Blaze has lymphoma :( [Archive]

Dixieland Dancer

03-06-2003, 03:14 AM

Blaze (Dixie's brother) stopped eating again on Sunday. He lost all the weight he gained back and then another pound. :( Kathi and Bob took him to another specialist and he was diagnosed with lymphoma. :( :( They said he has 2 to 8 weeks with no treatment and it is uncertain with treatment. He had his first chemo treatment yesterday. Please keep him in your prayers.

I love Kathi as if she were my sister but I am at a loss of how to comfort her. I can't stop crying myself and knowing the pain she went through with losing Jazz just a short year ago, this is just to much to deal with.

tatsxxx11

03-06-2003, 05:14 AM

Oh no, I'm at a total loss for words Candy. I can't believe it:(:( Kathi and Bob must be besides themselves with sadness. You have been the most supporitve friend. All you can do is be there for them, as you have been. And all of your friends here on Pet Talk will be with you, Kathi and Bob as well, sending our love, strength and prayers. We HAVE to believe that a miracle is possible. Try and be strong sweet, precious Blaze. We love you dear boy.{{{hugs}}}

Pam

03-06-2003, 06:55 AM

Oh my! Candy this is heart breaking news. I know you and Blaze's parents are devastated and we are sharing in your pain here at Pet Talk. Like Sandra said, I think we need a miracle here. (((HUGS)))

anna_66

03-06-2003, 07:27 AM

I just can't believe it. I was hoping he was doing fine.
I know I pm'd you & told you this same thing, but please let Kathi & Bob know we are all praying for a miracle for Blaze. It would be so terrible to loose a boy as young as him.

Karen

03-06-2003, 07:36 AM

Oh dear oh dear oh dear. We will keep Blaze, and all those who love him, in our prayers. This IS survivable, I hope?

ChrisH

03-06-2003, 07:41 AM

Oh, Candy, I am so sorry to hear such awful sad news about Blaze, it is just heartbreaking.:( Praying for a miracle to happen for the sweet boy.
love and big hugs
Chris

Logan

03-06-2003, 07:44 AM

I can't imagine their horror at this news, Candy. He is such a beautiful boy. I will definitely keep Blaze, Kathi and Bob in my prayers. I'm so glad they have such a good friend in you to be there to support them at this difficult time. Please don't give up hope. Sue's Bandit is a prime example of why we should always have hope.

Logan

AdoreMyDogs

03-06-2003, 08:53 AM

How horrible :( I am so sorry, Candy. I am sorry for you and for them. I can't imagine how terrible they must feel. Although the outcome looks grim at this point...it's not hopeless yet! I think that if we all pitch in with prayers and well wishes, there is a chance that beautiful Blaze will pull out of this, with help from Chemo.

Please everyone, lots of positive thoughts!

Cookiebaker

03-06-2003, 09:42 AM

Oh my...I am so sorry! That is so devastating...sending warm thoughts and many prayers to Blaze and Kathi and Bob. :(

primabella

03-06-2003, 11:21 AM

how sad :( blaze will be in my prayers

ramanth

03-06-2003, 11:31 AM

I'm so sorry. :(

Poor Blaze.

Prayers and positive thoughts for him.

gini

03-06-2003, 11:32 AM

Oh Candy, this is so heartbreaking for everyone! I will keep all of you in my prayers and a special prayer for Blaze too.

lovemyshiba

03-06-2003, 11:35 AM

This is such sad news--I was thinking of not even opening this thread, but I wanted to let you know that Blaze and his family will be in my prayers, as will you, I know this is heartbreaking for everyone.
Miracles do happen, we all just have to say our prayers and hope for the best.

sammi

03-06-2003, 11:40 AM

So sorry to hear the bad news about Blaze. I will say a prayer and send positive thoughts your way.

momoffuzzyfaces

03-06-2003, 11:55 AM

:(
Words fail me. Prayers are on the way!

Albea

03-06-2003, 01:12 PM

Oh Candy! This is just too terrible. I'm so sorry for Blaze, you and your friends.
However, remember Duffy's story? He also had lymphoma.Just a couple of weeks ago I posted an update on him. After a year of chemo treatments he's completely free of it.
Would it be of any help if I asked Susan, Duffy's mom, what kind of chemo he had?
Lets hope than our collective prayers, plus modern veterinary medicine, also bring a cure for dear Blaze.
My thoughts are with you.

Sudilar

03-06-2003, 01:27 PM

My heart just dropped through the floor. This is devastating. My heart goes out to Blaze and his family and friends. Remember, miracles do happen and I am praying for one.

