possible osteosarcoma... please help

[Elyse]

Melanie, I am so sorry. I was really hoping these tests would give some indication of what was going on with Ginger. I know this has to be so difficult and sickening for you but please try to keep your head up. Ginger needs you right now. Just love and snuggle your little girl.

Good luck on Friday and remember we are all here for you. (((hugs)))

 

[sweetboxer]

Melanie,
I'm glad to hear that Ginger's tests came back okay, although I'm sure we all wished they had shown a fungal infection, as then you'd have an answer. I'm so sorry that poor little Ginger has to go through another biopsy, but try to remember it usually is much harder on the mommies than the babies. Give her lots of extra squeezes from me, and since Skye is sitting right here, she sends her lots of happy wiggles. Colby sends her his wonderful kisses, too.
Let us know how Friday goes. You'll both be in our prayers.
Nicole, Colby, and Skye
mommy to a little Boxer angel girl named Cadence

 

[dorloff]

So Sorry

So Sorry to hear about your baby. Hang in there!!!!

 

[Gin&Dex]

First of all, as always, my deepest thanks to you all. I've thought about things, and yes, I guess ultimately, negative is always good. Initially, I wasn't sure if I should be happy about those results or not... the fear and frustration of not knowing is still there and can cast a shadow over things. So in the meantime, we'll be happy with negative.

Second, I really need your prayers. I came home from work today, after talking to the vet, to find my air conditioner not working. I called my dad to come look at it, and he thinks maybe one of the condensors (?) is bad. If so, it will be a cheap and easy fix... if not, i'll end up buying another unit, which would really financially strain me, with Ginger's issues too. It just seems like "when it rains it pours". (Dexter was at the vets on Friday--he ate half of a wash cloth when we were gone to Ginger's appointment. He's ok now.)

I just feel like I'm really being tested... I'm trying to stay strong. I'm doing ok... but just say a little prayer for me. It's not too terribly warm in the house (though it isn't pleasant), and I'm trying to decide whether to stay here tonight or go to a friends (dogs included).... I don't know yet.

You guys are the BEST and you have been such a big help through all this. Give your babies a big hug from me and Ginger and Dexter. We'll keep you posted!

 

[Indy B's Mom]

Melanie, you can have all the prayers and hugs that you need!! I definitely think we are all tested at times-try to remain strong and be positive. I am sending Ginger lots of good vibes and Ty sends her big boxer hugs and kisses.

 

[Gin&Dex]

A/C update

Hi all, I got my air conditioner fixed early this morning... it was the condensor after all (only $13). Thank God!

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Slobber Baby]

When it rains it pours, stay strong you are doing wonderfully! Give your babies big slobbery kisses from Bubba and Bella..sending healing and healthy vibes your way!!

Laura

 

[Gin&Dex]

second biopsy is over

Just wanted to let everyone know that Ginger made it through the second biopsy just fine! She is so strong--stronger than me!! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for her (and me)!

This vet is so great! I am so glad I chose him for her second opinion. He really did a good job on the biopsy. Though the incision is larger than I expected (about 3 inches, with 9 staples), he really took his time and looked around. He said the mass originates from inside the joint. It is capsulated, with a jelly type middle. He got samples of the jelly stuff, and samples from the capsule stuff too. He thought about doing another biopsy of the bone, but decided against it. He "tested" her bone (poked at it) and said that though the x-rays look really bad, her bone is still in good shape. (He said that usually the bones will just crumble when they're bad off.)

He did some slides of the samples in his office. He got a book out and showed me what the slides looked like in the book, what they look for, what looks like cancer and what looks normal. He reminded me that he is not a pathologist, but from what he saw of her slides, some of the cells look suspicious. He thinks it is a type of sarcoma that we're dealing with, just not sure which kind (chondrosarcoma is what he's leaning towards). I saw the slides with my own eyes, and I agree, they look suspicious. We're hoping for results on Wednesday.

So unfortunately, it doesn't look very good, but we'll wait for the results from the lab. I feel like this time FOR SURE we'll get an answer and then we'll go from there. I am really relieved that this biopsy is over!! This one was very hard on me. I'm sorry this post was so long (geez, mine all seem to be that way...).

My thanks and hugs to you all and your babies too!!! I'll keep you posted!

 

[Austin's Mom]

Glad Ginger made it thru ok, keeping fingers and paws crossed for good news.

 

[spud's mum]

Melanie, will keep everything crossed for good results. I can only imagine how worried you must be. Hang in there and give your baby lots of ((hugs)) and kisses from me and Spud.