winnie Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Our Darcy has a large, hard lump towards the end of her rib cage. It's grown fast. Took her to the vet today. Initial diagnosis is soft tissue sarcoma. Waiting of blood test and pathology results. We've already decided that we're going with palliative care. Darcy is 14-3/4 y/o and fiercely independent. It just sucks. Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Are you kidding me? Yes, it does suck. Hoping for the best for all of you. Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Oh I'm so sorry ... enjoy every moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Crap. So sorry you have to deal with this. Hugs and ear rubs for Darcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I'm so sorry to read this news, Laura. Sending a big hug for Darcy. Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 So sorry for the diagnosis. Wishing you many more good days with your girl. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Oh no, I'm so sorry to read this. I HATE cancer...but then we all do... Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 That is so sad, I am so sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Don't forget that Dr Couto has a protocol that involves injecting chemo directly into the tumor. It's a very non-invasive treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'm so sorry. I hope you guys still have many good days ahead. Coltrane died of a soft tissue sarcoma, as well. It does suck! Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Hugs. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 No words --- but thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I"m so sorry for this news Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Vet called today. The good news is that Darcy's bloodwork is normal. All organs functioning as they should. The pathology report will be back later this week. Darcy is currently on Tramadol and Gabapentin (she was on both before this). So, she doesn't appear to be in any pain. Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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winnie Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Well, the pathology report is back. Vet aspirated in a few locations and was told that the quality of the slides was good. Unfortunately, the only thing that they could tell was that there is a lot of necrotic tissue. They can't tell exactly what type of sarcoma it is or if it's benign or malignant. We just know that it's getting an inadequate blood supply and cells are dying off. We can only get a definitive diangosis if they surgically remove it. We're not going to put Darcy through surgery at her age (14 3/4) and the vet agrees. We'll try a round of antibiotics to try to prevent infection and will continue to keep her as comfortable as possible. Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Calling vet this morning to have Darcy PTS. She is stoic, fiercly independent and hates needing assistance. The sarcoma has gotten huge and it's hard sometimes for her to rest comfortably. We don't want it to rupture and then face an emergency situation. We want Darcy to leave us on a good day so as to preserve her dignity. It still doesn't make it any easier. She is 14 years 10 months. Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Laura I am very sorry. Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasMermaid Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm so sorry it is time for Darcy to leave. You will be in my thoughts today as you give her the last gift you can give her, a dignified & peaceful journey. Jennifer, mom to Galen (GableTeletubbie) and Trixie fka Mooch (MostAggressive)Always missing Connie (Connies Fullofit) and Chase (No Worries aka "Ace") & IG Angels Velvet and Bitsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Darcy, I am sorry that it is your time to leave but The Brisge has a wonderful group of independent old ladies who keep the place in line. Hugs to your family. Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'm so sorry. I wish Darcy a peaceful journey and will keep you both in my thoughts. Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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