Which protocol are they using? Would the Navy protocol be helpful?
Yahoo has a wonderful canine cancer group. The persons on the bb have a world of knowledge, support and new treatments (natural and medical). http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanineCancer/

Bandit is on Rutin (a very large amount) and diuretics for his rare lymphosarcoma. It is helping him. He should have died by now, but he is fighting and winning at the moment. He is not a candidate for chemo.

I will post Navy protocol as soon as I find it again.

Here it is:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2002-07-24-cover-cancer_x.htm

Also http://www.angio.org/pets_and_wildlife/pet/pet.html

Stenograsaurus

03-06-2003, 03:02 PM

Candy, I am so sorry to hear the news. My prayers are being sent to Blaze and all who love him. Stay strong, Blaze.

Dixieland Dancer

03-06-2003, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Albea
After a year of chemo treatments he's completely free of it.
Would it be of any help if I asked Susan, Duffy's mom, what kind of chemo he had?

Thanks for the offer but I believe the Chemo is already started and they probably won't want to switch it now. I appreciate the encouraging story though and will reread it for more inspiration.

Dixieland Dancer

03-06-2003, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by Sudilar
Bandit is on Rutin (a very large amount) and diuretics for his rare lymphosarcoma. It is helping him. He should have died by now, but he is fighting and winning at the moment. He is not a candidate for chemo.

Thanks for all the info. I don't know what form of Chemo they are doing since Kathi and I can't get past two or three sentences in our conversations without bursting into tears. However I will forward the info you gave to her.

I will also tell her about Bandit's success. When he was diagnosed did they say how long he would live? They are giving Blaze 2 to 8 weeks with no treatment and it is uncertain with treatment.

Sudilar

03-06-2003, 05:37 PM

Bandit would have been dead within a month if they hadn't discovered the cancer at the emergency vet. His chest was filling with fluid and the first vet gave him cough medicine. :rolleyes:

lizbud

03-06-2003, 06:28 PM

Candy,

I am so sorry to hear about the diagnosis for Blaze.:( That
certainly is a scary thing. Please remember Albea's story of
Duffy's recovery. I sure though he probably had no chance
but prayed for the best anyway. Also Bandit's come back
from his terrible illness. I will surely keep Blaze & Susan in
my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery also. Hugs from
Liz & Moki.

shais_mom

03-07-2003, 01:11 AM

Candy, please give Bob and Kathi my sympathies and prayers for sweet Blaze.

wolf_Q

03-07-2003, 01:18 AM

Oh Candy, I am so sorry to hear this. :( I can't imagine how devestating this is for you all. Blaze is such a beautiful boy. I'll keep him in my thoughts. I'm hoping for the best.

micki76

03-07-2003, 08:30 PM

Prayer for Blaze :( I'm so sorry to hear this diagnosis. :(

Albea

03-10-2003, 01:09 PM

Any news about Blaze?
I know it's too early to see if he's responding to the chemo but, because I can't stop thinking about him, you and your friends, I thought I'd ask.
Still praying for him.

Sudilar

03-10-2003, 01:24 PM

I'm also thinking about Blaze and hoping that the Chemo will help him.

anna_66

03-10-2003, 01:28 PM

I just can't seem to get him off my mind ever since you've told us the news. Please let us know how things are when you have the time.
Anna

jackiesdaisy1935

03-10-2003, 03:49 PM

Dixie I'm so sorry to hear the news about Blaze, I just can't believe it. They must be so sick over this after losing Jazz. I hope he responds to the Chemo and has some quality of life with the results. Please tell his family how sorry we all are and I know how terrible you must feel too.
Jackie
Hugs to Dixie and Dusty.

captain

03-10-2003, 09:13 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Blaze's downturn.

Loving wishes, paw crosses and lotsa love coming his way, and to his mummy too.

KYS

03-11-2003, 09:46 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Blaze,
I also will be praying for a turn around.

tatsxxx11

03-11-2003, 11:06 AM

Hoping and praying that Blaze is starting to improve with the chemotherapy. Sending you all my love, beautiful boy and lots of postive thoughts.

Dixieland Dancer

03-11-2003, 08:13 PM

Tomorrow I am going with Bob to Cleveland (2 hour drive) to get the second dose of Chemo. Kathi has to work and doesn't want to use up all her vacation incase she needs it later down the road. Anyway... there really hasn't been any improvement. He is still not eating much and has lost almost 20 pounds. He really does look pretty sickly at this point. I am hopeful still that he will start responding. The doctor should be able to tell us tomorrow what is going on.

Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. They are appreciated!

