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…bone cancer metastasis survivor!

When your Tripawd has bone cancer, the fear of lung mets (cancer spread) is always on your mind. But a new osteosarcoma metastasis surgery study by Ethos Veterinary Health is giving new hope to dogs like Whiskey from Texas.

Whiskey is one lucky Tripawd who is…

…benefitting from this high-tech surgery to remove osteosarcoma lung metastasis in dogs and cats. Formally known as the "Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines (MIMIC)," this osteosarcoma metastasis…

…surgery technique is called a "thoracoscopy."

MIMIC is very different from the highly invasive lung lobectomy osteosarcoma metastasis surgery. This has always been one of the only options to try to remove lung mets. With a long recovery time, most people (including us…

…opt out of the surgery when their Tripawd has lung metastasis.

ETHOS is saving lives in the MIMIC study!

To remove lung metastasis in osteosarcoma Tripawd dogs, the MIMIC surgical technique makes tiny incisions in the chest wall. The surgeon take out lung mets with the assistance of a magnified…

…residence.

Meet MIMIC Dog Whiskey The Texas Tripawd

Whiskey is thriving after thoracoscopy to remove lung metastasis.

The MIMIC osteosarcoma metastasis surgery study lead Dr. Chris Thomson introduced us to one of his participants, Whiskey. She traveled all the way from Texas from the…

… the Tripawd life! Prepare to be inspired!

Stay tuned to Tripawds News for an interview with Dr. Thomson, lead clinician of the MIMIC osteosarcoma metastasis surgery study!

How did Whiskey come to live with your family? What's her personality like?

Before there was a Whiskey, there…

…staring at her thinking that something terrible would happen to her because she was too good to be true.

How Did You Discover Whiskey Had Osteosarcoma?

Whiskey celebrated her 1st birthday on October 4, 2021. The first time we ever noticed her limping was October 31, 2021. We had spent the…

…for 2 weeks to see if it would heal itself.

The two weeks passed and her limp seemed to have gotten worse.

Whisky was a puppy when osteosarcoma was found.

We went back to the vet and I had fully prepared us to hear them tell us she would need surgery to fix the CCL tear I had already…

…outside minus the missing leg she looks and acts like a completely healthy dog. 

What went through your mind as you researched options for osteosarcoma lung metastasis surgery and other treatments?

Five months after amputation, vets found lung mets in Whiskey

There was a lot of…

…your journey if you chose not to go the route of Palladia. We weren’t ready to accept that as the answer. 

How did you learn about the Osteosarcoma Metastasis Surgery Study?

Whiskey makes the most of life with lung metastasis.

We spent hours searching the internet for options. I…

…the CT scans done during the trial. Our out of pocket cost for the surgery ended up being $4,500. 

How did Whiskey do after the MIMIC osteosarcoma metastasis surgery? What was her recovery like?

On her road trip after surgery.

Everyone at Ethos was amazed at how quickly she…

…from the surgery. We are 1 month year past the time estimate we were given. What more could we ask for. 

How is Whiskey doing after the osteosarcoma metastasis surgery?

As of November 17, Whiskey is stil rockin' life after lung metastasis!

It makes me emotional to think about how…

…or your dog better than you do. Whatever path you choose to move forward will be the right path for your family.

Learn more about the osteosarcoma metastasis surgery study (MIMIC) here

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…that Katie is home recovering, thought I would post in this recovery forum for some recovery advice.  A quick recap:  osteosarcoma; front leg amputation 12/8; came home 12/9. Katie is 11 years old and 85 lbs.

On Day 2 (12/10) I was surprised that she was doing better than I

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