rufus the wonderdog Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 So very sorry to hear this news, Wendy No advice or info to offer but lots of for the Bumpster and huge for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Really sorry it wasn't better news Wendy I've no experience of a pet with Lymphoma, but will gladly send Reiki and put a request on the Reiki lists if you would like me to. Just let me know if you would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Just sending to you and Bumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Jvv Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sorry the news wasn't better Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffymad Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 So sorry to hear the news wasn't better Thinking of you and sending some positive thoughts. Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnS Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sorry you got this sad news We've been through this with Benji We did try the chemo but it didn't give him much extra time. He was diagnosed in the Jan and we lost him in the May of the same year. Having said that there are different drugs and options available. Also this was 5 years ago so there must be more up to date treatment now. A friends dog was diagnosed with this around 3 months ago and she didn't go for the chemo option but a combination of steroids and some tablet I don't know the name of and this dog is still enjoying life AnnS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheryl33 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Oh Wendy I;m so sorry to hear this Bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtychicken Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 This must be hurting you so much, Wend I can't offer any advice because I have no experience of this whatsoever, but I sincerely hope that you know that you and Jake - and Dolly - are in my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) I am so sorry to hear this I have had a dog with lymphoma and after diagnosis she only lived 10 weeks. I decided to take the 'alternative' route of treatment and obviously it didn't work. Chemo was going to be a problem for her anyway as she was a very bad epileptic. I have known many dogs with lymphoma and those that had chemo responded very well, some better than others. They lived anything from 3 months extra to 2 years but in that time they seemed to enjoy good quality of life. I think it depends on the individual but if you have faith in your vet then trust his advice and act on it. Good luck Wendy in whatever decision you make. I am sure you will do the right thing for Bumpy whatever Edited November 23, 2007 by Houndwoman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incapuppy Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear this Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracey.s Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Bumpy jake I've got nothing helpful whatsoever to offer you Wendy but, you are all very much in my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebob Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sorry Wendy, no advice at all but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear this Wendy same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purrpuss Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 So sorry to hear about Bumpy I lost my beardie Sam to lymphoma 4 years ago, he was 9 years old. He had a biopsy op then a big op to remove the lymph node. In hindsight I wished I had just gone for the steriod treatment which usually gives them a good quality of life, albeit often 3 to 6 months, instead I took my vets advice. If it's in the early stages then I think chemo can give 6 to 9 months remission. But you really need to have scans done as it could have already spread to the chest. I wish I had known what I know now about lymphoma when Sam was diagnosed. Sorry I can't be more positive but I think you are looking for honesty! to you. Juliex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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