SienasMom

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• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  You should not give up hope! There are lots of people in this group with dogs that have lived a year or more after the diagnosis. There are many options for treatment, with traditional and holistic medicines. We all felt your same emotions after hearing or just fearing the TCC diagnosis, but you will soon find your own way to be strong and face the disease. Even though its hard to hear the news, there's no reason to ...

  May 17 at 2:46 AM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Siena had her 6 week ultrasound yesterday and we got the astounding news that her tumor shrank by about a third in the last six weeks! When I saw the tumor on the screen, I thought the doctor was looking at the wrong part of the bladder because I didn't see bulk that I normally do. But, it turns out the tumor is much smaller. I am delighted and grateful.   After Siena stopped taking the Neo, she went on Piroxi...

  March 08 at 6:27 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Karin, I was so sorry to read your news. I loved all the stories you shared about Bailey. She seemed to be such a wonderful dog. I hope that you are doing ok after the loss and that there is lots of comfort from the others in your life who loved Bailey too. You certainly have the prayers and support of everyone here. Warmest regards, Jenn

  March 03 at 5:09 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Karin, Hang in there and enjoy every moment you have together with Bailey. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Jenn

  February 20 at 1:01 AM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Thanks Lynn, I hope your time away was relaxing and healing. It must be hard without Chica. My thoughts are with you and thanks for hanging out on the board to help the rest of us. My vet spoke with the Dr.s at A&M today!

  February 12 at 10:17 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Lynn, what was Chica's reaction to the procedure? Do they experience any side effects? Sounds like something I'd like to look into for Siena. Texas isn't that far from Utah. Can you share the name of the vet who did the procedure? Thanks. I love the information and hope this board provides. Jenn

  February 09 at 5:06 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  I wish I had good news to report, but Siena's ultrasound this week showed that the tumor has grown and is nearing the area of the urethra. I'm so disappointed, but I know that this cancer is hard to beat.  I am looking for new ideas for treatment today. I can't say that the neo didn't work, because the tumor was held in check for a while (she's was diagnosed 10 months ago).  I've even thought about trying ...

  January 12 at 5:59 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Hi Sallie, I was wondering if you could tell me what happened when Shelby's tumor went away. Did she have symptoms or any blood in her urine? Now that is winter here in Utah, I can see blood in Siena's urine. I am going to get an ultrasound this week to see what is going on with the tumor. While it could be getting worse, I like to hope that it might be going away as well. Any info you have on what Shelby went thro...

  January 06 at 11:34 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  Cathtalk, Are they going to do a needle aspirated of the bladder cancer or another mass? It's a really bad idea to do it of the TCC because it can spread the cancer to the wall of the body. The best way to sample the tcc is with a scope. You probably already know that, but i wanted to mention it, just in case. Baileys mom, I'm so sorry to hear what you both are going through. I hope Bailey gets stronger soon....

  October 26 at 1:24 PM view post

• SienasMom has replied to a post on the message board

  I just wanted to send my best wishes to everyone in the group, especially to the families of Chloe and Huey. It is hard to read about each other's struggles, but so helpful at the same time. Your courage at facing this disease is admirable. Siena had her monthly checkup today. I was a bit concerned because she's seemed under the weather lately, but I got good news that her tumor is slightly smaller. This is her 5th ...

  September 21 at 3:58 AM view post