Holding your hand as we await the news.
PAWS UP JASPER BOY!!!!!
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Holding your hand as we await the news.
PAWS UP JASPER BOY!!!!!
Tap, tap, tap...... Yo Tina, any news?????? Thinking of you and our sweet Jasper. xxxooo
Kathy
Bumping up this thread, so you can find it easily.;)
Me too, I'm with Kathy.
Getting antsy here!!!!! :o
Thanks Kathy and Addy, my vet called Friday afternoon with the cytology report. I haven't been able to post because I have been upset, and also have something else going on that is extremely stressful and has been taking my time and impacting my ability to deal with this.
The report showed no cancer cells in the sample, so that is wonderful news. The results are somewhat inconclusive however. She said there are lots of inflammatory cells and the pathologist questions whether the fluid might be coming from his sinus. It sounds like they aren't sure exactly where the fluid is coming from. My vet said if it is coming from his sinus then there must be some kind of hole that has broken through the bone in the frontal sinus to allow the fluid to get through, which is a big concern of course. :( She said she hasn't seen anything like this before so has done quite a bit of research. She found that the most common reasons for loss of bone integrity in this area are cancer or a fungal infection. :eek: She said there are lots of questions and she is not sure exactly what is happening.
She is going to email a consult to the internal medicine specialist to ask what else could be going on, if there are other things to be concerned about, and what would be the next diagnostic step. She mentioned possibly a CT scan or scope. She will call me as soon as she hears back from him and has more information.
The original lump is not as raised as it was, but the swelling has travelled or shifted more toward the middle of his head and forward toward the bridge of his nose. My vet is aware. Today it seems like it may be a bit more swollen, but mostly about the same. It doesn't seem to bother him unless I try to mess with it, and I am very careful when I touch it.
That's all I know right now. I am trying to not worry, but not being very successful. Thank you for checking on my boy, and sorry for the delay. I have just been so upset I couldn't post. I am very scared, especially since my vet doesn't seem to know what is going on. Please keep him in your thoughts. xo
Well, no cancer, YAY!!!! We'll take that for now. Jasper Boy definitely keeps us guessing. Glad to hear that the yucky lump doesn't seem to be hurting him, unless you fiddle with it of course. Unfortunately, we can't stop doing that when we know that something is off. :o
PAWS UP JASPER BOY!!!!
So sorry to hear that you still have other things going on that are troubling you. We may remain here for you as always.
Hugs,
Kathy
Tina, thanks so much for taking the time and energy to post an update. Boy, the lump/fluid indeed sounds like a mystery, and I understand why you remain concerned. It sounds as though your vet is doing a great job, though, in terms of trying to pursue the cause. And since it sounds as though an infection of some sort is the more desirable option, that is what I'll be pulling for!
Like Kathy, I'm also so sorry that you have additional stress piling on right now. The worry over Jasper would be more than enough, all on its own. :o
Continue to write when you can. But even during times when you cannot, please know that we are always here and sending warm and healing thoughts to you and sweet Jasper.
Big hugs coming your way,
Marianne
Hi Tina. So, so sorry that you have multiple stressful things going on in your life right now. One is more than enough. Did they talk about starting him on some sort of antibiotic to see if he responded? Not sure if that is even a route they can take without knowing.
We'll be around if you need to yak or just vent.
I think your vet is a winner, and has certainly tried to stay on top of Jaspers various issues and get him the best treatment possible.
Hey Tina, reading these posts I am going to take the no cancer and that the bone looked good on the X-ray. I hope the IMS has some positive suggestions to get to the bottom of this bump. Stink you have so much going on right now, hard enough handling one thing let alone other issues too, you poor thing, come on over here and get in middle of this big group hug ((((((((TINA & JASPER & SHELBY TOO)))))) hope the next post brings good news! xxx
Yeah, we are all climbing in that shower with you, ok in swimsuits of course, for a big group hug, Tina. We aren't going to leave you crying in the shower all alone.
Sometimes I get an unknown splinter on a finger and it ends up swelling up, looks like a hard bump and finally after a few months it bursts open and the splinter flys out, all the gook drains out.
I'm just rambling.
Tina, we can all have a good girly night chat too if you need one.
Hey, speak for yourself Addy! I'm not getting in the shower with you girls, but will gladly be the towel girl.;):D
Thinking of you Tina. We are here, but not all in the shower. :D
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Originally Posted by addy
Eek a very strange picture popped into my head reading about the shower scene lol. Hope it's a big sure cos there's a ton of ppl wishing you and Jasper some good news and hope we hear it soon xxxxx
Up for a late night potty break. Me, not Rosie.;):D Anyway, I was hoping that you'd be around.
Thinking of you and sending tons of love and healing vibes your way.
ooooxxxx
Kathy
Geez Louise, I said we had swimming suits on:)
What's a shower among friends?:D:D
Hey Tina, hope you are ok.
Bumping up!!!!!!
Waiting, semi-patiently for word.;)
Sending love, hugs, and healing energy.
xxxxoooo
Kathy
Thank you so much dear friends. It has been a tough tough past week. We had another vet visit today and the news is not good for my precious boy. :( I am having a hard time bringing myself to post the words, and hope to be able to in the next day or two.
