Not treating cancer? - Page 9

Tuff Love · #97 13th April 2012, 07:50 AM

I'm so so sorry

I wish there was some comfort I could offer you. I cant imagine how you must feel to be dealing with all of this at once. My heart goes out to you guys.

johann · #98 13th April 2012, 11:10 AM

So sad to read the lastest update about Trucker.

I'm thinking of you and your family.

boxluv · #99 13th April 2012, 01:51 PM

Wish you the best dealing with such an aggressive tumor.

EAO76 · #**100** 17th April 2012, 05:25 PM

Our visit with the vet did not bring much hope. His tumor has already grown back and is larger than what it was originally. His only hope is amputation but because the tumor is so high (at the top of his back leg just beneath his butt) he couldn't have the usual amputation at the femur. He would have to have everything amputated up into his hip. And because these tumors have tentacles she could not even guarantee that would get it all. My husband doesn't think its worth it to put him through that during what might be his last months. And I think I agree. Its not a simple procedure or recovery. The vet was very honest and agreed that it was a lot to put him through for possibly very little in return. I'm so sad for him. He seems to know something is wrong. He just has this little look on his face. And he started limping again over the weekend. I hate to see him limp.

We rescued Trucker 5years ago after he was hit by a car and never claimed at the shelter. He has been such a loving, loyal dog. He has a lot of quirks and challenges but we love him anyway. There will never be another Trucker. Not that I don't love Fluffy but she is much more independent and reserved. Trucker is just a big, dumb, love (with HIS people). I feel so bad that all this is happening now when we are less than 5weeks away from having another child. Its just such a hectic time and he isn't getting the special attention he deserves.

Gatorblu · #**101** 17th April 2012, 06:57 PM

I am so sorry. This should be a time of joy and anticipation for you. I wish there was something I could do or say to help. You're in my prayers.

johann · #**102** 17th April 2012, 07:45 PM

I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with such sadness and stress at a time that should be filled with happiness and excitement.

Don't worry about not being able to give him all the attention you normally would. Make the moments that you do have count- I'm sure he loves just being around you and will be a great buddy to cuddle with while you are home with your new baby (congratulations!).

Thinking of you, Trucker, and Fluffy

Roge · #**103** 18th April 2012, 01:30 AM

I am so sorry about the outcome, I just dont know what to say but am wishing that you try your best to not over stress for the next few weeks ( easier said than done )
On the up side we will all be waiting for the GOOD news on the birth of your baby.
Keeping You, Trucker and Fluffy in my thoughts.

entelekia · #**104** 18th April 2012, 12:01 PM

Poor buddy. These last 5 years were probably the best of his life, thanks to you and your husband. Try to remember that and don't feel bad. You gave him a home, good food, lots of love and the necessary medical attention, not to mention 3 other boxers to hang out with.

Take care of yourself and we wish you a very safe and speedy delivery.

--W

caruse · #**105** 29th April 2012, 03:20 PM

So sorry Elaine!!! We are in process of trying to get a diagnosis on my Frazier...we have decided that we will do everything to keep him happy and comfortable no matter what, but will not put him through endless procedures as he is so nervous and traumatized by just going to the vet...he shakes uncontollably and we don't want to put him through anything that produces such high anxiety and trauma if it won't give him a better quality or only provides a short time more of his little life...
again so sorry...
Barbara

chrystel · #**106** 30th April 2012, 08:08 PM

Thinking about you and your babies...

Austin's Mom · #**107** 2nd May 2012, 10:01 AM

Hi. I haven't been on here much but hopefully you remember me. I have been following your story and just want to add my 2 cents. Austin had a spindle cell tumor on his side. It was pretty big and I also thought it was a fatty tumor due to his age. He ended up having two surgeries for it because of those "arms and legs" that come off of it so they didn't get clean margins the first time. He had about a foot long scar down his side.
I wish you the best with your fur babies, and with your skin baby. I can't imagine going thru all of this at the same time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

EAO76 · #**108** 2nd May 2012, 11:27 AM

Thank you and yes I remember you & Austin. Just to update this thread its so interesting how cancer reacts differently from dog to dog. Here we are almost 5 months after Fluffy was diagnosed and she is still going strong but sadly (just three weeks after diagnosis) Trucker is not doing well. He no longer uses his leg and the tumor is very large now (softball size). He cannot jump on the bed anymore and sleeps a lot. He still eats good though. We are starting a new cancer drug this week called Palladia that (if it works) should shrink the tumor. I'm hoping it works without making him sick. Many spindle cell tumors are slow growing but Trucker has the worst, most aggressive type. For anyone going through this my advice is do your best to find out exactly what your dealing with (type and stage of tumor) before surgery. Because if your dog happens to have this very aggressive type it will come back with a vengeance if you don't get clean margins. In a perfect world or if I would have had a crystal ball to see the future I would have just amputated his leg when we 1st found the tumor and it was still small enough. Now, just three weeks later, its too late. Of course hindsight is always 20/ 20.