Confused and Overwhelmed-Diagnosed Anal Sac Carcinoma (Woody has passed)

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Originally Posted by goldengirl88

Tracy;
We have program in the US for pets that need life saving treatments and the owners cannot afford it. Can you research anything on your computer about this where you are? Do you have a Jack Russell Club there? They may be your best bet as they want to maintain the breed, and could possibly help financially. It may not be that much for the chemo. Can you call back and get a chemo estimate? Could you make payments on the chemo? The clinical trials are also an option. You got this far so I am just trying to think of anything that may help. What about the makes of the Chemo drugs, could you possibly contact them and work something out that way? Please don't give up, I am afraid you may regret it. With the surgery being paid by the insurance that is a big blessing. All I am saying is research all your options well so you know you did all you could. Whatever you decide we are with you on it 100%. We are all still here to help you, lean on us we will hold you up. God Bless You and Woody.
Patti

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I have phoned the hospital to speak with Emma to see how much his chemo would be and what sort either tablet or IV. I'm still waiting on her calling back. I've also emailed the rescue Woody came from to see if the have Any ideas. I've googled everything I can think off but there doesn't seem to be any help in Scotland I looked up care credit but couldn't find if they did it in Uk I,m checking my cupboards see what I can sell on eBay. I maybe down but I'm certainly not out yet x

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Tracy:
Great attitude, we will figure this out together, have faith it will work out. Glad Leslie had some ideas on sources for funding. Let us know about the chemo cost when you get it. Just take care of yourself, I know this is stressful. We will help you thru this. Blessings
Patti

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Originally Posted by FemaleK9

There are veterinary schools at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. They might have clinical trials that Woody would qualify for that would reduce or even eliminate some of the costs.

Just doing a quick search, I found this website that has some ideas that might help: FightCanineCancer.com. I'll keep looking to see what I can find, but I think your first step might be to contact your vet and see if they can find out about any clinical trials or programs at the veterinary schools.

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Have you or your vet(s) tried contacting the veterinary schools?

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Originally Posted by FemaleK9

Have you or your vet(s) tried contacting the veterinary schools?

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Karen

Woody is a patient of the Vet School Glasgow which is a teaching hospital, so I will ask Emma about this as I do know they have a Cancer Research Unit on the campus.

Great idea Karen, keep the ideas coming we will get a solution for Woody yet. Blessings
Patti

You sound like me selling on Ebay to get extra funds. Whatever you do, do NOT go on Craigslist. The filth and spam I got back was incredible, it really was. I used a throw away email address thank goodness.

This will all work out. Many hugs to Woody.

Tracy:
Just checking in on Woody today to see how he is?? Hope he is doing well and I hope you are too. Blessings
Patti

I,m back with some news. Have spoken with Emma at the hospital and we have went through the surgery what happens, how long he will need in hospital, his aftercare, what to expect side effects etc and if Woody is a good candidate or not. And the news is Woody is booked for surgery to remove Terry on Tuesday 22nd October at 9 am gulp. He will need to go into hospital the night before so he has to be in from Monday at 7 pm and all going well should be home by Thursday Yay! He will need around 2 weeks to heal before we need to consider Chemo.

Emma went into detail about the Chemo Woody would be likely to need and suggested they use a cheaper drug, as with Woody,s sensitive tummy she doesn,t think he would tolerate the usual one (he is back on the metronizodole for his diar again) and it would be IV treatment as it gives the best results. He would need 6 doses and they would be 3 weeks apart but he would be able to come home same day. So the cost of each Chemo would be approximately £350.00 each and with a US being done at the 4th Chemo to check I reckon I would need to find around £2, 500. I have to pay for each Chemo session at the end of the session they don,t allow you to make instalments and theres not any trials going on at the moment. For now I,m focusing on his Surgery, I couldn,t not at least give the little man a chance. I feel strangely calm now that his surgery is booked still worried sick as there was a lot explained of what could go wrong but can,t focus on that for now, this weekend I,m gonna just love Woody :D

Thank you all for allowing me to moan and cry and for holding my hand and giving me the strength to go through this.

Tracy:
I don't consider it moaning and crying at all. I am so happy you decided to go forward with the surgery, I would have done the same. Would you be able to get a small loan at the bank to pay the chemo? I am so glad they explained all this to you thoroughly. I know what you mean about the calm. I would be glad and calm knowing Terry will be out of there too. I am praying for you and Woody. Blessings
Patti

It's big decisions like these that really tear us apart, isn't it? I'm glad you have peace now that the decision is made. Just don't second guess yourself whatever happens from now on. You did your due diligence, got Woody the help he needed, got all the tests, gathered all the information possible short of a crystal ball and chose the best course you could for your sweet Woody based on that infomation. That's all we can ever do, for our dogs or our human loved ones.

