Falgall Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Wags full history was sent to Sydney Uni and we received the report today. I will pick the important bits but the upshot is another chest xray next week, if the nodule (was 1.2cm) has increased in size then there is not much hope at all. They also suggest a biopsy of his groin lymph node (as it is inflamed) but I wont do that as it can be removed if the amputation is done. Report from Veterinary Oncology Consultants Sydney University Tony Moore BVSc MVSc ACVIM (Oncology) Wags' presentation is consistent with a primary subcutaneous haemangiosarcoma "High Grade" Re-wording sorry as it is too much to type. Basically; If the lung node is the same size as the first x-ray, assume it has not spread and remove his limb - this has resulted in 84 dogs only 30% deaths occuring. This option can possibly cure him ;) If the pulmonary and iliac nodes have incresed then if the limb is removed the life expectancy increases to 5.6 mths rather than leaving the limb (2 mths on average).Chemotherapy is hard to gain effcacy other than assessing survival. Doxorubicin is the drug most likely to result in a tumour response. ;) So Wags will have another Chest XRay next Thursday and we make plans from there. Wags is still on anti-biotics and also Rimadyl as pain relief for his leg. Other drugs are dropped for now. Where is a good Holistic Vet? Thanks for all the support as I truly appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Where is a good Holistic Vet? Dogbesotted ?, Erny ?, Jodie ?... Fingers crossed for the best possible results next thursday Falgall, we'll be thinking of you (BTW, I'm running out of candles so I'd really appreciate great news from your next post ;) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Barbara and Sue at All Natural Vet Care... I cannot sing the praises of this group of vets highly enough. I am in Canberra and they are in Sydney and it is never too much trouble when I need to speak with them. They even call to see how the lad is going... Here is the link All Natural Vet Care Thinking of you and Wags Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falgall Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 Dwynwen pm'd me one in Russell Lea which is great as it is not too far. I agree Pampa we all need some good news soon! It is difficult as I get down then think - silly old chook be positive and bounce into the Vet enjoying chatting to folks in the waiting area only to be flattened by the time I am spoken to. The ladies are wonderful at Gladesville Vet and I feel bad coming out to them blubbering or trying not to. Their faces show so much empathy it saddens me and I do not wish to burden them. Yeah I am hoping next week is a goody. Mia on Wednesday to have her next mite scrape (hopefully second clear one). This so far has taken 7 months but I am confident she is still clear. Wags on Thursday to have the chest xray done - hopefully no node change ;) I promise to think positively for the next week and make it happen Thanks everyone for helping me mentally and emotionally it is appreciated. I will have to broach the subject with Wags owner my 7 yr old soon. He is convinced Wags is fine despite me explaining that he is still unwell. Whether it is good or bad he is exactly like me and wont take it well. But I will not have to cross this bridge ;) How is that for positive. Karen Snap Jodie - that was the exact recommendation I just received. Brilliant Thanks for the link. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 All Natural Vet Care are at Russell Lea... Good luck J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbleGirl Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Babe please just keep in mind what dogbesotted said, Lucinda was given only days to live and 4 years down the track is still here. Thinking of you and sending lots of Get Well Wags vibes, I pray that the xray shows no growing of the lump. Love Riles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 My thoughts are with you Karen, if you ever need anything even if it only a blubber on the phone give me a call I hope that all goes well for Wags and his Xray gives the results that you need Sending positive vibes your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Hi Karen, family and Wags, My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Don't worry about the wonderful staff at Gladesville, they are very sympathetic, caring people - they have seen me blubbering over my dogs many times in the past, and have always been wonderful. Between Max and Tony Moore, you have two of the best vets in Australia. I will pray for a full recovery for Wags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hi Karen, I have been thinking of you and Wags - how are you going? Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Karen, how is wags doing ???? Thursday was yesterday, so I'm waiting for an update, in hoping you have some "good" news to share with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 How is Wags going ?.... We haven't had any news from you since the 12th ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Please know that you are in our thoughts... Hoping that no news is good news... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falgall Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Sorry all too much has happened Wags was coughing and I did do the x-ray and it had spread to his lung. He stopped using his rear leg approx 3 weeks ago due to the orange sized swelling near his hock. The past two weeks he has been in pain so the meds started. They did help initially but I had nights where I would sit with him after giving more than I was supposed to. Mother's Day my youngest tripped on a pavement and scalped himself ie 25 stitches in his forehead as it was cut to the bone and skin hung in his eyes. So I had to spend three nights at the Children's Hospital. On my return the WHOLE of Wags leg was puffed to the max. He struggled to get up and see me - it broke my heart. He did not eat for the past two days and had lost 5 kgs. He was also constantly panting. I rang and spoke to the Vet last night and we went in tonight at 7:30 pm. Mark actually saw him and he was wonderful. He dealt with Wags Fistula problem and like all there knows him very well. His voice cracked as he remembered how happy we all were when Wags was so well after the fistula months. I sat with my darling mate Wags and spoke for ages then the time came to let him go. The cancer was far too aggressive. I miss him so much but hated to see the pain, need for drugs, him wanting to do things that were such a strain on his system. Horrid and very unfair for a 5 yr old to have gone through so much. Run Pain Free my Darling Boy - I am so sorry I am not capable yet to express myself in a way that you deserve Love You So Much Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ahhh Karen :D :D You did the most courageous and loving thing you could do for Wags, you had the strength to let him have his wings when he needed them. Fly free and sweet darling Wags Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Karen, We are so sorry for your loss... RIP Wags (no more pain boy) Hugs Jodie and Ollie dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Karen, you gave Wags the most loving gift of all...freedom from pain. And his lovely spirit will always be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Dear Karen, If Wags were speaking now..he would be saying thankyou for the love and care throughout his life and thanking you for having the strength and above all the love to release him from his earthly constraints. I will be lighting a candle this evening in his honour. Soar with the eagles Wags...you have earned it. Helen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 so very sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7464 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Sorry to hear about Wags. He went to the bridge with love in his heart. I hope your son is recovering from his fall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Oh dear Karen, I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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