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When responding to another post I realized that today is Spencer's 6 month ampuversary!!! He is still hopping along, doesn't even seem to know he is sick. Last week he finished his 3rd round of carboplatin for the lung mets, so we are half way done with this chemo. The oncologist said at that appointment he still can't even hear any problems in Spencer's lungs from the mets. In 2 weeks he gets an x-ray to see what is happening and to decide if we will finish out the other 3 treatments.
I'm still amazed by how great he is doing. I have been hesitant to make future plans because for us right now, some things hinge on how he is doing. We had originally planned to go to DC/Williamsburg, VA for spring break (in April); but then weren't sure if we would do it if he wasn't up for the trip. Now I feel sure he will be good for it and I'm having a hard time finding a vacation rental house that allows dogs. But we will camp if we have to!
I'm just so excited that he is doing so great!!
Jac and Angel Spencer. Spencer was 5.25 years old. He fought a grade 3 fibrosarcoma, started on his shoulder. Left front leg amputated in August 2011. 15 weeks of chemo finished 12/22/11 (mytox and adria). Lung mets found on x-rays 12/28/11. Started carboplatin 1/6/12. Went to Heaven on 2/27/12. I miss him like crazy every day. See his blog here: http://spencer.tripawds.com/
I cannot begin to tell you how happy this post makes me. I remember your post when they found the mets and how upset you were. Sounds like your boy wants to teach you a lesson about listening to those silly doctors and statistics. Keep up the good work!
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
spencer - kicking butt and taking names!!! congrats on your six month ampuversary brother!!! we will definitely have a 'spencer celebration' here in ET - extra treats for everybody!!
charon & spirit gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
I'm so happy to hear Spencer is doing so well!!! We're breaking out the cookies to celebrate #6 for him.
Rio's momma, Micki
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Happy hoppy 6 months ampuversary, Spencer! Treats for everypawdy to celebrate!
Jackie, Angel Abby & MBBunny Rita's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Hoppy six month Ampuversary Spencer!!
So happy you are doing so well despite those silly lung thingies - maybe they got evicted by the good medicine you are taking?!
Sending lots of hugs and wags
Joanne & Lylee
http://lyleegir.....ipawds.com
Way to go Spencer, happy 6 months!!!!!!
And tell your Mom to pay attention to the calendar- we need our celebrations!
Glad to hear Spencer is ignoring those lung mets- keep up the good fight!
Karen and the pugapalooza
Happy ampuversary Spencer! Keep fighting those mets. Definitely extra treats in your honor.
Marla and Daisy
My Two Tripawds...Biscuit 
and Spirit Daisy 
Happy 6 month ampuversary Spencer!!! Wishing you many many more and a a wonderful time when you and your family get to go on vacation!!
This is great! I also remember when you found out about Spencer's mints and how discouraged you were. But that didn't last because Spencer didn't get the memo that said he had anything going on. I hope you find a perfect vacation rental and that Spencer and his kids run and play and have a blast!
Congratulations on 6 months, and I personally predict a whole lot more! 
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Congrats Spencer! Glad to hear you are still fighting the good fight! Keep it up!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
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