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Well, three weeks ago today, we found out that Alexander has mets in his lungs. He also has multiple small subcutaneous tumors over his body. I just now found one on his gums....
So far, he seems to be doing well. As long as he gets his pain meds, he is okay. He still plays, eats like a horse and is lovey dovey.
The tumors remind me every day that this awful disease is taking over his poor body. His personality and actions never remind me...he may be a bit slower, but other than that, he is still himself.
Each day with him is a miracle. I love him, kiss him and play with him every moment I get. He will not know he is sick. He ill hold his head high and know that he is always loved.
For now, we take each day at a time. In fact, he just received a special visitor!
Alexander The Great Dane
Suspected Osteosarcoma July 12
Diagnosed Officially 7/16/2010
Amputated 7/27/2010
Became Spirit Xander 2/20/2011
Alexander is such a beautiful boy! He is lucky to have you . I so agree with you to just enjoy every single moment you have and not try to worry too much about the rest. It wont change anything and most of us here no matter what happens will know we did everything we possibly could for our furkids and I believe that will help give us peace.. I have never loved or been as close to Cooper as I have been since he lost his leg
Coopsdad
Coopsdad/ Kenneth Blackburn
http://cooper.t.....ipawds.com
the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Well you have some great inspawrational doggies that have lived many months with lung mets like Fortis and Mackenzie just to name a couple. They were thrivers until the very end and I hope you get as much time as possible with Xander. Good luck and we all look forward to hearing about the Kill Barney adventure!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
xanderdane said:
The tumors remind me every day that this awful disease is taking over his poor body...
Ssshhhhhh! Don't tell Xander, he doesn't know he has cancer. And try to remember, he is living with cancer, not dying from it!
Thanks for the update. Please check your inbox for a PM regarding your visitor.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Looks like somebody let the Barney out of the bag a bit early!
Xander, you are so handsome! I am so glad he is feeling good and loving life. I'll bet he ends up being very kind to Barney. What is so cool about Barney is that he has a piece of so many special Tripawds on him. Nova was one of the first to get her jowls on Barney so you will likely find lots of Dane slobber on there.
Licks and leans,
Queen Nova and mom Sue
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
Alexander is so amazing looking. Majestic would be a good description!
What is he like? Is he as regal as he looks? I have never gotten a chance to know a great dane. I have met them, but never got to know one.
I am sad about Alexander's mets. I can't handle thinking that may be in our future. I do think your attitude is really good. I hear the sadness in your words, but I like how strong you are being for him. I hope I can be as strong, if I have to be.
The thing I think about is that I wouldn't want cancer to rob even a second of the joy I have with my guy. So I guess I would have to find the strength somewhere to fight off pain of it until after his time with me was over. I think the more in the moment you are, the better.
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.
I probably already posted this for Xander somewhere but here it is again. It's the lyrics from a song in the musical RENT that I worked on last year at this time. Mag was at a low spot at the end of Feb and I thought I was losing her. This song touched me then, and does every time I hear it.
Even though you might have broken the KillBarney protocol by posting this picture (Admin guy can be strict) I am glad to see it. Barney was visiting us last year around the Super Bowl. It makes me smile to think that Maggie spent time with the same purple guy that Xander is hosting now, and to think of all the Tripawds that have mauled him since we sent him on his way.
Keep enjoying your boy everyday.
Karen and the pugapalooza
"There is no future, there is no past
Thank God this moment's not the last
There's only us, there's only this
Forget regret, or Life is yours to miss
No other road, no other way
No day but today
I can't control my destiny
I trust my soul, my only goal
Is just to be
There's only now, there's only here
Give in to love, or live in fear
No other path, no other way
No day but today"
Aww what a great picture of Xander. Given there is "no day but today" in our tripawd world, I am kind of glad you let the Barney out of the bag. I am so glad to hear Xander and you are having fun.
I personally am a great fan of Scarlett O'Hara and when I would get depressed about Emily's cancer I would decide I would think about it "tomorrow". There will be plenty of time to grieve later. Don't waste the time you have with Xander. It is much too precious. Hug your boy for me.
Debra
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Xander, that look on your face says it all:
"What? Me worry?"
Glad to hear you're showing your folks how to live life to the fullest, even when they worry about you. Keep it up!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I'm sorry to hear about Xander's mets. The thing is, it doesn't mean anything to Xander, and it really isn't a good predictor of how much time is left. Of course, it's always bad news, but I think if you look around our community, you'll find quite a few tripawds that continued to live life to the fullest with mets, and also some that seemed to leave us more suddenly due to complications or non-cancer related problems. It just reminds us to live in the moment I guess. I hope that Xander continues to be himself for a long time, and that you continue to make great memories with your boy.
Lisa
PS: He is a very handsome boy!
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
Yep! Xander looks pretty happy! And thank goodness dogs don't care if they have cancer! It's us humans that have a tough time knowing!
We all totally understand how scary it is. And you sound like you are coping very well. But if the fear gets to you some days, then just come over here. We'll listen.
Now, go give that big boy a giant size kiss! And for Comet's sake - tell Xander to KILL BARNEY!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Oooo he is PRECIOUS!!! It may sound weird, but for me it was almost a relief when I felt the tumor on Jack's liver, because it was something tangible and I didn't have to worry about it anymore. And the little punk chased balls in the park up until the end (a little slower, but he still did it!). Xander still has lots of life left in him, and he certainly looks like he's ready to live it up! Barney better watch it...
<3 Laura and Invisible Jackers
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