NeylasMom Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Quick question - does anyone know if OSU is still providing free chemo for greyhounds with bone cancer? If so, is it 4 treatments and is it carboplatin or doxorubicin? 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...
greysmom Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Last I heard they still were, but the program did have an end date which I dont't recall. They were giving carboplatin, i believe. Best to just contact them and see what they say. You might also contact the Greyhound Health Initiative as they were trying to initiate a chemo program. (That's the new Hope4Hounds/Dr Couto support group.) Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 http://greyhoundhealthinitiative.org/programs/ Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 4 rounds of carbo--contact through the GHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 http://greyhoundhealthinitiative.org/programs/Thank you. I looked on their website and couldn't find that page for some reason. 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...
Walliered Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I just joined Greyhound Health Initiative for about $100.00 a year. The perks are: 20% discount with Embrace Pet Insurance 2 Greyhound Normal Blood Values cards 20% off Red Roof Inns 50% discounts with one-on-one consultations with Dr. Couto Free Carboplaten as needed for the treatment of osteo Discounted or free access to educational material Plus, you are helping Dr. Couto with his cancer research. You can google them at: GreyhoundHealthinitiative.org and their phone number is: 614-526-8429 I hope this helps. Their web page is: GreyhoundHealthinitiative. org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 Last I heard they still were, but the program did have an end date which I dont't recall. They were giving carboplatin, i believe. Best to just contact them and see what they say. You might also contact the Greyhound Health Initiative as they were trying to initiate a chemo program. (That's the new Hope4Hounds/Dr Couto support group.) It was a little bit difficult to get through, but I finally reached someone who told me the program was discontinued early last fall. She referred me to Dr. Couto. So unfortunately looks like chemo is now only available free twice per year through his program, although I don't know if that's calendar year, or 365 days, etc. 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...
HopeForHounds Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 It was a little bit difficult to get through, but I finally reached someone who told me the program was discontinued early last fall. She referred me to Dr. Couto. So unfortunately looks like chemo is now only available free twice per year through his program, although I don't know if that's calendar year, or 365 days, etc.We base it on the anniversary date of your sign up. Plus you get all the perks "Waliered" posted above. We offer free chemotherapy twice a year, we hope you would never need more than that in a year. Message me if you need further assistance jshaffer@greyhoundhealthinitiative.org Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 1, 2016 Author Share Posted June 1, 2016 We base it on the anniversary date of your sign up. Plus you get all the perks "Waliered" posted above. We offer free chemotherapy twice a year, we hope you would never need more than that in a year. Message me if you need further assistance jshaffer@greyhoundhealthinitiative.org Never need more than that? Isn't the treatment usually 4 doses for osteosarcoma? Or does each of the two per year include the full amount necessary for those treatments? 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...
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