Bella has bone cancer

**wolf_Q** · 06-01-2006, 03:15 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this.

**Ginger's Mom** · 06-01-2006, 03:42 PM

Oh Carmen, I am so sorry to hear that. I remember hearing about Bella and Jax and what good friends they are with Beenie. I hope they get some good news.

**lizbud** · 06-01-2006, 06:25 PM

So sad.

I hope the Vets can offer some hope for Bella.

**Sudilar** · 06-01-2006, 06:46 PM

Such devastating news. My first foster had osteosarcoma. Things happened so quickly.
My heart goes out to Bella.

**dragondawg** · 06-01-2006, 08:01 PM

and the lungs are the usual site, then a Chemo protocol using Doxorubicin for the maximum 5 treatments will give the dog a median time of 1 yr survival. For most of this period one would expect a remission, and a high quality of life for the dog. Cisplatin can be used in conjunction with Doxorubicin for a slightly longer survival time, but Cisplatin tends to be a nasty drug per nausea. The side effects of Doxorubicin are easily controlled with Metoclopromide.

**luvofallhorses** · 06-01-2006, 08:10 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this.

poor baby.

**beeniesmom** · 06-02-2006, 09:19 AM

Thank you for your support guys.
I have bad news.
Bella will not have the surgery because her chances of survival afterward are very slim. She will be put down soon. I don't know when. :'''(