NeylasMom Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Just wanted to give everyone a quick update that the results from the spleen FNAs came back and they were all benign. So that is one good piece of info. Unfortunately I am not seeing the palliative benefits we had hoped for from the bisphosphonates so we are left with radiation. Thankfully the radiation oncologist offered to squeeze us in on Thursday morning so we'll be discussing whether to pursue stereotactic or palliative radiation, if anything. I am hopeful that Zuri may be a good candidate for the stereotactic radiation based on my follow-up conversation with the oncologist. If that turns out to be true, then it's a matter of weighing the risk of side effects, which seems small and the cost, which is large. In any event, I'm grateful for one small piece of good news and now it's just more waiting until Thursday. Edited May 31, 2016 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 That is good news, you aren't fighting on multiple fronts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Any good news is welcomed! There's already enough to deal with. Hoping radiation therapy can be of benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Glad for some good news and a shorter wait. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good news amidst bad news is still good news. One step at a time. Quote 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...
teri_d Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 So glad Zuri's spleen fna was clear - any good news is good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good news amidst bad news is still good news. One step at a time. Well said...I will Ditto it...as I have had a long work day and can not word together much right now.... Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 A better update for sure. You were certainly due for some good news. Continuing to hold you both in my thoughts. Quote 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...
GreyTzu Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 YAY for good news! Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Cherish every drop of good news ... the bad news can overwhelm so quickly, but those little bits of good news make the fight worth fighting. Prayers for your strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Good news is good! Hoping for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 At least there is something positive from the oncology visit. Quote 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...
cmc333 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Yay for good news, no matter how small or large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks all. I am definitely grateful for any positive news at this point. I also talked with the oncologist at length and she gave me some hope that radiation may help despite the fact that oral meds and the Zoledronate aren't doing what we hoped. She reported about 75% of patients see very good pain relief from radiation. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Just seeing this. I'm glad you had some good news, that helps to not be battling two things. I have a couple of friends who have had good luck with radiation therapy for pain relief. I hope Zuri has the same response. Quote 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Good spleen news! on radiation Quote 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...
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