Possible Lymphoma - Page 5

sasasola · 11-01-2012, 11:32 AM

Thinking about you and Tyson and praying that the chemo wipes out any and all cancer!

Tyson's Mom · 11-20-2012, 01:14 AM

So I havent posted on here in a while. Just wanted to update on Ty. He has unfortunately been resistant to all chemo this far. Those drugs have been vincristine, cytoxan and 1 dose of doxorubicin. He had an echocardiogram before his docorubicin dose and everything looked great. He did awesome with it but just did not get any decrease in his node size. So this leaves us with some decision to make. The veterinarian has called the oncologist and recommended that we try CCNU and Elspar. Unfortunately the vet has been unable to obtain ANY Elspar. I work for a hospital as an RN and the pharmacy here has been able to find 3 vials of it for me!!! YAY!!! So we go in tomorrow for bloodwork to check CBC and liver/kidneys before the CCNU starts and we will get the first Elspar and CCNU on Thursday. From everything I have read, people say that the nodes go down right away after Elspar and the oncologist said that this would be our silver bullet medication. I am hopeful as he is still doing great and being the sweet goofy guy that he always is. Thanks for thinking about us!

**GoudasMom** · 11-20-2012, 02:32 AM

My Gouda had CCNU(Lomustine) unfortunately after just 2 courses it severely damaged her liver and we had to stop. I would recommend starting Milk Thistle now before the CCNU to protect the liver. My oncologist did not even suggest it to me and I wish she had. I didnt start holistic therapies(and researching them) until Gouda had the liver damage. Once I started the Milk Thistle which she was on until she crossed the bridge her liver enzymes improved and towards the end of her life improved to the high normal range. Make sure they do complete bloodwork before each course of CCNU. Many dogs with Lymphoma have had good results with CCNU, unfortunately Gouda was one of the ones that did not. I hope it works keep us posted

As far as Elspar we never tried that so I cant comment.

boxerlove4 · 11-20-2012, 05:48 AM

Many prayers for you and Tyson!

**Gypsiemouse** · 11-20-2012, 06:24 AM

Thanks for the update.
Hope the new meds help Tyson

Laneysmom · 11-20-2012, 06:14 PM

I pray all goes well for Tyson. Please keep us posted....

af_wx_wife · 11-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Keeping Tyson & you in my prayers. Keep us posted on how he's doing.

Frankie's Mum and Dad · 11-28-2012, 08:30 AM

Thinking of Tyson and his parents!! X

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Tyson's Mom · 11-28-2012, 05:43 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that.......TYSON IS IN REMISSION!!!!! Finally after the Elspar and the CCNU we have some success!!! Thanks for the prayers!

**Gypsiemouse** · 11-28-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyson's Mom

Just wanted to let you all know that.......TYSON IS IN REMISSION!!!!! Finally after the Elspar and the CCNU we have some success!!! Thanks for the prayers!

WooHoo- great news !!!

11-01-2012, 11:32 AM	#41 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,620	Thinking about you and Tyson and praying that the chemo wipes out any and all cancer! __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-20-2012, 02:32 AM	#43 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,816	My Gouda had CCNU(Lomustine) unfortunately after just 2 courses it severely damaged her liver and we had to stop. I would recommend starting Milk Thistle now before the CCNU to protect the liver. My oncologist did not even suggest it to me and I wish she had. I didnt start holistic therapies(and researching them) until Gouda had the liver damage. Once I started the Milk Thistle which she was on until she crossed the bridge her liver enzymes improved and towards the end of her life improved to the high normal range. Make sure they do complete bloodwork before each course of CCNU. Many dogs with Lymphoma have had good results with CCNU, unfortunately Gouda was one of the ones that did not. I hope it works keep us posted As far as Elspar we never tried that so I cant comment. __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

11-20-2012, 05:48 AM	#44 (permalink)
boxerlove4 Intermediate User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 76	Many prayers for you and Tyson! __________________ Carly, RN BScN Labour and Delivery Nurse Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Hailey miniature schnauzer Harper DSH Emery (August 2013)

11-20-2012, 06:24 AM	#45 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,448	Thanks for the update. Hope the new meds help Tyson __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

11-20-2012, 06:14 PM	#46 (permalink)
Laneysmom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Pennsylvania Posts: 6,284	I pray all goes well for Tyson. Please keep us posted.... __________________ Laneys Mom, *CAROL*

11-20-2012, 01:14 AM	#42 (permalink)
Tyson's Mom New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 24	So I havent posted on here in a while. Just wanted to update on Ty. He has unfortunately been resistant to all chemo this far. Those drugs have been vincristine, cytoxan and 1 dose of doxorubicin. He had an echocardiogram before his docorubicin dose and everything looked great. He did awesome with it but just did not get any decrease in his node size. So this leaves us with some decision to make. The veterinarian has called the oncologist and recommended that we try CCNU and Elspar. Unfortunately the vet has been unable to obtain ANY Elspar. I work for a hospital as an RN and the pharmacy here has been able to find 3 vials of it for me!!! YAY!!! So we go in tomorrow for bloodwork to check CBC and liver/kidneys before the CCNU starts and we will get the first Elspar and CCNU on Thursday. From everything I have read, people say that the nodes go down right away after Elspar and the oncologist said that this would be our silver bullet medication. I am hopeful as he is still doing great and being the sweet goofy guy that he always is. Thanks for thinking about us!

11-20-2012, 07:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	Keeping Tyson & you in my prayers. Keep us posted on how he's doing. __________________

11-28-2012, 08:30 AM	#48 (permalink)
Frankie's Mum and Dad Intermediate User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 66	Thinking of Tyson and his parents!! X Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

11-28-2012, 05:43 PM	#49 (permalink)
Tyson's Mom New User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 24	Just wanted to let you all know that.......TYSON IS IN REMISSION!!!!! Finally after the Elspar and the CCNU we have some success!!! Thanks for the prayers! Last edited by Gypsiemouse; 11-28-2012 at 06:59 PM.

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