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Just an update for those of you who have been so supportive. Ajax's amputation was July 19, 2010. The vets did not think the cancer had spread or would spread, it was a chondrosarcoma (soft tissue tumor). They recommended xrays in 2 mos after surgery, 6 mos after surgery and then every 6 mos. We just did our 1 year xray and all is well - it seems that the amputation in this case really did "cure" the cancer (or more accurately, get rid of all of it). I know others on this site are not so lucky, but thought I would share the good news for encouragement.
11:11 am
2 February 2011
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That's PAWSOME, Ajax! You are a lucky dog!
Rio
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11:16 am
15 May 2011
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Hooray, Ajax! This calls for a nice big steak for dinner!
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
11:55 am
25 August 2010
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that is the best news! Happy 1 year Ajax!!!
Elizabeth and Sammy
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
12:06 pm
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25 September 2009
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WooHoo Ajax!!! Thanks for the great update.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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12:39 pm
29 October 2010
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Pawsome news! Burgers and ice cream all around!
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
1:01 pm
29 November 2008
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I love these types of posts!! Congratulations on your great check-up Ajax!!!
yeah very good news so happy for you
Dizzy diagnosed with osteosarcoma 24 may 2011 amputated same day doing fine hopping around on three legs giving the neighbourhood cats what for
2:51 pm
12 February 2010
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we'll definitely celebrate 'ajax day' here in ET. cheese and ice cream for everybody!!! we're so happy for you all - keep up the great work, and don't start slacking on those medicinal naps!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
3:05 pm
12 January 2010
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Well done, Ajax. We do so love happy updates.
Celebrate in big time style!
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
4:00 pm
28 November 2008
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kazy55 said:
We just did our 1 year xray and all is well - it seems that the amputation in this case really did "cure" the cancer (or more accurately, get rid of all of it). I know others on this site are not so lucky, but thought I would share the good news for encouragement.
Woohoo, Ajax! So glad to hear about your big ole milestone. It is true, some are not so lucky and I know the longer Trouble made it the harder it was to post her ampuversary monthly. But it is encouragement for those coming along behind you, and is important to share those positive updates.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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25 September 2009
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You big city ROCK STAR!!!!!! One year is a truly momentous occasion and we are SO hoppy!!!! Pawty on Ajax, we love you!!!!!!!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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1:12 pm
9 February 2010
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Congrats Ajax:
Having just celebrated Rusty's 18th month ampuversary, we remember how important one year is! We hope that he has many more!
Chuck & Rusty
Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com. He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
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