I'm glad that you are able to do the surgery. We'll be praying for a fast recovery for Woody.

Tracy:
I am so glad for you that Woody's surgery is soon approaching. It will bring you a lot of relief to know Terry is gone. Have a great weekend with Woody, and let him run and play to his little hearts content. Blessings
Patti

Hi Tracy

Uh oh, sorry to hear the latest about Woody. Are they going to be aggressive with taking the lymph nodes too? I hope they can get as many as possible to clear out any microscopic traces.

Well we already knew with it being in the lymph node it was some sort of cancer, so it is good they have been able to confirm where it came from and then surgically excise it, they may well get it all anyway!! So go into this surgery as positive as can be, Woody is going to feel your vibes so make them as positive as possible!! :D He is a tough boy and I bet is going to surprise you by how quick he gets over this surgery!! Then we start planning for the next step. One day at a time Tracy! xxx

Hi everyone Trish they will be taking out the lymph node as well providing its not entwined with major blood vessels which they don,t think it is, so it will be all gone there are taking out both anal sacs just in case.

We,ve had a really good few days, Woody,s diar is almost gone and he has been on good form. Today the weather has been raining heavy and some wind but it didn,t stop Woody going up the ridge to play as all the cattle are now inside for the winter the farmers let dogs in the fields and Woody had to find the biggest mucky puddle and dive straight in when he came out I couldn,t see the colour of where his white coat started and ended he was filthy, but had the biggest grin on his face. :p

I,m still focusing on the positive as in a few days Terry will be gone and not growing inside my boy so that in itself is positive. I am scared and feel sick most of the time with nerves but we,ve came this far together I just need to keep it together a while longer. To be honest when I look at him running about covered in all sorts what,s not to smile about, he,s here, he,s alive and he,s not in any pain and that,s all I can ask for. :p

Oh good on ya Woody!!! Glad he found that big puddle, what a little rascal he is!! I bet he stunk too, awesome.... Flynn would have been running with him and rolling in all manner of stinkiness for good measure. They have to make you smile don't they, I wish us humans could live in the moment and have less worry, they set us such a good example of how to handle things don't they :D:D

Pleased they are going for it with the surgery, that is good news. I have a good feeling about this Tracy!! We will be with you for sure, we will be waiting for the news on his surgery with baited breath on Tuesday and willing on Woody with good wishes!! xx

Tracy:
So glad Woody is enjoying his time outdoors. That puddle sounds like something Tipper would do. You are going to make it thru this we are all behind you. I am also eagerly awaiting the exit of Terry. It is only a couple days away, and your darling boy will be free of all the nasty stuff. I am sure it will make him feel a lot better too. You are doing good, and doing a wonderful job with Woody. He is lucky to have you. I am saying a special prayer for Woody every nite. God Bless you both
patti

Tracy:
I said a special prayer for Woody last nite. I am excited that Terry will soon be history. I hope you were able to get some rest, as you will need it to care for your patient when he gets home. I am sure he will have you catering to his every whim!! He deserves it! It is going to be fine, and you will be so happy after all this is over. I only wish Tipper's tumor was in a different place and it could have been removes easily, I would feel so much better, but it can't be because she would not live thru it at her age etc. I am praying for you both to get thru this with ease. Blessings
Patti

Thanks Patti for the prayers :) We are just about to leave for the hospital as at this time of day with traffic its a 2 hour drive to get there.

Woody has been good yesterday and today, he had to have a bath after his puddle jumping the other day as he was really quite stinky lol, he hates baths so didn,t speak to me for a few hours and took himself off to the bedroom in the huff every time I went to check on him he turned his back on me, and this morning he thought it would be a great idea to dry himself off on my duvet cover (which is cream) so guess I,ll have something to do tonight when he,s not here.

I wondered if you could all keep my baby boy in your thoughts tonight for his op tomorrow morning. I,m sure he will be fine as he is in good hands but its not my hands

Tracy and Woody dog x

I'm along for the ride, Tracy! The K9C angels will be fluttering around you and our sweet Woody, as well as his medical team, the whole time. Prayers, positive thoughts, and healing energies are rising for him from all around the globe.

I'm so glad he got to get stinky and play in the mud a bit, and that ya'll had some good days. Hold onto those memories and believe there will be many more puddle playing days to come in the future.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

All fingers and toes are crossed for a good outcome for Woody!

