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Title: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 13, 2013, 01:23:41 PM
 :'(

Blue has had swollen glands for about a week.  I thought as in humans they would go back down after a few days.  They seemed larger than yesterday so phoned the vet and got her in straight away.

He checked her over and all of her lymph nodes are swollen, the vet is pretty sure it is cancer......

She goes in for a biopsy on Tuesday to see how far advanced it is, and then we have to speak about treatment.

I can't stop crying.  She is 11 now, and has a great life, but she is my baby girl and I love her so much.

Hugs required. xxx
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Post by: wendall on April 13, 2013, 01:26:42 PM
sending you my love and many  :bigarmhug:. Hope you have people around you to support you in this difficult time. If you need someone to talk to pm me.xx
Wendy
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Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 13, 2013, 01:30:43 PM
Thank you so much.

I just want to spoil her so much lol,  think we are going to go to the beach tmrw.

Have got my husband here with me, and have told my folks.  Their oldest dog died last year (cocker), so they know the score.

x
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Post by: Geordietyke on April 13, 2013, 01:39:25 PM
Oh no, what devastating news for you  :'(  Really sorry for your poor little girl.  Lots of hugs and healing vibes coming your way from me too  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:  Lesley
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Post by: ejp on April 13, 2013, 01:40:49 PM
I am so sorry  :bigarmhug: go to the beach, do all the lovely things that make you all happy and keep us posted on the treatment options.  Thinking of you  :luv:
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Post by: ollie nathan's mum on April 13, 2013, 01:48:45 PM
I am so sorry, enjoy the time you have with her :luv:
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Post by: Lily Freya on April 13, 2013, 01:48:56 PM
I am so sorry to read this.  Irrespective of their years we never like getting news like this.

Go to the beach, and enjoy your time together.

Sending massive hugs, and healing thoughts for your beautiful baby.  I hope they can do something to help with the symptoms. Xxxxx
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Post by: coopersmum on April 13, 2013, 01:53:05 PM
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that :( If it does turn out to be malignant, just remember that there are treatment options for this specific form of cancer that can give good results, so don't give up hope. Sending big hugs yours and Blue's way.
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Post by: Poppypuppy09 on April 13, 2013, 02:05:51 PM
I am so sorry  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:   :-* :-* for you all, enjoy your time at the beach, we are here if you need us  :-*
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Post by: Rileysmum on April 13, 2013, 02:29:43 PM
Oh bless you both  :bestwishes: sending you lots of love from me Bonny & Riley, my old dog lived with cancer for a while so keep thinking positive xx
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Post by: Mrs Pepper on April 13, 2013, 02:58:40 PM
I'm so sorry to hear your news.  :'(

My thoughts are with you and I will be thinking of you next week. These little cockers get right into our hearts don't they.
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Post by: Ruby Tuesday on April 13, 2013, 03:01:03 PM
I'm sorry.

Take it a day at a time until you know what you are dealing with. Enjoy your days together and remember, Blue has no idea so she will just carry on with her life. It is harder for you  :bigarmhug:
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Post by: elaine.e on April 13, 2013, 03:28:18 PM
I'm so sorry :'( and I hope that it isn't as bad as you fear.

Sending positive thoughts your way and hugs for you and your family and Blue :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: deano on April 13, 2013, 03:49:50 PM
I am so sorry for you and know you must be heartbroken, sending you love and positive thoughts. x
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Post by: Walshies on April 13, 2013, 03:56:35 PM
This has really upset us both - sending positive vibes to you and hope your little person gets better soon.

Big hugs

Dave, Angie & Fudge
Title: Re: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 13, 2013, 04:02:39 PM
Thanks everyone,

I have been lying in bed with Blue since I got home,  couldn't face going to the pics with the kids, so hubby away with them.

I don't feel very well mentally, v.v sad.  I can't even put on a brave face lol, mum and dad just popped in to see if I was ok, but I was in tears.

Blue is currently rolling around on her back on the livingroom carpet oblivious lol......

Thanks for helping me through this and understanding.  Some people just don't get how much our pets mean to us. x
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Post by: maddy74 on April 13, 2013, 04:06:11 PM
Sending you big hugs  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

Lets hope the results arnt as bad as you fear. I cant imagine what you are going through xxxx
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Post by: Archie bean on April 13, 2013, 04:13:20 PM
Oh I am so so sorry to read this. I went through the same with my first cocker and know exactly how shocked and heartbroken you are feeling. Sending you lots of  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: and positive healing thoughts to Blue. Praying that the results are not as bed as you fear.
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Post by: Poppsie on April 13, 2013, 04:20:27 PM
Nothing prepares you for news like this  :'( and when you get it, it really knocks you for six  :'(. Don't give up hope just yet as coopersmum says they may be able to give some treatment that will help  :luv: I have been where you are three times now (not with the same thing) so I know how awful you are feeling  :luv: I'm sending you love and  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:'s x x x
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Post by: DeeDee on April 13, 2013, 04:32:22 PM
So sorry to read your news about Blue.  :'(  I can't imagine how you must be feeling but know you must be devastated. Try to enjoy some good times with Blue and, hopefully, the results will not be as bad as you are expecting. Thinking about you and sending lots of hugs and healing thoughts. keep us posted. Diana  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: piph on April 13, 2013, 04:56:23 PM
So sorry to hear the news about Blue - sending positive thoughts and huge hugs :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Nicky C on April 13, 2013, 05:30:48 PM
So sorry to hear about Blue. Sending you  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

