Jewel Is On Chemotherapy

[rjisaterp]

Jewel is on Chemotherapy for a Mast Cell Tumor which was removed. The tumor was subcutaneous which I noticed in January and brought to the vets attention. The tumor was aspirated and certain cells were found that warranted the tumor to be removed. The tumor was surgically removed and was found to be invading muscle tissue. The lab report stated the margins were clean to indicate it was totally removed; however, the cells were mutated (not good). Please see https://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2012/aug/mast_cell_tumors_in_dogs-26719 None of her lymph nodes were enlarged on palpation. Her baseline CBC was within normal limits.

Jewel is on Palladia 75 mg. (chemo) given with food on Mon,. Wed, and Fridays for two weeks then back to the vet for blood work then another 2 weeks of meds. She will get an ultrasound and more blood work at the 4 week visit.

Jewel is also on prednisone and scripts were given for an anti-emetic and one for diarrhea should this occur. The vet said the vomiting and diarrhea would not occur for the first 2 weeks but may after as treatment is given. We'll see.

This will go on for 6 months. I will provide updates as we progress through this yet another medical escapade but, Jewel is my baby girl and we'll make it through this.

 

[Manydogs]

I will be praying for Jewel, and her family. This is disturbing news, will be hoping and praying that the results will be good , and that Jewel gets through all this without too much sickness, and it will all be worth it for a cure. Love to you all.

 

[rjisaterp]

I will be praying for Jewel, and her family. This is disturbing news, will be hoping and praying that the results will be good , and that Jewel gets through all this without too much sickness, and it will all be worth it for a cure. Love to you all.[emoji813]sign:[emoji813]

Thanks.

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[2BullyMama]

Sending tons of love, prayers and positive thoughts to your sweet beautiful Jewel! We are all pulling for her and send the family tons of hugs


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[cefe13]

Castor sends lots of bulldog hugs and we all send positive and healing thoughts.

 

[Cbrugs]

Sending positive thoughts to you and Jewel!!


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[helsonwheels]

Ohhhh baby girl sending positive thoughts n vibes coming your way.

Roger, add some fermented sauerkraut or fermented veggies to her meals cause of all her meds. It will keep her flora (gut) moving. Chemo pills kills all good cells. Why she needs a few extras in her meals. Fermented food has higher probiotics than any other foods. And...have you thought of CBD oils? Also, massage straight frankincense oil on the tumor area. Many studies shows it shrinks tumors. These are all things I sure wouldn’t hesitate if it was for my 2. Just a thought

 

[rjisaterp]

Ohhhh baby girl sending positive thoughts n vibes coming your way.

Roger, add some fermented sauerkraut or fermented veggies to her meals cause of all her meds. It will keep her flora (gut) moving. Chemo pills kills all good cells. Why she needs a few extras in her meals. Fermented food has higher probiotics than any other foods. And...have you thought of CBD oils? Also, massage straight frankincense oil on the tumor area. Many studies shows it shrinks tumors. These are all things I sure wouldn’t hesitate if it was for my 2. Just a thought

Thank you Helene. What would be the best brand of CBD oil as I have seen other discussions on the use of the oil.

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[helsonwheels]

Thank you Helene. What would be the best brand of CBD oil as I have seen other discussions on the use of the oil.

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Here is a website I order from, for myself as I have a wear n tear shoulder from a cross country skiing accident when I was in my teens that I never bothered with. Today it’s haunting me. Anyhoo, this link has oils for pets. There is also a online chat button which is where you can tell the person exactly what Jewel is taking as meds and they will guide you on the proper oil to take. I’m not sure if you can cross it from Canada to US but at least you’ll know what potent to get Jewels. Then buy it from your end.

https://wccannabis.ca/product-category/pet-health/

[MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION], I know Jax is on CBD oil for pain only. Did your vet mentioned the difference in potent for pain n cancer? I will definitely look into it but thought of you.

 

[rjisaterp]

Here is a website I order from, for myself as I have a wear n tear shoulder from a cross country skiing accident when I was in my teens that I never bothered with. Today it’s haunting me. Anyhoo, this link has oils for pets. There is also a online chat button which is where you can tell the person exactly what Jewel is taking as meds and they will guide you on the proper oil to take. I’m not sure if you can cross it from Canada to US but at least you’ll know what potent to get Jewels. Then buy it from your end.

https://wccannabis.ca/product-category/pet-health/

[MENTION=16619]Cbrugs[/MENTION], I know Jax is on CBD oil for pain only. Did your vet mentioned the difference in potent for pain n cancer? I will definitely look into it but thought of you.

Thanks. I'll give them a shout tomorrow.

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[oscarmayer]

I’m really sorry you guys are going through this. I hope Jewel is tolerating the chemo.
The semi-weekly bloodwork is to determine her ability to receive additional chemo, nothing else. She may look miserable and feel miserable but if the bloodwork says she can tolerate more chemo, then they will offer it.
It will be up to you to make the call to delay a dose or stop it if quality of life is adversely affected.
Tough times ahead...with luck, maybe not.
Please give her a big ole hug for me.

 

[helsonwheels]

Thanks. I'll give them a shout tomorrow.

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I just spoke to them. According to them, any CBD oil or even their treats. It goes by the weight of your dog. But do ask them again tomorrow. I forgot to tell them how much Jewels weighs.

 

[Cbrugs]

I was definitely going to mention CBD oil! Chemo is harsh on humans so it will be harsh for a dog as well. The CBD oil I get is straight from a vet and it’s a higher concentrate then some others. I think it’s definitely worth a try to keep Jewel comfortable.


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[rjisaterp]

I just spoke to them. According to them, any CBD oil or even their treats. It goes by weighted your dog. But do ask them again tomorrow. I forgot to tell them a Jewels weight.

Jewel is 63 lbs.

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[rjisaterp]

I’m really sorry you guys are going through this. I hope Jewel is tolerating the chemo.
The semi-weekly bloodwork is to determine her ability to receive additional chemo, nothing else. She may look miserable and feel miserable but if the bloodwork says she can tolerate more chemo, then they will offer it.
It will be up to you to make the call to delay a dose or stop it if quality of life is adversely affected.
Tough times ahead...with luck, maybe not.
Please give her a big ole hug for me.

Chip thanks. Jewel is sleeping alot since yesterday. But I get a stir out of her to chase kitty cats and squirrels to get her outside. So far so good but this is only after one dose of the Palladia. She still is chipper (no pun intended).

We are giving the prednisone in the morning as she decided to puddle in the bathroom last night. I am staying up late to let her out. The misses will let her early a.m. so not to have accidents like last night.

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