lukasmom Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 My girl Peace had a bone biopsy. It confirmed her cancer. It sucks, no way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Beatrix has an appointment with a radiation oncologist next Thursday. We're seeing Dr. Ira Gordon in Springfield. Jen, he also works Fridays at the LifeCenter in Leesburg. So, I'm sure he's the same one. He was actually booked next week, but made room in his schedule for Beatrix. 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...
NeylasMom Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Beatrix has an appointment with a radiation oncologist next Thursday. We're seeing Dr. Ira Gordon in Springfield. Jen, he also works Fridays at the LifeCenter in Leesburg. So, I'm sure he's the same one. He was actually booked next week, but made room in his schedule for Beatrix. Yep, that's him. We actually went to Springfield to see him and for Zuri's treatments. He is wonderful. Please tell him I said so/said hi. He will probably remember me and Zuri because I was such a pain in his ass with my trillion and one questions. 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...
robinw Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Beatrix has an appointment with a radiation oncologist next Thursday. We're seeing Dr. Ira Gordon in Springfield. Jen, he also works Fridays at the LifeCenter in Leesburg. So, I'm sure he's the same one. He was actually booked next week, but made room in his schedule for Beatrix. Please keep us posted, Laura. All of our fingers, toes and paws are crossed for Srta. Beatrix. Edited May 19, 2017 by robinw Quote 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 No experience here, but sending and best wishes for the lovely Beatrix. 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...
winnie Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 I will post an update. I e-mailed Dr. Couto to let him know we have an appointment with Dr. Gordon. This was his response: GREYT! Please tell Ira hi for me; he is a great guy! Guillermo I just hope Beatrix makes it until Thursday. We're just taking things day by day. 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...
Guest MBewley Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 My Greyt boy, Domino, has been diagnosed with 'presumed osteosarcoma'. This after even a bone biopsy. Which, by the way, he does not seem to realize happened -- not even licking at the biopsy site. We are in the process of getting him included in an osteo study at Texas A&M, College of Veterinary Medicine and that is where they did the bone biopsy. The way it was explained to me, the bone biopsy can rule out osteo, but only a post-amputation histology can absolutely confirm osteo. The bone biopsy was done this past Thursday at A&M a part of the initial exam / review for inclusion in the study. I am taking him back to A&M tomorrow; he will have amp surgery on Tuesday. The limb will go straight to the A&M histology lab. If osteo is confirmed, we will return 2 weeks post surgery to begin chemo and be randomized for the follow-up oral medication trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 We had our consultation with Dr. Gordon (oncologist) today. He reviewed all the x-rays and agrees it's a mystery. He felt that a CT would be the best approach. He's not confident that they'd get the right spot for a bone biopsy with current information. Unfortunately he wasn't able to do the CT today. We've got an appointment for Tuesday. Beatrix is about the same. Dr. Gordon added amantadine to her regimen to keep her comfy. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Fingers crossed for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Sorry the scan couldn't be done today, but it sounds like Beatrix is in the right hands now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 MBewley, how did your Domino do with surgery? Surgery isn't an option for Beatrix - suspicious area is on her pelvic bone. 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...
NeylasMom Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Sorry you weren't able to get the CT done that day. Hope it gets you some answers. Did they discuss the option of getting the biopsy while she's under if things continue to look suspicious? By the way, I have an almost full bottle of Amantadine that I didn't use for Zuri. You're welcome to it if you'd like. I can put it in the mail next week. 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...
winnie Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Yes, Dr. Gordon mentioned the biopsy option. He just wasn't confident it would do any good without doing a CT first. He feels that he'll be able to identify within 80-90% certainty with just the CT. That would be enough for me. I really wish we didn't have to wait, but they squeezed me in for consult and we're already overbooked. Dr. Gordon was glad to hear Dr. Couto and others thought x-rays were inconclusive too. Beatrix has a lot of vets interested in her case. He was very nice - sat on floor and pet Beatrix the entire time. It really put her at ease. I'll let you know next week about meds. We have enough for two weeks. Thank you! 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Was the CT yesterday? 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...
winnie Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Was the CT yesterday? Beatrix crossed the bridge on Monday. She declined rapidly during the weekend and it wasn't fair to make her wait. I posted in rememberance. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 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...
GeorgeofNE Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm late to the party, but any competent vet can diagnose a torn ACL without a single x-ray. It's a very obvious thing, and all they need to check is the "drawer reflex" or something like that. Basically if the lower leg and be easily moved out of place from the upper leg, the ACL is torn. My dog had a ruptured ACL and did have a TPLO (a mutt) and it took the vet less than 30 seconds to diagnose him. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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