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Post by: lynnruby on April 13, 2013, 06:41:33 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: from us too xx
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Post by: Biddy on April 13, 2013, 06:47:53 PM
So sorry to read your post, can't imagine what you are going through.

Have a lovely day at the beach tomorrow  :bigarmhug: Take care,

Love to you, Blue and the family xx

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Post by: Countrygirl on April 13, 2013, 08:24:30 PM
I am so sorry, my heart goes out to you.
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Post by: Pearly on April 13, 2013, 09:31:18 PM
So sorry to read your news x
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Post by: Salumba on April 13, 2013, 09:36:20 PM
Healing thoughts & big hugs from across the channel , stay strong enjoy every moment as we all should every single day . X
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Post by: Neon on April 13, 2013, 09:52:19 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:  My heart goes out to you, I know what you are going through.  Try and put all this to one side tomorrow and have a very special day on the beach.  :luv:
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Post by: Ian Wright on April 13, 2013, 09:53:38 PM
So sorry  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: phoenix on April 13, 2013, 10:30:33 PM
So sad, but I know that one little dog is going to very happy at being spoilt rotten now.
X
Title: Re: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 14, 2013, 01:25:37 AM
Thanks everyone,

I have been lying on my bed with Blue most of the day, sleeping on and off.  Now wide awake and can't get back to sleep.  I have bipolar and things like this really effect my mood to the point of depression.  So I have to be very careful.  But how do you keep yourself feeling ok, when these things happen.  I suppose you just have to get on with it.  I watched a bit of Britain's got talent tonight, and the wee lass singing, had me in tears had to go back to bed lol.....

Hope you are all having a nice weekend, and again, a big thank you for your support. xxx
Title: Re: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: Ben's mum on April 14, 2013, 08:26:35 AM
So very sorry to read about Blue, hope its not as bad as you fear when you go back to see the vet  :bigarmhug: enjoy your time with Blue, one of the best things about dogs is they have no worries for the future, no fears or sadness about what might happen, they live for today, and Blue will just be enjoying the time you have together and all the love you are giving her.  :luv:
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Post by: Sharpie on April 14, 2013, 09:04:12 AM
Lots of love xx
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Post by: Sula on April 14, 2013, 09:54:21 AM
Very sorry to hear this news and there is no magic wand to wave that allows you to cope with it unfortunately  :'( . Hugs and best wishes to you all and especially Blue xx Let us know what happens after the tests and if they are positive what treatment options there are.
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Post by: carol pearson on April 14, 2013, 09:57:19 AM
Very sorry to hear this news, my heart bleeds for you, please try and stay positive.

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Post by: LinziS on April 14, 2013, 10:00:04 AM
So sorry to read this news about Blue....lots of hugs for you both x
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Post by: Patp on April 14, 2013, 06:35:26 PM
I am also very sorry to hear about Blue xx

Difficult I know, but please stay positive until you know what you are dealing with.  There are many treatments available and the prognosis for some cancers (if that is what you are dealing with) are particularly encouraging.

My friend has a 7 year old dog that was diagnosed a month ago with lymphoma and it took 2 weeks to find out it was B type, which is treatable with chemotherapy which she has now started.  She had never shown any signs of being ill, other than swellings in her neck and tops of her legs.

It was the worst 2 weeks of her life and in a way wishes the vet hadnt told her "what it could be" until they knew for definite.

I do hope the news will be positive and give hugs to Blue  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: HelenS on April 14, 2013, 07:51:22 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for you both from me too
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Post by: Jonnydog on April 14, 2013, 08:28:06 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Mrs Pepperpot on April 14, 2013, 08:35:58 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: so sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself x
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Post by: MacTavish Boys on April 15, 2013, 09:46:48 AM
Sending lots of positive thoughts to Blue  :luv: :luv: and  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: to you
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Post by: Linda B on April 15, 2013, 04:35:58 PM
So sorry to hear about Blue  :bigarmhug: to you both.
Title: Re: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 18, 2013, 02:41:37 AM
Hi guys,

Blue went in to get a biopsy on Tuesday.  They confirmed it is cancer, but they don't know if it is one kind or the other. 

She seems to be feeling worse.  She can't settle, and her swollen glands are gettin worse.

