My 7 Yrs old has cancer

[Shirley Jo]

I had to stop reading for a while and still have tears running down my face. I don't know how you all deal with it and I feel so sad for you. I said a prayer for you all and send my shoulder to cry on it you need it. But my rule is I never let you cry alone. May God keep you near now.........

 

[Oscar's mama]

You and Rocky are in my thoughts and prayers. Enjoy every minute together. And kiss and hug him for me too. Rocky has a great life with you. All of our boxers do. They come into our lives for such a short time, but the love they give us is so worth it. Keep positive.

 

[LaurieD]

Thanks to you all

As Donna said 'I could not have gone through it with out all of you and your truly heartfelt wishes and thoughts'. I just lost my Boxer Heidi this past Tuesday so it has not even been a week. When you go through this and feel such pain you feel like no one else has felt the pain so deeply, or that you are crazy to have loved an animal so much. Reading everyone's posts has really helped me - my husband says that he is going to block the site from me (kiddingly) because everytime I am on the pc I am on Boxerworld! Maybe it is what I am doing to ease my own pain.
Love and prayers to you all and your wonderful Boxers!

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

You all are the greatest!

Thanks so much for all your words of comfort and wisdom. There is nothing to compare to the Boxer love and only Boxer owners know this. I am trying very hard but it's so difficult. I stopped at McDonalds last night and got double cheese burger-fries and of course Rocky and Tobey loved every bite. the dogs have a huge bed (this is just in case they are tired of my bed, couch or chair... My husband was watch tv and I layed down on the dogs bed and Rocky gave me tons of wet Boxer kisses and then he layed on his back and he and Tobey wresled forever. He would put Tobey whole head in his mouth but never hurt him. They had a blast then we went to bed...slept for a few hours and Rocky woke up panting (scared me) so we got up and slept the rest of the night on the couch. (Yes I am trying to work) but they understand it when I say Momma has to go to work they know it's nap time. Of course they were watching Big Red Dog when I left. I keep trying to stay positive and I might be a little better (it's all your prayer and concern)

God bless all...Vicky

 

[KonaKoffe]

I just found out that my boxer has bone cancer. He fractured his leg one yr ago and had it set for 6 week and we had no problems then I noticed him limping last week and that that area was swollen. I took him to the vet and he suspected cancer so they did a bone needle test and it was cancer. The vet said by the time you normally know there's a problem it has already spread to other parts. I have cried all week and I am so heart broken. Has anyone experienced this. The vet said it could be a few weeks or possible a few months. I just don't know if I can take it I have cried all week and continue as I write this. The vet said we could apputate his leg but he would have to go thru major surgery and recovery and still want live much more than 6 month or so. I can't see putting my baby thur all that. He is my baby...please pray for him and my family.

I am sooo sorry to read your story. We lost Cassius last year to cancer so I know what you are going through. Just some thoughts (similar to what we dealt with)

Have you taken him to an oncologist yet?
Has anyone determined that the cancer has actually spread further already? Maybe the surgery is still an option. Sounds like from your words above that the vet is making assumptions on the extent of the cancer from a needle test on the leg and how long Rocky might live after the surgery. If the cancer is isolated still, he may live many happy years still on three legs. Many dogs have outsmarted the vets. Maybe a second opinion or some further testing might change the outlook for Rocky. I am praying for all of you.

 

[MommyJewelz]

I am sooo sorry to hear you are going through this... I just went through this myself with My Rottie Justice... She too was limping and swollen and when they took the xrays she was loaded with tumors and it was too late... They too told me that it was more than likely spread elsewhere.. (they figured that it had spread to her spine as she was having terrible times getting up and I had to hold her up to go potty....) We had to let her go because I could not watch her get any worse than she already was... She was still my happy girl and that is how I wanted to remember her... She was helped to the Bridge On January 6th.... She went peacefully... (somewhat after she bit me) I still have the bruises and a lump forming under the skin where she got me... THAT is what made it harder.... I held her until her last breath and we were face to face at that moment...

I am soooo sorry you are facing this... My prayers are with you.....

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

For MommyJewelz

Thanks for your support. I don't know if I would be able to give any at the point you are at. You are strong.....guess God gives up that when we need it. I read these post and then I feel so bad for everyone else and those poems are so true but so sad. I have been trying to work and I am not doing a good job. Rocky sleeps alot so far outside of the tumor on his leg he doesn't appear to be in lots of pain yet. the vet said it normally spreads quickly to other organs and the lungs because they are breathing it thru there. I have lost other dogs but boxers are so different...so human, so true..but if everyone else can do I have to. I am so sorry for your loss and thanks for being strong enough to let me know I can make it too....in boxer love...Rocky's-Mom

 

[Gin&Dex]

Hey Vicky,

I just wanted to say HI... and that I was thinking about you. Though I know it is hard to go to work and be productive, you sound like you are doing better!

Hang in there and stay strong!! BIG HUGS!!

 

[Rocky's-Mom]

Melanie

Thanks for all your support I haven't made it a day without crying but only once so far today. I had to stop by the vets to pick up some medication and the girl up front ask me how Rocky was doing and I said he's doing fine...I'm the one that's a mess. I made the mistake of reading those poems and they just had me crying horribly last night so true but so sad. I want to tell you how brave I think you and all the ones that have lost their babies really are...you are all real trooper I hope I can give back someday to other like you all have me...thanks again Rocky's Mom

 

[Donna1969]

I hope I can give back someday to other like you all have me...thanks again Rocky's Mom

I found that once past the intense grief (I LEARNED to stay away from the poems and really tried hard not to read the Rainbow Bridge babies who passed, I just posted my condolences) that it really did help ease things when I was able to give my experiences on boxers. Maybe scan the posts and see if there are any that you could add insight to, it doesn't have to be strictly relating to Rocky's illness, it could be anything pertaining to boxers. It got my mind of the illness and made me think of Blizzy in the here and now, not in the oh God, she's not going to be here for Spring, her next birthday etc. I found myself almost healing myself by posting the silly things she did etc.

I hope you soon find some peace. I know how tough it is and I wouldn't wish that pain and intense my heart has been ripped out of my chest feeling on anyone!

Sending good thoughts and happy vibes your way.