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  • Praline
    Praline Member Posts: 115
    edited February 2016

    Cocker-Spaniel - I am so sorry about your Tessa. I lost our French Bulldog about a year and a half ago. He had cancer. He was so much my husband's dog who passed away from lung cancer 9 years ago next month. I have another dog, a Springer Spaniel, who has a malignant growth in his jawbone. To operate they would have to take out part of his jawbone. I really do not have that kind of money and he is going on 12 years old and has bad arthritis in his back end. He takes Rimadyl twice a day and does not seem to be in pain. He still eats okay. Our pets are really part of the family. Prayers going your way.

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  • littleblueflowers
    littleblueflowers Member Posts: 2,000
    edited February 2016

    Oh Cocker, I am so sorry for your little Tessa. I am praying for her and for you. DAMN CANCER TO HELL! Our innocent furry children should never suffer.

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  • ALHusband
    ALHusband Member Posts: 344
    edited February 2016

    Cocker it just doesn't seem to make sense that our Creator created our "best friends" with so much shorter life spans than ours. Why can't they just be born when we're born and come with us when we pass? But I guess we won't have clarity on that until the next life (where I DO believe we will see them again). As for right now, know that you have many many friends out here in cyber space who feel so deeply for you at this time and are praying for both you and Tessa. Enjoy your time together. Have a cheeseburger party for her if she can tolerate it. Much love!

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  • bluedog
    bluedog Member Posts: 212
    edited February 2016
    Cocker, losing a pet is one of the saddest, hardest things in life. My thoughts are with you.
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  • Allydp
    Allydp Member Posts: 520
    edited February 2016

    WannaCruize - welcome. I'm so incredibly sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I'm sure being diagnosed yourself brings up certain feelings again and which is such an unfair double whammy. You're certainly in the right place as this is a wonderful group. I'm glad to hear you caught your tumor early. We're here for you.

    Cocker - I'm in tears for you and wish we could all give you a massive group hug right now. Our fur babies get us through everything and are our constant companions, though thick and thin. Try to enjoy the time left with your sweet Tessa. You and she will be in my constant prayers. Love and hugs to you both. xoxo

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited February 2016

    It is heartbreaking, Cocker. SO SORRY. Our pets are such a comfort, they give us so much. I am tearfully typing these words. Like every said above, we are all supporting you. I am in on Ally's group hug.

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  • greenae
    greenae Member Posts: 540
    edited February 2016

    Oh Cocker,

    I am so sorry to hear about Tessa. Hugs and prayers to you. May Tessa stay comfortable with your love.

    Hugs

    Arlene

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  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,204
    edited February 2016

    Thank you all so much for your posts, love and kind words they mean everything to me. I wish life could be just as Mike said and the dogs are born at the same time and then we take them with us when we go, but just wishful thinking on my part. Today she is restless and loves laying on the cool cobbles but never two feet away from me but she is still eating small dinners so I'm taking that as a good sign. She doesn't seem in pain thankfully. Once again thank you so much. Love you all too. xx

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  • NavyMom
    NavyMom Member Posts: 1,099
    edited February 2016

    Dear Cocker

    So sorry to hear the news of Tessa's cancer. I have always enjoyed your stories about what a rascal she could be. Anyone who has ever had a Pet can understand what you are going through. I lost a beloved black lab 28 years ago and can still remember the pain when she got sick. Sending you sweet hugs and a cyber dog treat for dear Tessa.

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  • jlstacey
    jlstacey Member Posts: 277
    edited February 2016

    Cocker- I'm so sorry about your pup. I know this is heartbreaking. I have a cat who has an inoperable mass in his head. We can't determine if it is cancer or a walled off infection, but it's devastating. I hope you both enjoy the time you have left together

    Wannacruize-  cancer is such a cruel &$@©%! I'm so sorry about your daughter and now your dx. I vote for the port. Having it put in is a very easy procedure. I think the chemo would be very hard on your veins. Plus if you have a port and need vein access for other reasons, you know that you have accessible, uncompromised veins.

    I came home from DIEP flap on Monday. Recovery is going well!

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  • jlstacey
    jlstacey Member Posts: 277
    edited February 2016

    Cocker- I'm so sorry about your pup. I know this is heartbreaking. I have a cat who has an inoperable mass in his head. We can't determine if it is cancer or a walled off infection, but it's devastating. I hope you both enjoy the time you have left together

    Wannacruize-  cancer is such a cruel &$@©%! I'm so sorry about your daughter and now your dx. I vote for the port. Having it put in is a very easy procedure. I think the chemo would be very hard on your veins. Plus if you have a port and need vein access for other reasons, you know that you have accessible, uncompromised veins.

    I came home from DIEP flap on Monday. Recovery is going well!

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  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited February 2016

    enjoy her while you can, Cocker. Then slowly the good memories will fill in to take the place of your sadness. It is so hard, I know.

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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited February 2016

    Wannacruize, - I am so sorry for your loss, and for now having to face this yourself. You have joined a good group. We will always be here for you for support.

