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Thank you for the update .... so amazing your vet is so on top of things! I can see advances in medicine and that is great!
Sending more positive energy your way!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
CHEYENNE! No more little "episodes", okay? Humans worry a lot about these things!!
I'm so glad the vets were able to figure things out and get her on the proper path for full recovery! I knlw it feels good to see Cheyenne start returning to her "normal" routines..wagging tail and all!
Thanks so much for updating us, your new found extended family!
Good job Cheyenne! Keep on rockin'!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
So does your vet offer a thought about why her heart rate might be dropping down so low? Glad that they are on top of things for you!
donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
Well the cardiologist just had a detailed explanation about how it was her nervous system reacting to something strenuous. Since she was coughing at the time, she thinks that caused it. (however the other two times she wasn't doing anything I would call strenuous) She said the ultra sound of her heart was fine so the little coughing isn't related to the slight heart murmur. It's also not related to the lungs since they all checked out fine too. The medicine they put her on is actually for respiratory problems, like bronchitis, and coughing. It actually has seemed to tame that a bit. They think it might just be a little trachea irritation. She has said at the past two visits that she has her suspicions about chemo...
I still think since she never had these episodes until the 4th chemo it has something to do with it and the anemia. I looked back at the paperwork they gave/give me at every treatment, and that 4th treatment was when her CBC, neutrophils, and platelets started dropping. This last time, they were up, more like at the beginning of the chemo. He also reduced the chemo dosage because of that. So far so good. (knocking on wood right now!) I have searched on the net and did find a couple info pages that said chemo drugs are related to anemia and lower neutrophils. I'm still convinced that it's a side affect from chemo. Every person reacts differently, I'm sure every animal does too! One treatment left!!
PS: if I want to share a picture of Cheyenne do I just upload one in here?
Well Cheyenne, you certainly are unique in so many different ways!
Don't really have any answers to some of your questions but can share my experience.
I just want to tnrow this out there in the "for whatever it's worth" column. I'm certainly not a vet and certainly not privy to all the particulars of Cheyenne's diagnosis. .y Happy Hannah had osteo and had four rounds of Carboplatin. Many Oncos go with four, some five and some even six. My Onco took the approach that "more isn't necessarily better". There was a great "dialogue" that ine of our members started in four, versus five..or even six. Computer geeks will jave to give you the link.
If you have concerns about chemo doing more harm than good cor your girl, I'd have a sit down talk with your Onco to determine if she feels another one is of any discernible value. If she "has her suspicions about "chemo causing this, you need to know if another dose can cause any permanent damage or just something temporary that is minor.
Sorry I couldn't be if more help.
We're all cheering for Cheyenne and can't wait to see her pictures. I know there are links here on how to upload pictures and video.
Sending hugs! You're doing great!! Very good advocate for your girl!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Thanks! I have talked to the oncologist and he isn't concerned about it being anything perminant. He says she's doing great and was really happy her numbers were all up. It was the cardiologist that had her suspicions about the chemo, but wanted the vest on to monitor heart beat thinking she might have an irregular one. They discuss the situation with each other too. I've been there for cardio appointments and the oncologist will actually come out before hand and go over a few things too. I do trust them...
Thanks for all the support!
Hi! Just wanted to give you an update. Cheyenne had her last "episode" on Sept. 5th. After the IV chemo stopped, no more episodes! She did have an oral chemo on Sept. 12th, her last chemo treatment. Since the chemo stopped she is starting to act more like herself. Not all of her fur has grown back from the surgery yet, and she is experiencing mild alopecia (loosing fur, which they said doesn't usually happen) from the chemo.
Went back Oct. 10th for a one month check up, and everything was good, blood work, exam etc.., but one lymph node was slightly bigger, than normal. The doctor said they are usually about 1 cm and this was 1.2 or 1.3 cm. He put a needle in it to take tissue for testing. It came back as consistent with mast cell tumor cells. They are suggesting to remove that lymph node and treat with oral medication, or to leave it and treat with oral medication. (they did say removing it would be better) I'm waiting on an estimate of how much this would be, so my husband and I can talk more about it. Right now we feel a little lost. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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