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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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You and Fawkes have my continued prayers.
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Still saying prayers here for little Fawkes. I know how hard it is when your little patient doesn't want to eat.
Thinking of you and Fawkes.
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/26/08 10:54 PM
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Saying prayers for you and Fawkes!
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 10:07 AM
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Ok, Fawkes is at the vet's. I just spoke to her - she hasn't looked at him yet, but she did talk to Tim. He is recommending a drug called Elspar in conjunction with the prednisone. Now, Elspar is a chemo drug, but he has used in gliders on several occassions with success in some cases. He said that it depends on if it is lymphoblastic or lympho-something else (I couldn't write fast enough - I'll make sure to take better notes when I pick him up tonight). Now here's the hard part - my vet doesn't stock chemo drugs, she said most vets don't because they're used so rarely. And Fawkes only needs a small, minute, fraction of a bottle. So, we are trying to find a vet in the area that has some, because she said ordering a whole bottle is insane. I may have to take a day off of work and go back up to Knoxville to the teaching hospital just for the injection. And she said, depending on how the cancer reacts to the first injection, he may need a second injection in 3-4 weeks. We're both calling around today & she's checking with her vendors to see what we can do. If any of you is bored and is good at internet searches, I'm looking for veterinary oncologists, or any vet who uses chemo drugs regularly in the tri cities area of TN. I figure these places are my best chance for finding the Elspar. I'll let you guys know about the ugly tumor thing as soon as I find out.
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 10:15 AM
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Gina, loads of prayer going your way. Let us know when you can and good luck in your search today!
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 11:01 AM
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Gina, In my web search, it says that the UT veterinary school has a veterinary oncologist. I know you have had Fawkes there, so maybe that is a start.
Prayers for you and Fawkes continue!!!!!
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 11:38 AM
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Thinking about you Gina ....face hugs to Fawkes!!! Karin
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 11:53 AM
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Well, Dr. Kate thinks that the main tumor is outgrowing Fawkes' blood supply, thus the stretching & ripping - so the key is going to be shrinking it fast. The word on the Elspar - it comes in 10,000 unit vials, Fawkes only needs 70 units per dose, which is once now, then possibly another in 3-4 weeks. Well, once you reconstitute the Elspar, it's only good for up to 8 hours, and each vial is $150! It's a good thing I took this temp job, or I'd be up a creek! The good news is, I found a vet clinic down the street from my office that has a vial they will let me take as long as I replace it - so we won't have to wait for an order to come in to start treating Fawkes. I thought about going back up to UT, but by the time I paid for gas, and took a day off of work, I'd be out $125, and I'd have to drive all day long (which isn't worth the extra $25). Plus, they charge you $100 just to walk in the door up there! I'm just better off paying for the whole vial & having Dr. Kate do it. I read up a bit on the Elspar, and if I'm reading it right, the Elspar sort of "forces" a remission, and can drastically shrink the tumor(s), especially when used in conjunction with prednisone. The prednisone also helps lessen the toxicity of the Elspar...I think...I'm no doctor, but I tend to be a pretty smart cookie Thanks for your support guys, I really appreciate all of you who have been here with me for the long haul (even you lurkers). I'll post more when I know more...
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 12:29 PM
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Guilty for being a lurker Gina, I'm still keeping you both in my prayers. You know if there's anything I can do to help, just let me know
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 02:24 PM
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Yep. Me too, what Suz said!
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Ok, well the Elspar has been ordered, it will be here FedEx tomorrow. Fawkes (and Seti, or Cino) will go in tomorrow morning again, and have his injection whenever the shipment comes in - though Dr. Kate said she will likely wait until after lunch so she can watch him for the remainder of the day. She said that side effects are relatively mild - he will probably be sore though as it is an intermuscular injection - and if this works, it will be dramatic, so keep your fingers crossed. Fawkes weiged in at 157g today, which is a serious loss, down about 20g in the last week and 1/2, even with the tumor growth. It seems the only thing I can get him to eat is moths, and those are few and far between. I am trying, please Fawkes, eat something! I am going to try pinkies again, you never know.... SUZ! I got the box today! THANK YOU! Those toys are sure to brighten Fawkes' spirits (I LUV the new one)! I put them in tonight & I already hear a little ding a ling a ling! I'll have to go peek & see who it is....
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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08/27/08 09:28 PM
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Sending lots n lots of hugs and prayers for his treatment tomorrow Gina.
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Gina, my continued thoughts and prayers for you and Fawkes both hun. If there is ANYTHING I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask dear. HUGSSSSS
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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I dropped Fawkes (and Cino) off at Dr. Kate's this morning - everybody please keep him in your thoughts & prayers today, I am just going to be a nervous wreck all day!
I don't know if I should try to bring him to work with me tomorrow, or if he would be more comfortable at home with his family. What do you guys think? On one hand, I would be able to watch him at work in case something happened, but on the other hand, he would probably get more rest (and be less stressed) at home...
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Gina I will light a candle and pray very hard for Fawkes today. I know if it were me, I would leave him at home but see if someone could go by a few times during the day and just check on him. He will need his rest and he won't get it really at work. But I know it is a hard call, as you will want to be able to watch him. See how he is today when you pick him up and make your decision then. (((Gina & Fawkes)))
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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If any of you is bored and is good at internet searches, I'm looking for veterinary oncologists, or any vet who uses chemo drugs regularly in the tri cities area of TN. I figure these places are my best chance for finding the Elspar. I'm pretty good at researching, so I immediately started looking for you. Here are the links I found but first is an email address to write to. "If you need help finding a veterinary oncologist in your area who can provide chemotherapy for your dog, click the blue box below. The list that we send you will include medical oncologists, not radiation oncologists or board certified surgeons. Type your city and state into the Subject line of the Email that will open." vetoncologistfinder@themagicbulletfund.org These are for dogs with cancer but they should have information that would help fawkes too. http://www.oncurapartners.com/http://www.helpyourdogfightcancer.com/onco.htmlhttp://www.helpyourdogfightcancer.com/SensibleSuppsArticle.htmlhttp://www.helpyourdogfightcancer.com/research.htmllinks to oncological vets. http://www.vetcancersociety.org/http://www.acvim.org/http://www.gcvs.com/http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks30.htmhttp://www.cancerindex.org/clinks30.htm#vgenhttp://www.oncolink.org/links for info on cancer drugs for animals. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/pharmacy_center.htmllinks for cancer info. http://www.gulfcoastvetspec.com/oncology/http://www.cancerindex.org/clinks7.htmLink for financial aid. http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/I will continue to search and see if I can find more specific information for you. Continued prayers and love for you and brave Fawkes.
Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Connie 812-890-9734, 24/7 Emergencies/Joey issues SmallWorldSuggies"The greater the challenge, the sweeter the reward" "Glide free Silly "Ozball" Ozzie. You left us 11/21/12..way too soon. You're forever loved, remembered, missed."
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Thank you Connie - it appears that all the specialists in TN are in Knoxville. Ya know, I didn't think about it until now, but I'm right on the border of NC, VA & KY - I should check those states too... Edited to say - No luck in those states either
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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The vet called me to let me know that Fawkes had his Elspar injection around 12:30pm - she says he was a trooper and is doing just fine. I will be picking him up around 5:20pm, so I hope all continues to go well...
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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That's great news! Gina, If you haven't already, I suggest that you stop the magnets for now.
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Re: Fawkes Has Lymphoma - Part 3
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Glad he made it through today. Prayers continue.
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