cassie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hi all. My beautiful 8 year old Bernese Zephyr has been diagnosed with lymphoma We didn't think we wanted to put him through chemo, but our vet has prescribed a new medication which is in tablet form and given orally, it is a lower dose of chemo. He says this drug is relatively new and he personally has only used it on one other dog with the same type of cancer, but this other dog improved vastly and the swelling in his lymph nodes reduced significantly. Zeph will get treated once a fortnight, and we can do it ourselves at home. The drug is meant to have no side effects. I'm wondering if anyone else has heard of or used this before? We certainly don't wish to prolong his life if he gets to the point where he is in constant pain or a state of depression. But while he still has an appetite and is still happy to see us we figure we'll give this a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Sorry I don't have any experience with this, I just wanted to say I am sorry you are going through is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwp4me Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Sorry cassie, to find out that your gorgeous dog has came down with the same cancer - my Struppie is battling since the 21.05.2012. He is still having IV chemotherapy, but the only oral treatment he received was twice Cycloblastin 50mg. Since a few hours he is very flat, just laying down, so I do not know what tomorrow will bring. I administered 2x Tramadol 50mg, just in case he is in pain. A different chemo protocol might work for your dog. Feeling your disappointment, wishing you strenght on this journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Zephyr has gone downhill since having his tablets unfortunately the right side of his face has dropped as if he's had a stroke, that's what the vet suspects anyway. He's also bleeding slightly from his right nostril. The vet thinks there are probably more tumours in his throat and nasal passage. He looks terrible. The vet wants us to give the medication time to work but I don't think we can let him go on like this. It's absolutely awful I can't believe how quickly it's all happened, he was only diagnosed on the 29th of March :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwp4me Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 cassie that is very sad to hear, sounds very aggressive, poor dog is not getting much of a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindo Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Cassie, I don't know about the treatment for lymphoma, but just want to say how sorry I am to hear about Zephyr and what you must be going through at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 What a shock for you, I truly am sorry for what you are facing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Well I can't say it hasn't been quick. We'll be saying goodbye to our dear boy tomorrow We can't bear to see him like this any longer, he hasn't eaten in three days, hasn't toileted at all today, and his tail has forgotten how to wag He's looking at us with the saddest eyes. I know he has given up. Absolutely breaking my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I am so sorry to hear this. Such a nasty nasty disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Oh no not Zephyr Cassie you must be heartbroken .... Please give Zephyr a big hug from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) My heart goes out to you cassie. I'm so sorry to hear this and wish to send you some support. It's just not fair sometimes that these things happen. Take care. Edited April 7, 2013 by LabTested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thinking of you and Zephyr may he go peacefully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 RIP beautiful Zephyr Gone but never forgotten. The cancer was too aggressive and he went downhill quickly. We gave him his wings yesterday arvo I'm heartbroken but relieved for him at the same time, that now he is at peace and free from pain. Thanks to all in here for your wishes xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherds Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 So very sorry for your loss Cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwp4me Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I am very sad for you and Zephyr, life was very unkind to him. Such a pity, that we never got to know him, your two dogs in the avatar are very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindo Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 So sorry to hear this, but you did the right thing for Zephyr. He looked like such a lovely, smoochy boy. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colliepaws Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Oh Cassie I am so so sorry for your loss. <hugs> He was such a gorgeous lovely boy, you must be so heartbroken...it sounds like you made the right choice for him as hard as it must have been for you.. I'll always remember him, he was one of the first Berners I ever met. Run free Zephyr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I am so sorry Cassie .... I know how much you loved him I was lucky enough to meet him at past meets and he was a beautiful boy. Take care of yourself Cassie RIP Zepher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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