possible osteosarcoma... please help
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Lots of healing vibes coming your way
Melanie,
I'm glad to hear that Ginger's biopsy went so well. Your oncologist sounds very thorough, like ours was. That's awesome, really. It is so much more comforting to know that even though your end result may not be what you want to hear, at least you will get a definitive answer. Then you can go from there. PLEASE remember that even if this is cancer, this is not a death sentence. There are plenty of options out there if it is cancer, just ask all the questions you have and get every answer that you want. Most of all, never lose hope! You never know which medicine will be the miracle drug that can help Ginger. Just b/c one doesn't work doesn't mean another one won't. Colby and Skye send her lots of feel-better wiggles. I send you a very BIG hug! Keep us posted on your girl.
Ginger, you stay strong sweet girl. Fight, fight, fight!!!!!
Nicole, Colby, and Skye
Melanie,
I'm glad to hear that Ginger's biopsy went so well. Your oncologist sounds very thorough, like ours was. That's awesome, really. It is so much more comforting to know that even though your end result may not be what you want to hear, at least you will get a definitive answer. Then you can go from there. PLEASE remember that even if this is cancer, this is not a death sentence. There are plenty of options out there if it is cancer, just ask all the questions you have and get every answer that you want. Most of all, never lose hope! You never know which medicine will be the miracle drug that can help Ginger. Just b/c one doesn't work doesn't mean another one won't. Colby and Skye send her lots of feel-better wiggles. I send you a very BIG hug! Keep us posted on your girl.
Ginger, you stay strong sweet girl. Fight, fight, fight!!!!!
Nicole, Colby, and Skye
sinbad'smom
Super Boxer
i just saw this thread I am so sorry to hear about ginger. Will keep fingers and paws crossed. sending boxer hugs from sinbad and sierra. dora
Gin&Dex
Super Boxer
Hi all,
Well, I just got off the phone with the vet. We got the results back today from Ginger's 2nd biopsy.... this one also shows NOTHING! I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this point.
He wants to refer me to LSU vet school, and let them look at her. Or we can try a "cocktail" of steroids to try and shrink the mass. I definitely can't afford to send her to LSU (funny, sounds like I'm sending a kid to college!), and honestly I don't want to put her through more testing at 11 years old. So I think we'll try the steroids.
I'm going by the vet's office this afternoon after work to talk to him some more and pick up her medicine. I'll post an update later tonight.
Thanks so much for all of your well wishes!!
Well, I just got off the phone with the vet. We got the results back today from Ginger's 2nd biopsy.... this one also shows NOTHING! I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this point.
He wants to refer me to LSU vet school, and let them look at her. Or we can try a "cocktail" of steroids to try and shrink the mass. I definitely can't afford to send her to LSU (funny, sounds like I'm sending a kid to college!), and honestly I don't want to put her through more testing at 11 years old. So I think we'll try the steroids.
I'm going by the vet's office this afternoon after work to talk to him some more and pick up her medicine. I'll post an update later tonight.
Thanks so much for all of your well wishes!!
spud's mum
Boxer Pal
I'm sorry too and I agree, it is so strange that you still don't have any answers. I don't blame you for not wanting to put her through anymore testing...it must be so draining for both of you. Hang in there. 
Austin's Mom
Boxer Insane
Wow that's really wierd. I hope the "cocktail" works for Ginger.
Gin&Dex
Super Boxer
Just an update....
I stopped by the vet's office this afternoon, and he is really ticked off that we didn't get anything back on the biopsy. I have thought a lot tonight, and maybe, just MAYBE, nothing is there. After two negative, or inconclusive, biopsys, maybe it truly is negative. Today's biopsy showed, inflamed tissue and hemorrage, and nothing else. No evidence of invasive neoplasia, no evidence of infection. Doc said that if it was there, this guy would have found it. But then again, maybe we missed it again. I just don't know...... I'm starting to think that it's not there at all.
We've decided to do the steroid treatment. We are starting her at a pretty high dose, high enough for side effects, but not high enough for major side effects. Doc said he really wants to try and shock this mass quickly. He said we should be able to see something in 3 to 4 days (shrinkage of the mass). Side effects include, eating and drinking more... peeing and pooping more, maybe increased heart rate, excitability... I'm willing to deal with that.
I gave her the first dose tonight and she took it well. She is doing just fine tonight and seems ok. She is her usual goofy boxer self!! She is happy and comfortable. Let's pray that this works! I love her so much!!!
Again, you guys are the best! I will keep you updated!
