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After 6 great months of things being back to "normal", I felt a marble sized lump on Bears nub. When I put a little pressure on it, Bear would let out a little wimper. I watched and waited about a week to see if the discomfort would pass. No such luck. After a visit to the Oncologist, the worst fear confirmed. Bears lungs were still clear, but cancer cells evident from the aspiration. I asked for them to remove the tumor which was about 3 centimeters, but the oncologist suggested leaving it and seeing how it responds to further chemotherapy. If it responds well, then they would consider removing it. They used a stronger drug this time around. The name escapes me right now, i know it began with a d. He was really sick from the treatment. Some vomiting and about a week of the runs. Bear is back to business as usual, but I am wondering if the wait and see approach is the right thing to do right now. Can some of you experienced folk please weigh in? They told me I am looking at a 1 in 20 chance of the chemo working. Has anyone had better luck with other treatments? I really need some guidance, I cannot let my boy down, he needs me to make the right call.
Bear is a 7 year old Rottweiler. He became a Tripawd pup on April 1, 2013.
geesh. I'm sorry to hear of this. Totally sucks 
I don't really have much in the way of advice....my Jill had her toe amputated first (thats where the tumor, it was osteosarcoma, first appeared) and six months later a marble size lump appeared in that same leg which turned out to be a metastasis when we aspirated it. The oncologist then suggested we amputate the leg. I know it's different than what Bear is going through now, because his leg has already been amputated, but I thought I'd offer up the story - they did not suggest doing chemo or radiation to get rid of the new lump, they said amputate, get the best margins we could.
Was it doxorubicin? That is what Jill was on (in combination with carbo)...I'm sorry to hear he didn't do well on it Did you try giving him cerenia afterwords? That can help with nausea.
Wishing you the best,
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
What a tough call. Shooter developed a lump an his amp site also which was a reoccurrence of the mast cell tumor. Unfortunately we did not have the option to remove it due to its location. They changed his chemo from vinblastine to lomustine and it did shrink the tumor at first, but he could not tolerate it in the amount that would work best against it. Hoping they can remove it. Thinking pawsitive thoughts.
Luanne and Spirit Shooter
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
SWEET PUPPY BEAR!
Darn stupid disease! Sorry to hear Bear is facing another hurdle. I have no insight into the specifics of Bear's new treatment plan, bit I certainlyunderstand your relictance for the "wait and see" approach. How 'bout getting a secondopinion from amother oncologist. Is that feasible? Even if you had a phne consultation with somene who has reviewed Pupph Bear's records. At least it would give you peace of mind.
And Puppy Bear KNOWS you are doing everythingpossible for him and you never have.....and never will.....let him down!! IMPOSSIBLE!!
You and Puppy Bear have a lot foing for you! He has had a beautiful recovery from the amputation and is absolutely full of joy and spunk! Nothing is going to hold that boy back! And that type of attitude goes a long way in continuing to keep Bear happy and licing life to the fullest! Remember, Bearis still feeling great and doesn't know squat about any new "lump" and could care less!
Continue to stay in the moment with Puppy Bear. Let NOTHING rob you of your time togetjer You can bet Pupy Bear is just thrilled to get all the loving and spoiling you're givingnhim 24/7!
As you now, we are here for you. Please keep us updated. You are a wnderful advocate for your Bear! Just wonderful!
Love and hugs tonyou both, especially that sweet cheek pup!
Sally and Hapoy 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!
Geez I'm sorry!
Well I personally don't like the wait and see approach if surgical removal is an option. Dr. Dressler doesn't either, here's why:
Five Common Mistakes with Cancer . . .
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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