Comments on: Great Dane Cancer

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:05:16 +0000

Sorry I’m just seeing your comment, my notification system seems to have failed me.
It is a hard decision. As you know we opted for amputation and K’Ehleyr did well adapting. There is no real way to know how much time it will give you. If the cancer has already spread then your time will be limited but the source of the pain will be gone.
Follow your heart is the best I can offer.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:43:44 +0000

In reply to Christina Natsikostas. We are exploring options to navigate osteosarcoma with our 5 year old. I'm so fo conflicted. We want to least suffering for him but want more time with him.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 21:01:18 +0000

In reply to Christina Natsikostas. Wow! That is great she is doing so well.Enjoy every day you get to be with her.

By: Christina Natsikostas

Christina Natsikostas — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:50:24 +0000

My dane is a newly tripaw. She will be turning 10 next month. The onset of symptoms occurred on 10/4/23 and she had a bone biopsy 10/30/23 that gave conflicting results of osteomyelitis but the needle aspiration showed neoplasm. We opted to do stereostatic radiation on 11/28/23. 2 weeks later she tolerated 1 round of chemotherapy (carboplatin) and zelondronate (bone strengthening) with no side effects. On 1/10/24 she had her front right leg amputated due to a fracture. She is 4 days post-surgery and requires no assistance, is eating and drinking normal, and going to the bathroom normally. It took her about 2 days to go to the bathroom unassisted. She can get up after lying on her incision with a little support I give on her rear. It has been truly remarkable to witness her resilience and strength!