Mira, 7yr old Husky - Cushings ruled out; liver cancer (Mira has passed)

[Franklin'sMum]

Janis,

I'm so very sorry for what you're going through, and know that you and Bud are doing everything possible for Mira. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jane, Franklin and Bailey xxx

[Casey's Mom]

I am so glad you have options - be strong for your girl. I have learned on this site that chemo does not have all of the side effects on dogs as it does on humans so that is a blessing.

Hugs to you,

[frijole]

Thanks for the update. Please know we are cheering you on. Your goal now is quite simple - enjoy every single day with your dear one. And that is a lesson to all of us right? Continued hugs and prayers, Kim

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Janis,

Girl, I am so proud of you! One step at a time, one day at a time and you are stepping out!

I don't know what "round" could mean in reference to a mass, but we can sure try to find out. If you will notice under our logo at the top of the page, the second word in white at the bottom is "Educate". That applies to all of us; we learn from each other then share what we learn.

I encourage you to join one or more of the canine cancer forums. You will be able to talk to people who are facing the same thing you and Mira are and who can share their unique experiences with you. Again, that does not mean you can leave us!!!! You and Mira are family now and we want ya'll here with us.

Keep your chin up! You are doing a great job, Mom.

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

[Altira]

I am so glad you have options - be strong for your girl. I have learned on this site that chemo does not have all of the side effects on dogs as it does on humans so that is a blessing.

Hugs to you,

Yes that is what they told me. I will try to met with the person who the ACC doctor asked me to see. On Thursday. They have already discussed it.

Last night I called ACC and asked for all of their records on Mira. They sent me ten pages. They did everything you can imagine. All written in greek of course. I think I read the cancer type but I'll have to look again. Maybe the lung mass came first. It was refered to as the primary I think.

We had a good night. No coughing, almost no whining and only a tiny tiny bit oh Tramadol over twelve hours. I even got a wag a couple times wow.

Here's one for you... Mira's affected lung is on her LEFT side. She has an mild ear infection on the LEFT side. She has an unexplainable bad limp in her LEFT front leg. They can find no reason for the limp. I'm really concerned about this limp. You know how a dog gets when he can't walk anymore. Can't make his legs work right. They set it down wrong (knuckle over) then look all confused. God i dont want to remember that. Anyway... It seems like that. I sure hope I'm wrong.

I appreciate everyone of you here truly. You are all valuable and caring in your own way.

Janis

[labblab]

I encourage you to join one or more of the canine cancer forums. You will be able to talk to people who are facing the same thing you and Mira are and who can share their unique experiences with you. Again, that does not mean you can leave us!!!! You and Mira are family now and we want ya'll here with us.

Keep your chin up! You are doing a great job, Mom.

Janis, I just want to "second" what Leslie has already said (with additional emphasis on the part about YOU NOT LEAVING US)!!!

Also, I think I can shed a little light as to what the vets mean when they use the word "round" -- I believe they are indicating that Mira's cancer falls within the category of being a "round cell" type of tumor. Mast cell tumors are among the most common type of round cell tumors. I believe that round cell cancer occurs most frequently as tumors on or just below the skin. But some round cell tumors can also invade internal organs, as appears to be the case for Mira. Here's link to a brief description of the different types of round cell tumors:

http://www.vetinfo.com/the-5-types-o...s-in-dogs.html

Marianne

[lulusmom]

Hi Janis,

I'm so glad to hear that you and Mira had a much better night. I really haven't a clue as to why Mira is limping but I do know that just like all of the other body parts and organs, cancer can affect the radial nerve, which pretty much operates the foreleg. When this happens a dog will knuckle over because the leg goes numb and they can't feel it. Hopefully, the specialist you will be seeing on Thursday will be able to shed some light on the subject.

Glynda

[Altira]

"Hepatic and thoracic masses likely related and likely neoplastic, pending stat cytology...."

That's what it says under Assessment on one sheet. She told me all about it in detail over the phone but all I could remember was round. That's why I went after the records. She did say that the two sample matched. She hoped the lung was a fatty harmless type. If it started there it could be something she breathed in. My husband thinks it was his failt. He sprays foot spray every morning. For years and years. I don't want to blame him but it is possible and Mira sure hated it. I didn't say anything. Bud comes in this morning and says "no more spraying". Poor Bud, I keep thinking of things I did too.

Damn why is Mira crying now? A lot..

[Altira]

Oh ok. She wanted Kira's spot! Kira had the spot next to me. This happens a lot. Mira will whine and whine until Kira gives up something. I'll look at Kira and say can she have it for awhile Mira is driving me crazy. And Kira does it. If it's a bone I'll take it and give it back to Kira after a while. My dogs learned to share they do it on there own a lot. Yup that was it. It's all quiet again.

Huskies whine a lot. How do you know when it's pain? I'm glad I figured this one out. I don't want Mira to be in pain.

Ok... I'm 54 and live in Orange California. How about you all? I will stay Marianne..

[Altira]

Hi Janis,

I'm so glad to hear that you and Mira had a much better night. I really haven't a clue as to why Mira is limping but I do know that just like all of the other body parts and organs, cancer can affect the radial nerve, which pretty much operates the foreleg. When this happens a dog will knuckle over because the leg goes numb and they can't feel it. Hopefully, the specialist you will be seeing on Thursday will be able to shed some light on the subject.

Glynda

Oh that would be good (I think). Bone cancer, would that be visable in an xray? God I don't want to know? I think my brother mentioned bone cancer. Please no more....

Ummm Mira's poop is soft. Its the Tramadol right? It started getting soft then and continues to get softer. Not much form left now. It says I am to report diarrhea. Her belly makes noise right after she eats too.

Janis