I most definitely have Woody in my thoughts, are you staying there close to him of coming back home? Hope he travels ok. What time is the surgery so I can concentrate my good vibes right then?!?! Maybe my time this evening as I think you are 12 hrs behind us there.

PAWS UP WOODY!!!!!!

Trish - I had to come back home :mad: He is booked in first so 0930 am is his slot, the op should take no more that 1.5 to 2 hours, so they will ring me when he is round. He won,t probably be home till Thursday night. I can go visit him tomorrow night but I don,t think I,m going to I really don,t want him stressed out thinking yay she,s here to take me away and then I bog off after an hour or so without him. The nurses have promised to text and send me up to date pics of him :D

He trotted off nicely again with the vet with his little wiggly bum, then stopped and pee,d on the door of the ward, looked back at me and trotted of inside. He was not fazed at all he really is an adaptable and trusting wee guy. So I,m home alone till Thursday but I,m sure it will go quickly and in no time at all my little cancer free boy will be home :)

Just checked the time zone and it is exactly 12hrs difference so 9.30 tonight I will be thinking of you guys!! C'mon little Woody, you can do it :)

Hope you get some sleep Tracy, time for the surgeon to do her thing so hope she is getting a good nights sleep too :D:D

Glad he trotted off happily, I hate saying goodbye to Flynn and have learnt for me to leave first so I do not have to watch him go as he does not like it one bit. Nice of the nurses to send you pics, that's a great service so he is most definitely in the right place!!

I'm here too Tracy! and we are All right there with Woody in our hearts.

How are you doing tonight? Sometimes just the waiting can be so nerve wrecking.
Sending you lots of hugs and positive energy.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Another Cush Angel checking in for duty. I plan to flutter over both you and your baby throughout the whole ordeal. Stay strong and have faith. Love and healing thoughts, Kim

I'm looking forward to hearing good news tomorrow!

Hi Tracy,
I don't think I have posted to you before, but I have been following along with Woody's story since the beginning and have been keeping you both in my thoughts. You are 6 hours ahead of me, so that means Woody's surgery should be in just a couple of hours. Thinking about you now and sending lots of love, prayers and positive thoughts for your sweet boy. We are all here with you. I will be checking in later.

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper

Ohhhh it's 9.30am in Scotland.... here I am sending my very best wishes to our special boy today! Big hugs for you Tracy, you must be a bundle of nerves till you here he is through it all, so hope you hear good news soon! xx

Tracy:
Thinking and praying for you and sweet Woody. Terry will be gone and you and Woody are going to have a marvelous life together. Gob Bless You Both, we area eagerly awaiting the results.
Patti

Thanks everyone the surgeon has just rung me and Woody is awake phew. They managed to get both lymph nodes, and took both anal sacs as well woo hoo :D :D They said that there maybe some cells left that they can,t see but for now Woody is doing well :p

WOODY 1 TERRY 0

WOOHOO!!!! Let us know if you hear from them again and how our sweet boy is doing.

Take THAT, Terry! :D

So happy Woody has made it through the surgery successfully! You must be so glad that part is now behind you!

Checking in - good news. Continued prayers and support sent across the pond to you and yours. Kim

GO WOODY. GO WOODY, GO WOODY, GO WOODY, GO WOODY
I bet you are breathing a lot easier knowing that Terry has officially bought the farm. God Bless You both I am so happy to hear this news today, thank you God!!!!!
Patti

So happy to hear the operation went well!! Fantastic news! Go Woody!! Sending positive thoughts across the ocean for Woody's complete recovery. So happy for you that things went so well!! He will soon be back jumping in puddles and enjoying his life!

Barbara

Woo Hoo !!!!

Very good news :D

What fantastic news Tracy, I was so hoping to read a positive report when I woke up this morning!! YAY! Good Boy WOODY!!! x

Thank you everyone I can,t tell how relieved I am that he came through the surgery and it went well. The surgeon said she poked around his abdomen and other organs and they all look very healthy :D But the test results will tell us more. I am fully aware that we have a long journey ahead and that this might not be the end of Terry but for now Woody has won round 1 and in my book the boy did good, my little Woody is a fighter.

The night nurse called me at 7.15 pm her name I think she said Linda will be with him all night. She said he had been sick but only once (he usually does this after an anesthetic but he had been fine since. He was alert and responsive to his name but due to the meds he was very sleepy. He hadn,t eaten anything but they were not too worried about it as he had been through a lot today.

I reckon that the power of the K9C angels got me and Woody through everything today and for that I will be eternally grateful ;)