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It was cancer in the lymph node. They are going to get me the info on
the protocol for this type cancer and if all goes well and the financial
part works out, we will start it next week. Needless to say, we are
devastated.
Alicia,
I am sorry to read this tonight. I know how devastating hearing those words are but all is not lost. This is where I was with Maggie after her amp. There are no promises or sure things when dealing with cancer, but Maggie is proof that there is hope.
Focus now on how well Pixie is doing in her recovery. She does not know she is sick, and already does not care that she is a tripawd.
I know I told you this before but I updated Maggie's chemo treatments in her blog.
Karen
OH, I'm so sorry. Maybe someone can fill in the blanks on what it all means.
Try not to worry too much.
HUGS
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.
We're sorry to hear about the results. Please share whatever protocol information you do find out. And above all – as it has been said in these forums many times – try to remember ... Pixie is living with cancer, not dying from it!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Alicia,
I'm very sorry. I know it's tough but try to stay as positive and focused as you can.
My thoughts and prayers,
Fortis'Dad
Thanks everyone. Karen, I did print out your page on the chemo and will fax it to the vet tomorrow. I told my son the same thing, Pixie is the same as she was an hour ago, a month ago, she is NOT dying from this right now, and with any luck, she will live a long time. Maybe not as long as we hope, but it will give us - and her - some extra time to do important things together. I am just going to love her to pieces tonight. There are things I want to say, but it is too hard right now. Just thanks, all of you. This would be so much worse without you all.
Alicia:
I"m sorry to read this news. Those damn pathology reports ... we had the same thing with Sophie. Everybody has said it - and I can only add my experience to theirs - Sophie has been living with cancer for over a year - and almost 5 months now since her amputation. We were told right after her surgery (from the pathology report) that the cancer had spread to her lungs. She has had - mostly - 5 good quality of life months, and I anticipate more. There is no reason to think that Pixie can't enjoy good quality of life for some time yet.
As has been said elsewhere - take the time to grieve the news - we need to do that as humans - and then get back to living the time you have to spend together. Really, cancer or not - we never know how much time we have with the ones we love. As you've noted, Pixie doesn't know that there is anything different.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong, love each other, and spend each day living life.
Tana and Sophie
Sophie (1998 – 2010)
"Going Dog" def: living every day in the moment
"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are."
–Unknown
Alicia,
I can't really say anything that everyone else hasn't covered. I just wanted to show my support. Your family will be in my prayers.
Leslie, Roxy's Mom
Positive thoughts for you guys - and the subtle reminder - there is not datestamp on her butt. Enjoy each day you have - let her show you how!
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Just talked to the vet tech, Pixie is sceduled to start chemo (vinblastine and pred) next week, 16 days post-op. Karen, it will be pretty much like Maggie was, but they follow a protocol that is weekly, with the CBC first, of course. I feel pretty good about this, doing it, we will know we did everything possible for her. Today she is happy, she got to sleep with my son a bit this morning, and you could see she was in heaven with him wrapped around her. I walked in and she lifted her head and I swear, she was smiling.
alicia said:
Today she is happy, she got to sleep with my son a bit this morning, and you could see she was in heaven with him wrapped around her. I walked in and she lifted her head and I swear, she was smiling.
Isn't that what this journey is all about...
It's too bad that we have to experience such a terrible disease to really truly appreciate the important things in life, but we are blessed with the good fortune of realizing what amazing canine companions we have.
Sending lots of pawsitive thoughts your way. Big hugs from me and lots of tail wags from Tai.
Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.
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