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Oligometastatic Nodule after Rear Amputation
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21 April 2024 - 4:20 pm
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Hello, 

My 4-year-old Golden Retriever had her left rear leg amputated in June 2023 and it was found to be Chondrosarcoma-Grade 2. This was surprising because many aspirations, cut-down biopsies, and an ONCOk9 blood test were negative (march-June 2023). The initial diagnosis was a torn CCL and it wasn't until a scan before surgery that the abnormal growth was found. 

After she recovered from amputation she received six rounds of carboplatin. She did well -- at times she was nauseous; but this was the biggest side effect. It was determined at a scan after her fifth round of carbo that her lungs, etc. were clear of any metastasis. On November 11, 2023 she was declared in remission. 

Our first "regular" check-up to look for metastasis was on January 2nd, 2024. There was a nodule seen on her Left 9th rib. Aspiration turned up with abnormal spindle cells but not confirmed cancer. We are thinking most likely Chondro again because this is how it presented initially with her leg. A CT scan showed us this is the only nodule on her body. We were told this is called oligometastasis. We were told our best path forward (and the one we chose) was to start 5 rounds of Doxorubicin to try and keep the metastasis from continuing

After another completed chemo round and a static oligometastatic lesion we are ready for surgery 2. We have given her body more time to tell us if there are further lesions and it’s telling us no. On Tuesday (if we get the green light) we will move forward with getting that lesion out of there. The surgery is a Chest Wall Resection. They will remove rib 8, 9, and 10 on the left side. This will require a three to four-night stay but I know she’ll be in the best hands. All of your thoughts and prayers have been so appreciated and I’d ask that this week you keep us a little closer to your hearts. 
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21 April 2024 - 5:15 pm
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    All of your thoughts and prayers have been so appreciated and I’d ask that this week you keep us a little closer to your hearts. 

Done!! Surrounding  your sweet Golden with pawsitive energy, pawsitove thoughts and unlimited  prayers for a good outcome 👏

Keep us in the loop and update when uou can. In the meantime, lots of spoiling, loving and treats!

(((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

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!

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21 April 2024 - 6:06 pm
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Hi Alyssa,

We are sending lots of love and pawsitivity for a good recovery! Please keep us posted on how things are doing.

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