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We have received some devastating news today - Miller is 1,074 days since the diagnosis of osteosarcoma. Today we found that he has three spots of lung mets, a tumor in the spine, a lesion on his only scapula, and a severely degenerated (poss from cancer) rib. We are going to just be continuing supportive treatments and no further chemo. His leg was amputated in July - and he was just about to have his fifth round of the carboplatin. My poor baby. They estimate we will not have long.
"No footprint is too small to leave an imprint on this earth..."
Miller & his Mommy (Heather)
DOB 3/17/2006-Severe hip displasia, Luxating patella, panosteitis.. NOW THIS!
Diagnosed: 11/11/2009 at 3yrs old with Osteosarcoma ~ Became Tripawd: 7/10/2012 - Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma
I am so sorry you got such devastating news. 1074 days is a long time to be on the cancer journey. Keep building those precious memories in the days ahead.
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.
I am so very sorry that you have received this news. Cancer stinks, and Miller has been through so much. 1,074 days of an incredible, strong spirit. What an inspiration Miller is!! Our thoughts are with you; may everyday be one that you will treasure forever.
Joan and Lily
Our beautiful Lily was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her front leg on 12/14/11 at age 8 and had amp on 12/16/11. She completed 5 rounds of carbo. She was so brave and kicked cancer's butt daily! She lived life fully for 4 years, 3 months, and 15 days after her amp. My angel is a warrior princess. I miss her so much.
I am so sorry to hear this. That is devastasting news especially since he is just about finished with the chemo. Miller has fought cancer for a long time so hopefully he will continue the fight. Sending hugs and prayers for you and Miller.
Harley is an 8 year old Golden Retriever. Amp surgery for an infiltrative lipoma canceled due to two masses in chest. A rescue, he found his forever home on 3/18/07 and left for his eternal home on 1/09/13. His story and medical history are at http://myharley.....pawds.com/
Miller, I'm so sorry, I know this news is very, very hard. I'm glad your folks came here from Facebook to share this with us, because we are here for them however we can be.
What I can offer to your folks right now is this: hold back the tears right now, save them for some other time. Because right now, today, is what you all have, what any of us have. Cancer or not, nobody has any guarantees about tomorrow, so get out there and make the most of your time together. Do what you love, enjoy the day, savor every moment. Some day there will be time for tears, but not now, don't let cancer rob you of your precious time together.
Your folks might want to read these posts about hospice care. They're hard to read, but can help prepare and make things just a little less stressful.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wow, that is a load of bad news all at once, I'm so sorry.
When Maggie was diagnosed with her second cancer I was devastated- she too had survived her first cancer for awhile. I tried really hard to not worry about how much time we might have and focused on the time I knew I had- today. I let Mag guide me and I made sure we did things she liked every day. It wasn't always easy, but I remember those days now as some of the most amazing of our time together.
Although this is hard to do, it helped me: I defined Mag's minimum life quality while she was still feeling OK. When we got to the end it made the inevitable decision just a tiny bit easier.
I hope you have lots more memorable times with Miller.
Karen and Spirit Maggie
It has literally made my heartbreak to read this, Miller is such a warrior and inspiration.
We are thinking of you,
Porthos sends a hug and a lick to Miller.
xxxx
Angel Porthos, Pyrenean Mastiff, 7 years old Os front right leg, DX 18 May 2012, Amputation 14 June 2012, Hip Dysplasia, Two TPLO surgeries. Is now somewhere over the rainbow, 21 November 2013.
I'm so sorry. It is never easy to get the news that there is not much time left. Try to enjoy every moment. Take a lot of pictures - and be sure you are in them too!
I hope you have more wonderful days ahead. There can never be "enough" time with our wonderful pups. All any of us can do is make the most of today.
Hugs,
Jackie, Angel 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!
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