I stopped by the vet's office this afternoon, and he is really ticked off that we didn't get anything back on the biopsy. I have thought a lot tonight, and maybe, just MAYBE, nothing is there. After two negative, or inconclusive, biopsys, maybe it truly is negative. Today's biopsy showed, inflamed tissue and hemorrage, and nothing else. No evidence of invasive neoplasia, no evidence of infection. Doc said that if it was there, this guy would have found it. But then again, maybe we missed it again. I just don't know...... I'm starting to think that it's not there at all.
We've decided to do the steroid treatment. We are starting her at a pretty high dose, high enough for side effects, but not high enough for major side effects. Doc said he really wants to try and shock this mass quickly. He said we should be able to see something in 3 to 4 days (shrinkage of the mass). Side effects include, eating and drinking more... peeing and pooping more, maybe increased heart rate, excitability... I'm willing to deal with that.
I gave her the first dose tonight and she took it well. She is doing just fine tonight and seems ok. She is her usual goofy boxer self!! She is happy and comfortable. Let's pray that this works! I love her so much!!!
Again, you guys are the best! I will keep you updated!
iloveboxerz
Boxer Buddy
Melanie,
I just got a chance to read your thread, I am only on the internet when I'm at work so I don't have a lot of time. I'm sorry to hear about the problems (with no answers) that you are having with Ginger. Like you said, I know how you feel. Hopefully it really is nothing and this treatment will give you some positive results. I hope Ginger is doing better real soon. Take good care of her and yourself, she needs you. My heart goes out to you and Ginger. Mookie and I are sending lots of hugs and kisses to you and Ginger. Keep us posted.
I just got a chance to read your thread, I am only on the internet when I'm at work so I don't have a lot of time. I'm sorry to hear about the problems (with no answers) that you are having with Ginger. Like you said, I know how you feel. Hopefully it really is nothing and this treatment will give you some positive results. I hope Ginger is doing better real soon. Take good care of her and yourself, she needs you. My heart goes out to you and Ginger. Mookie and I are sending lots of hugs and kisses to you and Ginger. Keep us posted.
Gin&Dex
Super Boxer
Ginger update.
Hello friends!
I wonder if I'm losing my mind, but I came home from work today and checked Ginger's mass.... I would almost swear it has already began to shrink (after only 2 doses of the steroid). It may be post surgical swelling (from the biopsy) that I'm seeing go away, but I don't know. I'll wait a few more days before I get too excited. Doc said we would see results rather quickly, but wow, I sure didn't expect this!
The side effects are starting with the steroid treatment. I noticed her drinking a LOT more water this morning and this afternoon. And today while I was at work, she had an accident on the floor. She gets so upset with herself when it occasionaly happens (I've never scolded her for accidents), so I made sure she knew I was VERY VERY HAPPY to see her when I got home. I even spoke in the "happy voice" while I toweled it up, told her it was ok and not her fault. And this evening, as I type this, she is whining.... I think because she wants to eat--NOW! Otherwise, she is her normal self. So things are starting to happen.
I'll find a way to deal with these side effects... I may try to get somone to come let her out during the day, or I will spend my lunch time coming home to check on her and let her out (I can eat a sandwich in the car). The carpet doesn't matter... I don't care about the carpet. I just don't want her to "hold it" and feel bad about her accidents. I can clean the carpet later.
But things are happening! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers... maybe this is working! We will keep you posted! My hugs to you all and to your babies! I couldn't have gotten this far without you!!!
Hello friends!
I wonder if I'm losing my mind, but I came home from work today and checked Ginger's mass.... I would almost swear it has already began to shrink (after only 2 doses of the steroid). It may be post surgical swelling (from the biopsy) that I'm seeing go away, but I don't know. I'll wait a few more days before I get too excited. Doc said we would see results rather quickly, but wow, I sure didn't expect this!
The side effects are starting with the steroid treatment. I noticed her drinking a LOT more water this morning and this afternoon. And today while I was at work, she had an accident on the floor. She gets so upset with herself when it occasionaly happens (I've never scolded her for accidents), so I made sure she knew I was VERY VERY HAPPY to see her when I got home. I even spoke in the "happy voice" while I toweled it up, told her it was ok and not her fault. And this evening, as I type this, she is whining.... I think because she wants to eat--NOW! Otherwise, she is her normal self. So things are starting to happen.
I'll find a way to deal with these side effects... I may try to get somone to come let her out during the day, or I will spend my lunch time coming home to check on her and let her out (I can eat a sandwich in the car). The carpet doesn't matter... I don't care about the carpet. I just don't want her to "hold it" and feel bad about her accidents. I can clean the carpet later.
But things are happening! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers... maybe this is working! We will keep you posted! My hugs to you all and to your babies! I couldn't have gotten this far without you!!!
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