Sudilar

03-11-2003, 08:22 PM

Prayers for Blaze continuing. {{{hugs}}} Hopefully after the Chemo, he will perk up and eat again. Thinking of Blaze always.

slick

03-11-2003, 08:59 PM

I don't know much about dogs but I can tell you that a friend of mine has a Golden Retriever named Bailey. Bailey was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph nodes and after months of treatment is now in perfect health. They have made incredible advances in cancer treatment in both humans and animals and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Blaze will come through with flying colours.!! Keep us posted.

anna_66

03-12-2003, 02:51 PM

Still hoping & praying that the chemo will work for Blaze. We're keeping our fingers & paws crossed.
Thanks for the update Candy.

tatsxxx11

03-12-2003, 07:22 PM

Prayers and well wishes continue for beautiful Blaze and family. Keep fighting, dear, sweet Blaze. We all love you.

Dixieland Dancer

03-12-2003, 09:30 PM

Blaze had his second dose of chemo today. The doctor said he was doing about as expected and that he should start eating again by tomorrow. We are hopeful. If he does start eating it is a good sign.

Sudilar

03-12-2003, 09:33 PM

Praying that Blaze starts to eat again. Thanks for the update, Candy.

captain

03-12-2003, 09:53 PM

Precious Blaze :(

Please eat again soon sweetheart. Loves, hugs and kisses coming your way (and to you Candy :) )

lovemyshiba

03-13-2003, 09:13 AM

I'm still keeping Blaze in my prayers, praying for a recovery, and that the chemo will work for him!!

Albea

03-13-2003, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by slick
...Bailey was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph nodes and after months of treatment is now in perfect health...
Candy:
This is another story, besides Duffy's, of a Golden who recovered completely from lymphoma. It gives me hope that Blaze will be the third one, that we know about, to regain his health.
Good thoughts still going your way, for Blaze, you and your friends.

tatsxxx11

03-13-2003, 12:12 PM

We love you Blaze!!! I hope by tomorrow you'll be feeling up to eating, sweetheart. You will be in my special prayers tonight.

momoffuzzyfaces

03-13-2003, 12:38 PM

Prayers still on the way for Blaze from me too. Stay strong sweetheart!

ChrisH

03-13-2003, 01:07 PM

Still sending prayers and positive thoughts for Blaze. Hoping that he has begun eating today.

hugs
Chris

Sudilar

03-13-2003, 02:22 PM

Praying for miracles. They happen.

tatsxxx11

03-14-2003, 04:26 PM

Is he any better today???:confused:

jackiesdaisy1935

03-15-2003, 01:02 PM

Dixie, I have been wondering how Blaze is doing, is he eating yet? Of course prayers go to that sweet pup and his family.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

Dixieland Dancer

03-16-2003, 07:02 AM

He is still not eating. :( :( I took over some food mushed up real good for him and we forced about one cup down him but he fought us. He didn't want to eat. :( I don't know how long after they start the chemo it should take before they start eating again but I hope it is soon. He has lost over 20 pounds so far and is nothing but skin and bones. His eyes are even sunken in his head now. It is very sad to see. :( :(

I appreciate all the continued prayers for this beautiful boy. He is only 5 years old and wants to play like normal but we are afraid his bones are weak and may break easily so he is just taken on short walks.

anna_66

03-16-2003, 07:10 AM

Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear he doesn't want to eat yet, I was hoping to hear better news:( Please tell them we send our love & prayers that this sweet young boy of theirs will soon start feeling better from the treatments. It just breaks my heart to hear this:(

tatsxxx11

03-16-2003, 10:17 AM

He might just need a bit more time for the chemo to kick in. It breaks my heart to think of this beautiful, youthful boy in such distress. I will continue to think positive thoughts and send him my love and prayers. Hang in there Blaze. You have so many people pulling for you, sweetheart.

Sudilar

03-16-2003, 04:28 PM

I was hoping that Blaze would be eating by now. Continuing prayers for the dear boy!

K9karen

03-18-2003, 08:03 AM

For once, I don't know what to say. It feels like my heart is going to break. Hopefully the chemo will kick in. I'm praying as hard as I can for sweet Blaze, Kathi and Bob. I hope Blaze isn't in too much pain. Poor Sweetheart. :(

Dixieland Dancer

03-19-2003, 06:11 AM

Blaze will be going for his third chemo treatment today. Unfortunately he still has not started eating and is still losing. The main question for the oncologist today is when should he start eating? :(

anna_66

03-19-2003, 06:44 AM

:(I sure hope he starts eating soon, he has to be so thin now. It just breaks my heart.:(

delidog

03-19-2003, 06:58 AM

Oh Candy,

I just saw this thread...I had no idea...I remember what happened with Sweet Jazz....

You have our Prayers,Dear Blaze.......
Please start eating soon...and put on some lbs!!!!!!!!
All our Love,
Paws crossed!!!

Sudilar

03-19-2003, 09:16 AM

My heart is breaking for Blaze. I've been praying for him and will continue even harder. Dear Blaze, please start eating....