I am in the middle of the night, I am so worried about her, she is making quite a noise with her breathing now.  I will phone the vet in the morning.  Argh, I have started greetin' writing this.

I wish she would fall asleep she must be really tired.  She can barely keep her head up poor thing.  V cute tho.

Away to cosy in on the settee with her.

Thanks so much, it is such a comfort to come on here. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Post by: cockers rock! on April 18, 2013, 02:45:54 AM
 :bigarmhug:to you and Blue

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Post by: Sarah.H on April 18, 2013, 07:04:48 AM
So very sorry to read about Blue, hope its not as bad as you fear when you go back to see the vet  :bigarmhug: enjoy your time with Blue, one of the best things about dogs is they have no worries for the future, no fears or sadness about what might happen, they live for today, and Blue will just be enjoying the time you have together and all the love you are giving her.  :luv:

Couldn't agree more.

I hope you both managed to get some rest  :luv: :luv:
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Post by: Poppypuppy09 on April 18, 2013, 07:18:15 AM
So sorry you have had a rough night...hope you both managed to get some sleep  :-*

Take care  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on April 18, 2013, 07:27:59 AM
 :bigarmhug:and some :-* :-* :-*
for you both
steffxxx
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Post by: Ruby Tuesday on April 18, 2013, 08:12:48 AM
 :bigarmhug: for you and one for Blue  :bigarmhug:
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Post by: elaine.e on April 18, 2013, 08:23:21 AM
Really sorry that you and Blue had a bad night. I hope you both managed to settle and get some rest :-* :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Darwin on April 18, 2013, 08:30:39 AM
Take Care
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Nicky C on April 18, 2013, 08:36:41 AM
Sorry to hear you both had a bad night. I hope the morning brings a little brightness and comfort. ((hugs))
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Post by: MacTavish Boys on April 18, 2013, 10:26:34 AM
I hope you and Blue have a comfortable day today, with lots of cuddles on the settee  :luv: :luv: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Post by: coopersmum on April 19, 2013, 05:40:33 AM
I'm so sorry to hear that she had such a difficult night, I hope last night was better. I just want to tell you not to give up hope yet, the treatment for lymphoma,although not curative, can give a long remission and the dogs handle the drugs very well! I say this from experience, our dog had a 14 month remission and there are others who have had longer remissions with lymphoma. Please don't despair just yet. Hugs to you and Blue at this difficult time.
Title: Re: Just back from the vet :(
Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 19, 2013, 01:16:47 PM
Thanks all,

Just heading up to the vet.  Blue has green gunje coming from her wound, is shaking, and has diarrhoea.  Apt at 2 so leaving in 15 mins.  I feel soooo sorry for her.  She seems to be going downhill fast.

Can I just say a massive thank you to everyone, being able to come on here is fab.  I know you all understand.

Lots of love Nikki and a poorly bloozer. xx
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Post by: elaine.e on April 19, 2013, 01:19:44 PM
Hoping for the best for you this afternoon. Thinking of you  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Archie bean on April 19, 2013, 01:25:26 PM
Hoping Blue gets some relief from her vet visit. My last little boy Dickon had a similar experience after a biopsy - the wound formed an abscess which leaked a similar sounding green grunge. He was very miserable but once the abscess was drained and he had some anti biopics he really perked up. His biopsy also confirmed cancer  :'( but after the biopsy issues we still had some wonderful happy times together. Coopersmum is right, things might not be so desperate. Sending lots of positive thoughts to you both.  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Poppypuppy09 on April 19, 2013, 01:32:31 PM
Big hugs for you both  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: bloozybumblesmum on April 19, 2013, 02:52:47 PM
Poor blue.  She has one of those cone collars one, she is totally freaked out.  She has an infection and can't start on her steroids until it clears up with anti b's....

I asked how long she has and they said a matter of weeks.  She doesn't seem happy at all.... my worst fear.

Have to go out this after noon for an hour to take my daughter to her horse riding lesson and i muck out.  But will just have a cosy night in when we get back.

Sorry to be coming on again. xxx
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Post by: JeffD on April 19, 2013, 03:05:46 PM
Dont be sorry, we all know how you must feel and I hope our words give some comfort at this time for you
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Post by: Poppypuppy09 on April 19, 2013, 03:12:41 PM
You have nothing to apologise for  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

I hope that the antibiotics work asap and that Blue feels more comfy  :luv: :luv:

Make every moment count with your special girlie hun  :-* :-*
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Post by: fiona2 on April 19, 2013, 03:33:06 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Neon on April 19, 2013, 03:38:06 PM
 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:  prayers for you that Blue becomes comfortable.  :luv:
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Post by: Linda B on April 19, 2013, 03:53:27 PM
Hope the antibiotics are starting to work and Blue is feeling more comfortable and you can get some rest  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: