greysmom Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 It's time to start another thread as we come near to 50 pages on the previous thread. Below is information to help you make choices for yourself and your family, originally posted and collected by NeylasMom. This is an updated version since treatment and research has changed a lot since the original information was collected. This is the fifth sixth seventh eighth ninth TENTH in a series of threads. The original was started by a few people whose pups were diagnosed around the same time in July of 2010, but it appears it has grown into an ongoing thread that will provide both information and emotional support for anyone who has dealt with losing a pup to osteo, is currently caring for a pup diagnosed with osteo, has one that has been newly diagnosed, or worries they may have to deal with it in the future. You do not have to have a pup that currently has osteo to join in this thread - feel free to stop by if you've ever lost a pup to osteo or other cancer, would like to offer support to those currently dealing with this disease, would like to prepare yourself for the possibility of dealing with this, or if your pup has been diagnosed recently. We've even had a person or two join in whose pups were diagnosed with other forms of cancer. Basically, anyone is welcome although we'd prefer there be no reason to have to welcome anyone or for this thread to exist at all. PLEASE DO A SEARCH FOR THE PREVIOUS OSTEO THREADS TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY. These posts contain a lot of information and support for people in all stages of dealing with this disease. Dr Guillermo Couto, noted greyhound expert, has his own consulting business for greyhounds. Consultations do cost ($150) but are well worth it. https://www.coutovetconsultants.com/owners-adopters THE GREYHOUND HEALTH INITIATIVE (formerly Hope4Hounds) also has good information: http://www.greyhoundhealthinitiative.org/ AVMA ANIMAL HEALTH STUDIES DATABASE (This site has a searchable database of all research studies being conducted investigating treatments or doing research.) https://ebusiness.avma.org/aahsd/study_search.aspx?utm_source=vanity&utm_medium=findvetstudies&utm_campaign=aahsd&utm_term=print&utm_content=javma The following links and info are current as of the posting of this thread (02/24/2024) and provided by GTer Ramonaghan. Thank you Rachel!! Clinical trials: The EGFR/HER2 Vaccine Study (aka the Yale vaccine) Enrollment criteria as of February 2024: osteo confirmed by biopsy, at least 3 month anticipated survival, no or minimal metastasis. The vaccine itself is free, but owner must pay for exam fees at the participating clinic (for both the vaccine and booster 3 weeks later) as well as for follow-up x-rays and blood work at the 3, 6, 9 and 12-month marks. All follow-up diagnostics can be done locally with your regular vet. Peer-reviewed article describing the Yale vaccine study Canine Cancer Alliance webinar "The promise of immunotherapy and 2024 directions" Other immunotherapies: FidoCure Torigen ELIAS These are treatments tailored to the dog and require a tissue sample from the tumor. Costs vary, but pet insurance typically does not cover immunotherapies. Participating in any of these therapies disqualifies the dog from the Yale vaccine. Facebook Groups for support, advice, and general information: Greyhound Osteosarcoma Support Group Hounds That Hop Canine Cancer Vaccine (Yale vaccine) Tripawds 1 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...
ramonaghan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Thanks, Chris! @2greyhoundMINI We need an Amelia update to make the new thread official. Any issues after the first chemo? 2 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, ramonaghan said: Thanks, Chris! @2greyhoundMINI We need an Amelia update to make the new thread official. Any issues after the first chemo? I think we also need to have that recent video of Willa giving the boys what-for! 2 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 minutes ago, FiveRoooooers said: I think we also need to have that recent video of Willa giving the boys what-for! Willa, ~6 months post-amp: She is not vicious. She just plays like it. 2 1 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Willa She is just amazing. 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) UPDATE: 4 days first chemo treatment… Amelia has been great! ONLY little thing I can say is she’s been a little pickier than normal with food. She is still healing fantastic! We have been letting her off the leash for a little bit in the yard… we make sure the neighbor’s dog isn’t out (they like to run the fence line) and no deer in sight. She has done very well bopping along and not flying down the hill to come in. TODAY she came up one of the sets of 5 stairs on her own like it was nothing! Edited February 24 by 2greyhoundMINI 2 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Way to go, Amelia! You show those stairs who's boss. "Bopping along." Perfectly described. 1 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 minute ago, ramonaghan said: Way to go, Amelia! You show those stairs who's boss. "Bopping along." Perfectly described. Give her some time and she will turn that bopping into zoomies! 1 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Just now, 2greyhoundMINI said: Give her some time and she will turn that bopping into zoomies! Yes, she will! 1 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Just now, ramonaghan said: Yes, she will! I can’t believe how agile Willa is in that one video! 1 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I honestly don't know how she does those tight spins. Sometimes she even goes out in the yard and does them by herself when Doolin's not interested in being yelled at playing. 2 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...
greysmom Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Thanks for all the new links, Rachel!! Most of the ones from the old thread either didn't work, or the pages hadn't been updated in years!! Shows how much things have changed since 2010! Awesome updates (and videos!!) For both Amelia and Willa!! You go girls!!! 2 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Amelia is still doing great! Today marks 3 weeks since surgery. She started playing with her favorite toy again. That is so nice to see. We have left her off leash more and more in the yard… she seems to appreciate being able to poop in peace. 1 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2greyhoundMINI Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 @ramonaghan I forgot! I bought those shirts! They fit PERFECT! Just sewed up the one hole and she was good to go! 2 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Good girl, Amelia 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 50 minutes ago, 2greyhoundMINI said: @ramonaghan I forgot! I bought those shirts! They fit PERFECT! Just sewed up the one hole and she was good to go! You know we're gonna need a . I'm so glad she is continuing to do well! Willa has follow-up X-rays and bloodwork today. 1 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 minute ago, ramonaghan said: You know we're gonna need a . I'm so glad she is continuing to do well! Willa has follow-up X-rays and bloodwork today. Good luck! Keep us posted. I was trying to figure out how to post pics. I used to host pics on another site and link but I don’t have that anymore. 1 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 minutes ago, 2greyhoundMINI said: Good luck! Keep us posted. I was trying to figure out how to post pics. I used to host pics on another site and link but I don’t have that anymore. Try Imgur or postimages.org. Instructions for the latter are here: 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 23 minutes ago, ramonaghan said: Willa has follow-up X-rays and bloodwork today. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 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...
ramonaghan Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 All clear! Next appointment in 3 months unless anything changes! 4 1 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Oh Willa!! 1 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 YES! Go Willa! 1 Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) Darn it… still trying to figure out how to post a pic. Edited February 28 by 2greyhoundMINI Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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