Are they force feeding or giving him IVs? Oh this is so difficult. I know how frustrating it is to get them to eat and when they refuse, it is heartbreaking. Is there some little thing that they can get him to eat? How about that tube hi calorie food (can't remember the name)?

Blaze, please eat...

Dixieland Dancer

03-19-2003, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by Sudilar
How about that tube hi calorie food (can't remember the name)?

Yes he is getting that. No IV's though and when they force feed he throws it back up. He also has diarhea still too. He has lost over 20 pounds now. It is very sad.

wolfsoul

03-19-2003, 01:45 PM

awww...that's terrible! :(
I'll definately pray for poor Blaze

Sudilar

03-19-2003, 02:00 PM

Oh this is just terrible for poor Blaze and his family and extended family, too. :( :(

lizbud

03-19-2003, 02:13 PM

Dixie,

Do you know how many chemo treatments Blaze will have
to take.Maybe they can stop for awhile after this third one &
let him regain his appetite.? Poor guy will stay in my prayers
for a full recovery. It's so hard to see them so ill.:(

Sudilar

03-19-2003, 02:19 PM

Has Kathi joined the Canine Cancer bb http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanineCancer/

They have so much info and insight on chemo and eating. They can tell her about how long before their dogs ate and what to expect. Check with them. They are a wealth of support and info.

Dixieland Dancer

03-20-2003, 09:21 AM

I will pass the link along to her Sue. Thanks!

K9karen

03-20-2003, 10:07 AM

My heart is breaking. Hang in there Blaze, you can do it! :( You have so many unseen friends rooting for you and Kathi and Bob! We love you and are praying that you start to eat.! Always in our thoughts..Karen & Cody

sisterdog

03-20-2003, 07:39 PM

I was so sad to hear of this diagnosis. Saying prayers here that chemo works for Blaze.

Dixieland Dancer

03-25-2003, 09:16 PM

Just wanted to share the good news.... Blaze has finally started to eat again just today! He ate 1/2 pound of turkey breast. He goes for his fourth round of chemo tomorrow. Hopefully this is the turning point!! :D

oodlesofpoodles

03-25-2003, 09:42 PM

That's good news. Hope that it will continue to improve. Thoughts and prayers.

Sudilar

03-25-2003, 10:05 PM

YAY!!!!!!! BLAZE!!!!

Woohoo!!! So glad to hear you ate something today. I hope that this is the beginning of your feeling better and for the chemo to work a miracle!!!! Thanks for the update, Candy. I was afraid to ask.

captain

03-25-2003, 10:22 PM

What great news!!!!!!!

Keep on eating precious boy!

lovemyshiba

03-25-2003, 10:35 PM

Great news!!!
Good boy Blaze--keep eating and getting stronger every day!!!

anna_66

03-26-2003, 05:50 AM

I'm so glad to hear this, keep eating boy, get you strength back!!

Logan

03-26-2003, 06:40 AM

This is wonderful news, Candy!!! We are still praying for his complete recovery!! :)

ChrisH

03-26-2003, 06:53 AM

Great news!:D :) :)

Prayers continuing.
Chris

Albea

03-26-2003, 12:55 PM

Half a pound of turkey breast!!! That is indeed good news. Keep at it Blaze, and with the vet's help and our prayers we hope you'll be in good health very soon. Many gentle hugs to you, sweet boy.

tatsxxx11

03-26-2003, 12:55 PM

Oh, what great, great news!!!!:):) Could it be our Blaze is turning the corner??? Prayers and positive thoughts continue. Keep up the great work, brave, beautiful Blaze!!

momoffuzzyfaces

03-26-2003, 02:19 PM

Good news that Blaze is eating indeed! Prayers still coming that he is on the way to complete recovery. You go Blaze!

Cataholic

03-26-2003, 05:24 PM

Me and my herd are all pulling for Blaze!

trisha0503

03-26-2003, 06:35 PM

Oh Candy, so glad to hear this news... We'll continue to pray for this boy.. My heart still breaks for Cody, and it's such a bittersweet feeling to know that Blaze is improving... We'll continue to pray for you Blaze ... We love you sweetheart ....

slick

03-26-2003, 06:55 PM

Soooo glad to hear the news. You can do it Blaze! We are sending prayers to you for a complete recovery.:D

PS: 1/2 lb of turkey breast???? Who says you are spoiled???

K9karen

03-27-2003, 03:04 PM

Funny (not) Candy, when I posted my condolences and prayers for Blaze, I thought, "my God, the pain they must be going through!". Little did I know that less than a week later, I'd really felt the pain of it all. I hope and pray that the chemo helps Blaze. I was just wishing I had the power of the guy in Green Mile, that I could touch the area and transfer and dissolve the pain and distress. Hmm..turkey breast..I'll have to remember that.