Lymphosarcoma in Doodles

[Susan, Coby & Chloe]

So awfully difficult to write about -- I've not been on the site in ages; things had been going so well with our 3 1/2 yr old chocolate mini-Australian labradoodle. His pictures don't even do him justice. We get stopped every time we go out with him; he is just so adorable and sweet natured. But we were shocked and devastated to learn last week of his diagnosis - I can even feel his enlarged lymph nodes I'm waiting for a call back from a recommended oncologist tomorrow; even had a homeopath friend check with some of her colleagues here and all advised the same. Have to wonder if/what others have experienced. I want to give Bosco a fighting chance IF it's reasonable to do so. I read of one other Labradoodle who went through chemo and the results - which I know is not curative, only palliative. Our hearts are just breaking. 

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

So sorry.  My heart is breaking for you.  Please keep us posted.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am so sorry to hear this about your sweet Bosco. Hugs to all of you! We are here for you!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Keeping good thoughts and sending doodle hugs

[Maggie & Zephyr]

I am sorry about Bosco. Look into herbs to help with the chemo side effects.  I have a book I got from amazon that has a lot of info on conventional and natural therapies. "The natural vet's guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs" by Shawn Messonnier. DVM   Also for long term help look up Dr. Plechner. If I had not found out about this syndrome I'm sure my older dog would not have made it to see her first birthday. Hoping his therapy goes well.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Sorry to read this about your boy! Hoping his treatments go well!

[Miss Ellie]

Susan...sending good positive vibes from Canada and sending our prayers, thoughts and love to you and Bosco.  

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Thinking about you and Bosco today and keeping you in our prayers.  Hugs and love to you!

[Susan, Coby & Chloe]

Bosco feels the love, thank you.  His lymph nodes are no longer enlarged. He is happy, happy, happy!  Next chemo app't is Tues.  It is B-cell which is the better news; not good news is he has evidence of bone marrow involvement.  But he is active and breathing well and comfortable and here to spend another day with us. I, too, am happy to have him remain king of our castle. 

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Bosco, you are so beautiful and we are all praying for you!

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

He is just so special and brought you so much in his short time with you all. Hoping for many many happy, active, comfortable days !

[Susan, Coby & Chloe]

Yes, Sue....this is exactly what I'm focusing on and counting our blessings. Two and a half years ago, I felt such bliss when my DIL stayed with us in preterm labor, making it to 34 weeks when I was with her and my son in the birthing suite to welcome their healthy son and my first grandchild - such joy! Then to be followed a week later by moving my elderly dad out here; what a heartwarming feeling to have family together. And now my dad is battling a debilitating illness on top of dementia; but how he and the people at his facility love having Bosco visit.  So I have to be grateful for the times we've had and continue to share, and think that there's a greater purpose for all this -- far for me to question or comprehend but merely accept and offer my gratitude.  I may have to remind myself of that during challenging weeks and months ahead....

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Sending continued prayers for you and Bosco, that you may have him with you for many more happy days! He looks like a love!