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Hi All,
I will update more on Jill's blog tonight, but we just got back from the oncologist and have a plan! Jill will be having four rounds of chemo, 2 rounds of Carboplatin, 2 rounds of Doxorubicin (alternating once every three weeks). The best part was, they were even able to give her the first round of carboplatin today so that saves one trip! The oncologist has a very good outlook for my little Jill, so while I remain cautiously optimistic, it was very good to see the box marked under prognosis as "excellent - avg survival greater than 12 months". 
so I think this is a good plan! I have lots to tell in my blog about how Jill was at the oncologist, I was a very proud mama 
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
A plan is always a good thing! A lot of dogs here (including my own) had carboplatin, so there will be plenty of answers if you any questions. We did not do doxorubicin, but I know many others here did. Good luck to Jill, can't wait to read her blog updates!!
Excellent is indeed excellent!
Having a plan gives you a little sense of control, doesn't it?
Can't wait for the blog.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Great news. Sassy is only doing Carboplatin. 5 treatments. Plans are always good.
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That's good news. Having a plan makes you feel you have some control. Good luck with the chemo.
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
This is terrific, it really helps to have such a great onco doc working with you. I'm gonna bet that she will breeze right through this. Please keep us posted here so that we can all learn from our first kitty chemo experience at Tripawds. We've got our paws and fingers crossed that your brave girl doesn't have any side effects.
I'm gonna hop over to your blog now...
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks everyone! It does feel so good to have a plan and I'm really happy with this plan! I love the hospital where Jill is being treated. I just drop her off in the morning, and they email me to tell me once her cbc is done if she is ok to be treated. Then, once she is treated, they email me to let me know how she did and I can pick her up after work. They make it very easy for us workin' folks!
Jill did great her first night! She was very sleepy, but of course, cats usually are so it wasn't THAT unusual, I did notice that she was very thirsty and very picky about how cold the water was. When she went to her water bowl she turned her nose up at it and stared at me. It took me a while to figure out she wanted brand new fresh ice cold water (when I had just filled it up an hour ago!).
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
Wow, what an awesome clinic. Do you know how many people have to call their clinic to find out what's going on? Feel free to share your experience with them in our Veterinary Refferals Topic.
Jill is so cute. I can imagine that the onco drugs might leave a funny taste behind, so fresh water probably tastes super good to her. She's such a lucky girl to have a mom who's in tune with her requests.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Wahhooo! Congrats, Jill and mom! I'm glad you like your oncologist and that they've got a good system for you. Great prognosis for her, too. YES!
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!
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