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Hi all - my dog Harley has his Oncology consult for Osteosarcoma on the 14th of January. We know that they will be doing bloodwork and a chest x-ray but they also mentioned possibly doing an abdominal ultrasound. Is this standard (the ultrasound)? His chest x-rays were clear on the 23rd of November but a lot can happen in 2 months. He's recovered well from amputation surgery and is getting stronger every day.
As far as I know, those diagnostics are pretty standard depending on what they are treating. They are looking for any changes that will modify their chemo plan. An ultrasound would pick up anything like metastasis or another possible cancer. But don't even worry about that Grasshopper, just focus on making every day the best with Harley and taking treatment one step at a time. It's so cool that he's recovered and is bouncing back!
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Glad to hear how well that voy is doing.the 👍
I think it was avout three weeks from amputation that my Happy Hannah had her dirst chemo. I really cant remember if they redid xrays or not. I know ultra sound wasn even mentioned. I really think in my case anway, that "may" have been because the Onco knew funds were tight. I also think some Bets recommend it and some don't . My interpretation at the time was that it was an extra added layer of "investigating deeper"...if that makes sense?? All that in the FWIW column.
Anyway, as Jerry mentioned, it may be recommended depending on what Harley's specific situation is.
don't even worry about that Grasshopper, just focus on making every day the best
David Carradine...Grasshopper????? Love that show!!
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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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