Winnie goes in for bone biopsy tomorrow
Submitted by animal005 on November 13, 2011 - 10:20pmWe are in need of any thoughts and prayers for Winnie tomorrow. I hate having to have her put under, like most bully owners. I am also praying and pleading that she doesn't have bone cancer. This has been a rough couple weeks. We have Kilmore pass away and just start to feel our feet on some what stable ground, then we get told Winnie looks to have bone cancer. It has been a giant struggle to keep up a happy face for her, since she doesn't know what is going on. So I remain happy when I am around her and then cry when I am in a different room. My husband and I are at a loss right now, until we know for sure. Then we will have a lot to think about. I have already started to research online, but end up crying to much and have to stop looking. Whatever we do I know will have to be in Winnie's best interest and not our own, which makes it even tougher. So I will continue to pray and plead that Winnie is alright and hope Kilmore puts in a good word to keep his sister with us. As my husband has said she is with us right now, so that should be our focus.
Sarah
Sending prayers for your girl...
I know how hard the waiting is.
She's heavily in out thoughts -
Sending ya all the 'good vibs' I can scrounge up out here in Delaware - little difficult with it 'being monday' :p seriously, we are thinking about her, and hoping all turns out well
Last steps taken May 26, 2014 -- Been rolling along ever since . . . .
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way
Please let us know about the results when you find out. Hugs to you and your precious girl.
Monica, Maude and Gus
Prayers for both Winnie and
Prayers for both Winnie and Kilmore
Winnie Update
So Winnie went to the vet. They did bloodwork and found her liver levels were elevated. The vet did an ultrasound and saw tumors on the liver. The rest of the ultrasound was fine and so was the chest xray. Unfortunatley the scope for the liver biposy wasn't ready, so we now have to bring her back to the vet on Wednesday for the bone biopsy and liver biopsy. The treatment would be chemo and we won't know for how long or how much time that will give her until we know if it's cancer and what type. Our vet did say that he does look more like it will be cancer. So right now she is snuggled up with me and sleeping (likes she loves). So keep the prayers coming for her. I will keep everyone posted.
Sarah
Poor Winnie Girl. Many prayers for her.
I will keep you guys in my heart and will be praying for you.
Amy and Sophia
I am so sorry...
i'll look for your update on wed and keep my fingers crossed for the best
Silverback's Immaculate Interception, "James"
We're sorry....and about Chemo . . .
I have personally been through cancer - surgery, observaton, and radiation a few months later (my choice, I felt my body had to have time to recover after the surgery, OK'd by doc, as long as I came in Monthy for a check) anyway.....
I (again personally speaking) would not go through Chemo - I have seen too many patients, who go through it, spending all of that time being sick from it, to only gaining a few months...but those months are not quality due to the chemo. I dont think I want several more months if it only ment laying around and puking etc.- Again this is how I feel PERSONALLY about my own situation.
Now for a member of the family, who can not make a decision for herself. Boy that is a tough one - is the chemo going to rid the body of cancer? or only reduce the tumors for them to return a few weeks/months later? (notice I didnt use the 'C' word) - again, my personal feeling as someone who has been through cancer - I'm my mind, Cancer is a 'Mutated set of Cells' that are either 'Active' or 'Not-Active' in every body, there are mutated cells, so (again my thoughts) there isnt a 'Cure'.
Tough call for one that we love so much - but the key to me - QUALITY OF LIFE. Others will disagree, others will say each day will be a blessing, and by all means this isnt a point to argue - each decision will be Right when it comes to this, as its a personal one.
Winnie, I'm thinking really hard about you, and trying to send any good thoughts/vibes/karma (whatever your beliefs are) your way.
*hugs Winnie* Please let us know how all goes on Weds.
Rick
Last steps taken May 26, 2014 -- Been rolling along ever since . . . .
Best of luck and sending
tons of good thoughts for all of you.
Hugs to the patient
Lynn King CPDT-KA
{{hugs for Winnie}}
will keep her in my prayers...
Cathy and Audrey
will stop by church tonight and
add winnie to our pet prayer list and will lite a candle....
to be on the positive side...the chemo treatments out their are the best...their alot easier on the dog then any time before...so be postive.....not all is lost...cancer medicine has never been so good as it is now.....i wish i had some of the options for my rottys....as we do now....
so stay positive.......
sending prayers for Winnie~~~~poor baby
hugs
Deborah & the NC gang
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thoughts go out to you,
thoughts go out to you, hopefully all will be ok and thinking about Winnie!!! I'm going through a rough period with my old bully so I know how it feels :(
We're crossing our paws and praying for sweet winnie!!!! : )
nm
Sending positive thoughts your way
Wishing you all the best ((hugs))
Hoping things go ok today!
Please let us know how the appointment today goes. Winston and I are thinking about and praying for Winnie, you and your family.
Shannon and Winston :)
My swimming bully buddy!
Phooey
I was hoping for better news - and that sucks that she will have to go back.
If it is cancer, I can tell you that chemo is really not bad for most dogs. My Stella was on it for benign tumours in both of her eyes (she ended up losing both anyway since they weren't cancerous - we tried the chemo as a last resort). The type she was given was called "lomustin" here in Canada. It was a pill I just added into her food. She had ZERO side effects. So, when the veterinary oncologist talks to you about chemo, don't look at it in human terms. It's very different for dogs - and it could give you some more precious time with your girl.
Another point you made is VERY important. She doesn't know what's happening, only that she's probably feeling a bit more tired than usual. Dogs don't have a "what if" thought that goes through their head - and that's a great gift. I know it's hard but try to put yourself in that same frame of mind. When Stella lost both of her eyes (we had to have both removed), I was devastated. She was a bit banged up from two surgeries in a month and a half, but her attitude towards life didn't change. I learned from her to roll with the punches!
Hugs to you, your hubby and Winnie.