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everytime theres a glimmer of hope something sets Chance back......she is in the hospital today, the side effect of the chemo, has a fever,low white blood count, and an infection.they have her on intravenious fluids and antibiotics....we will know if they can help her within the next 24 hours....has anyone experience this? when the masses dissappeared i was so happy and now,,,,i dont know...will not let her suffer, shes my best friend.i'll let you know either way....i know prayer works,,,,so i am praying really hard that she can overcome this. just cant give up, right, if there is a chance that this will work i have to do it...so far on this journey i have no regrets. my God i didnt even think she would be here past this summer, had so many good times with her these past 9 months{today}
update.......chance's fever is back to normal range.....she even ate alittle for the vet..surprisingly canned dog food, chance hates canned dog food, she must really be feeling better.........if all goes well i caan pick her up tomorrow...this cancer, chemo, side effects is so scarey,,,,this was her first chemo im afraid to continue it,,well we'll see what the oncologist says..
That's encouraging! She'll pull through this. Luckily, I think you have some time to decide whether or not to go through with the next chemo appt. In the meantime, enjoy all your moments with your girl. Best wishes! I hope everyone gets back on track soon. (((HUGS)))
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
checking in update on chance....first let me thank all of you for the positive comments you really help me thru this ordeal! chance had her ultrasound this past friday, the last ultrasound she had she had masses on her kidneys, liver, bladder and a few in her abdomen,,,,fridays' utralsound was amazing......THE MASSES ON HER LIVER AND BLADDER ARE GONE!!!! AND THE OTHER MASSES ARE STABLE, MEANING THEY DID NOT INCREASE IN SIZE....so happy, so decided to go ahead with the second dose of oral chemo, she only got half of the dose she originally got since she got so sick,,,we are doing some preventinious things putting her on antibiotics this wednesday, and she is on a dailey pill for nasea........so far so good toke her back april 4th for another ultrasound,,,,,thanks again guys!!!!! linda, chances' mom
WOW what terrific news!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!! It is always so uplifting to get some news like that 
WAY TO GO CHANCE!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
This is such awesome news Linda. Chance is remaining in my prayers. Speedy healing my girls. So that you can go back onto the trial. 
Hugs
Michelle & Sassy.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Terrific! I love hearing good news.
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Fabulous news!!!! Yey, Chance! I'm so happy for you. Keep it up, girl. You can beat this!
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
sorry to say believe we are at the end of our journey,,,,,chance stopped eating 6 days ago, have been syringe feeding however, today she will not let me do that anymore.......just got back from vets running another blood/urine as the tests ran last week showed high white blood count, she has been on potent antibiotics, which make her drool, sure upsets her tummy...they are not sure at this point if the 2nd cancer has taken over her kidneys or is this just an infection which she has bounce back before,,,,sorry to say my baby does not seem to have anymore bounce in her
cannot have her live like this anymore, i will continue to try to get her to eat today, but am getting to the point of KNOWING if she does not eat she will not get better, and its time to do what all of us dread........the one last act of love.......i want to thank all of you for your love, support, positive energy during these last 10 months and 18 days i have met so many caring people on this site, people who are having their troubling times, but still took time to give me comfort,,,,,Michelle, dealing with sassy having the lung mets and you still took the time to talk to me and comfort me, thank you, you know i will continue to pray for you and sassy,,,,and everyone on this site who is battling this BEAST...AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU, to jerry's parents......such caring people, and having a place for us to come to get thru the up and down times, i cannot even imagine how i would of gotten thru the last 10 months and 18 days{sorry every day is a victory for our babies] even though chance was not a tripawd she is still a member of this beautiful family,,,,surviving osteo and that 2nd cancer that i cannot even pronounce....where do they come up with the names of these cancers.....today i am ANGRY, I AM ANGRY tHAT THIS CANCER IS STEALING MY BABY ROTTIE FROM ME, THAT IT HAS STOLEN FUTURE GOLDEN MEMORIES THAT WE SHOULD BE HAVING....but it has not stolen the last 7 years, the joy this beautiful animal has brought to me and my family can never be stolen, and the kicker is as we walk into the vet office today that tail still wags,,,she still finds happiness in today oh what this girl has taught me on this journey....so unless she starts eating{then i know she will be okay} in the next few days i will release her to the HEAVENS abound, she trust me to do the right thing for her and that i will...because i LOVE my chancey....GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND YOUR BRAVE WARRIORS........................LINDA, CHANCES MOMMY
Linda,
I am so sorry to read this post. I know, and Chance knows, you fought such a hard battle for your baby. This "beast" as you put it is just exactly that, its a terrible disease and we do all we can and fight the battle so hard. She knows how much you love her and take comfort in the wonderful times you had with her.
Sending you lots of hugs and strength.
Erica
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Linda,
I am so sorry that things have taken a bad turn for you and Chance. It is such a long emotional fight that we go through. Keep Chance as comfortable as possible, give her lots of love and take care of yourself too. Our thoughts are with you.
Karma and Brendol
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
Linda,
There are no thanks needed. You are a friend and a part of this family. I am so sorry to read this post about Chance. I prayed that she would be able to continue on with her trial and pull through. You know when the time is right and Chance will let you know also. At that point in time you give the greatest gift of all. So she will no longer have the pain of that dreaded evil disease. I have tears as I read this. I know you & Chance fought as hard as you can.
Love on her and give her lots of hugs for Sassy & I. We love ya. Chance will be at the Rainbow Bridge to meet you. Until then she will have lots of great company to show her the ropes and hang around with, chasing butterflies through all the meadows.
Michelle & Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear about Chance. I just can't imagine...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Chance
Love from all my furry and non-furry babies!
Linda and Chance......I just found your story and you have me crying, smiling, aobbkng, and cheering all at the same time! What a journey you two are on and she is so privileged to have you as her best friend and advocate. She knows how loved she is and that is what has sustained her throughout. No one knows were this journey will take any of us. We all know we are a community separated by distance and computers it we all have a supportive bond that view can ever understand. We are walking with you as you are walking side by side with Chance
Sending you peace and surrounding you and Chance with grace and mercy,
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Linda, my heart breaks knowing that Chance's long journey is winding down. To recognize this time and make preparations is a brave, courageous thing to do, as much as it hurts. Still, I hope she has more quality time with you.
You have both been a big part of this community as your shared your journey from hopeless to hopeful and then downright miraculous. I agree, it's so not fair that Chance didn't have more time, cancer is so ruthless. But we are incredibly grateful that you even started coming here to share her story with us so that others can see even if you opt out of amputation, some quality time can be spent together. Thank you for that.
I know that it hurts to set her free, but eventually as the pain of loss subsides it will be replaced with love and unforgettable, beautiful moments you shared together, and these memories will last a lifetime.
Please know we are thinking of you. If you need anything at all we are here for you. Tell Chance we send our love and kisses to her OK?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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