The other horribly stressful thing that I mentioned previously is that on 6/20 I was given a 30 day notice at my job, the result of a re-evaluation of all positions that has been going on for the last 6 months or so.
After the initial shock, in addition to working, I had been trying to get my resume updated and looking for jobs, all in the midst of the latest developments with Jasper. I am not able to even think about that now, the priority is my boy. I wasn't going to mention anything about my job, but you all are my family and I felt you should know all that was going on. It is just so much to deal with. Please keep us in your prayers. xo
Hello welcome to the forum!
Sorry can't give you some good information about what happen to Jasper! Hope you find some good information, I pray for your doggy hope he can get better soon.
Hi Tina, just saw your post and wishing I was looking before when you popped in. I feel sick for you, on both fronts, hopefully when you feel up to posting we can help. Not so worried about your job because you are so awesome at what you do and I am thinking something even better will come along, something that is not so stressful. Makes my blood boil after all the extras you have put into that job and what rotten timing, big hugs for you tonight xxxx
Oh Tina, I think Trish is right, something less stressful will come along but I know it's a shock and a big change.
If you can't write about Jasper, we understand. Just know we all care very much.
If you need us , we are all here.
Huge hugs, Tina.
Oh Tina, I agree with Trish 100% about your job -- I'm hoping that even a better opportunity will come your way this time around. One with less stress and far more appreciation! But in the meantime, this is such a tough spot to be in. :o :(
And as for our Jasper boy, just tell us more as you feel able. We are always here and thinking of you both. I am sending prayers and healing wishes. It sounds as though you are facing something pretty rough, so please know your family stands ready to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Love, Marianne
Hi Tina, I have been waiting on the sidelines for your news and I'm so sorry for all the struggles. I too am sending along my prayers to you and Jasper and will continue to do so.
Hugs,
Shana
Hi Tina. So sorry.:o. This isn't the news I was hoping to hear. It does seem that life piles on the stress at the worst possible moment.:o
Yes, we do care very much about you, Jasper and Shelby. We walk along side you wherever you path leads. Our sweet Jasper is in our thoughts and prayers. Poor little guy has been through so much.
That sucks about your job. :( Again, I am so sorry.:o
((((Hugs))))
Kathy
I am also sending prayers your way. It is hard to put some news in writing as you really don't want to see it. It took me all day to post about Lena, so when you're ready, as you can see, we will all be here to comfort you.
Tina -- joining everyone in sending prayers for you and Jasper! It is difficult enough to deal with one stressful situation at a time -- more than that and we can easily go into overload.
Just back to check on you both this evening. Know that we care and remain here for you always.
PAWS UP JASPER!!!
(((((((((Hugs)))))))))
Still here Tina.
Tina, I sure do hope something even better comes your way job wise. I just know it will, somehow.
Sweetie, you know you have a wonderful "got your back" support system here whenever you need us. Whatever is going on, we will walk the walk with you.
Sending you great big virtual hugs, sure wish we where all there to give you real ones, ply you with girly drinks and just be that support system that we are already via a computer.
Popping back in to check for word. Still here Tina. Post when you're ready to talk. xxxxoooo
Kathy
Me too, Tina. I so hope you are able to feel our support even during the times that you are not here on the forum. We are with you, always.
Dear Tina,
Me and mine are also holding space for you and our precious boy, Jasper. Your family at K9C is here whenever you are ready to talk. We will be by your side always.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Just popping in to send you a hug today. :)
I'M BACK!!!!!!! Group hug automated delivery system!;)
Kathy
I am here and feeling all the support and hugs, thank you all so much. I certainly need it. I just haven't been able to post. Every time I try, a flood starts and I haven't been able to get it done. I will try again tonight. I can't thank you all enough, the ongoing support means more than I can say. Love and hugs to all, and please continue to keep us in your prayers, especially my sweet boy. xxoo
Hi Tina,
Thanks for checking in. Yes, tons of prayers are flooding in for you and our sweet Jasper.
Oh Tina, we are always thinking of you and your sweet boy and we worry about both of you.
It's okay not to post until you really feel that you can. Sometimes the emotions are just too overwhelming when we try to get the words out. We will be here whether you post, don't post, just read, or can't even bear to take a peek into the forum. We are Always here for you both.
Sending you big hugs.
Yes, a bunch of worry warts here.:o How about a condensed version with minimal details first, then you can post more as you are able.;)
We are always by your side surrounding you with love, whether you're able to log on or not. We are family. That includes all! You, of course, Jasper, Shelby and Angel Dakota. xxxooo
Hi Tina. It's just me naggy Kathy, making sure your thread stays close by and doesn't get lost on another page. Thinking of you all. xxxooo
Back again...
It's me again. Thinking of you both.
Sweetie, just know we all love you and Jasper.
I know very well of coming here to write to our dear family only to literally freeze up and not be able to type one single word.
Means you are not ready and that's okay.
So we will just pop in to let you know we care. No pressure to respond, Tina. We care too much to make it hard.
All our love.