    Cocker, - Enjoy your pup, and know that you've provided such a loving home and family for her. She is very fortunate to belong to you!!

    hugs to all here

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  • CarolinaAmy
    CarolinaAmy Member Posts: 281
    edited February 2016

    WannaCruize, I'm so sorry you had to find us. There really aren't words to tell you how sorry I am that you lost your daughter (no parent should ever have to endure this!) and now having to face the monster yourself is just unfair. Please lean on us whenever you need to, as this is a wonderful group.

    Cocker, I can't tell you how sorry I am about Tessa. I know how devoted you are to her and that this is just heartwrenching for you. I'm just so very sorry.

    I wish I could take this away from both of you. :(

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  • ScotBird
    ScotBird Member Posts: 650
    edited February 2016

    Hello. I want to add that I am so so sorry about your bad news Cocker. Also very sorry that you have had to join us Wanna cruize and so sorry for the bad time you have had these last few years, it must be very hard and you sound so resilient and positive. This is a wonderful supportive place for TN sisters. Regarding a port, my MO said I could not have one because I previously had a deep vein thrombosis 15 years ago and my blood has a deficiency which makes clotting a problem. Everything I've read about ports makes me wish I could have one, no one who has one seems to regret it. I too have only got to have 6 infusions but with all the tests and so on I feel like a pin cushion nearly every week. To make things worse I also have a nickel allergy which sometimes makes my skin react to the needles.

    There are so many examples of women who have genuinely been cured of this: I have heard this very week of two women aged 86 and 91 respectively (the mothers of two of my friends) who each had breast cancer over forty years ago and have had no Cancer recurrences since treatment. Scientific advances have improved the survival rates dramatically since then. There is a lot of hope. Love and hugs to you all. XX

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited February 2016

    Cocker...I join everyone sending you sorrow about your beloved dog. I can relate to every emotion you are feeling. We lost our sweet cockapoo last year. He was 13. They are here for such a short time, but fill our lives with such love...and, then leave us too soon. So sorry.❤️

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  • Shopgal2
    Shopgal2 Member Posts: 649
    edited February 2016

    Cocker your post brought tears to my eyes. I don't know you but you have been very kind to me and a lot of women here on this board. My heart aches for you to have your pup who was your guardian now in need of prayers. Take it one day at a time know we are here for you.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited February 2016

    Burning irritated face!!! Has anyone had this side effect. It started three days ago, approximately two weeks from my last TC infusion. I tried so many lotions and creams. Today the nurse prescribed a steroid med pack. Would like to find another solution before I start on more meds. I've been doing very well on the TC. This is really my first side effect. Any suggestions?

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited February 2016

    Cathy, could be an allergic reaction...of course keep your team informed. Hugs.

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  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited February 2016

    Cathy, when I was talking to my nurse about my rash, she said steroids can cause flushing in the face.

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  • Cathytoo
    Cathytoo Member Posts: 667
    edited February 2016

    Meadow..do you mean allergic reaction to the TC? LoveMyVizsla..do you think the steroid med pack is not the right solution? I'm thinking of trying Benadryl tonight


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  • LoveMyVizsla
    LoveMyVizsla Member Posts: 813
    edited February 2016

    i think I would try the benedryl first and see how you are in the morning.

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  • LifeAloft
    LifeAloft Member Posts: 150
    edited February 2016

    Is anyone doing neoadjuvant chemo? I had my third AC this week and I barely feel any difference in my tumor and I'm getting worried. Up next is Taxol and possibly Carbo. I was really hoping to feel a real difference by now 😕. My MO didn't say much, just that we would get an ultrasound after my 4th AC. 

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  • Angtee15
    Angtee15 Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2016

    Hi LifeAloft! Neoadjuvant chemo here. I am doing Taxol and Carboplatin first, then AC. I had Taxol #11 yesterday. Will start AC on 3/11.Also had an ultrasound and mammogram yesterday and happy to say my tumor is less than half its original size.

    I could never feel mine to begin with. If I were you I'd try to take some deep breaths, let the AC finish and wait til the ultrasound to see AC's progress. Also if you can, definitely get the Carboplatin! I tolerated Taxol just fine and Carboplatin gave me some GI issues but it was very doable.

    Best of luck!!

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  • LifeAloft
    LifeAloft Member Posts: 150
    edited February 2016

    Thank you Angtee15!!  I appreciate your input. I'm admittedly not the most patient person in the world.  Slow deep breaths being taken now. 😊I'm definitely going to push for the Carbo. 

    Thanks again!

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  • Angtee15
    Angtee15 Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2016

    LifeAloft I feel you on the unease with keeping these things in us for the duration of chemo. My oncologist was saying I was responding based on her manual exams alone and had no plans for an ultrasound until I was finished completely, saying that was the "standard." Whatever. So I pushed her. Peace of mind is the least they can give to us neoadjuvant girls! I finally feel like I can take those deep breaths after yesterday. I will send you good vibes for a great response to AC!!!

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  • Allydp
    Allydp Member Posts: 520
    edited February 2016

    Stacey - so glad to hear you're home and feeling good. Rest up and take it easy. Sending you gentle hugs.

    Life - I would probably push for an ultrasound prior to the 4th cycle of AC, seeing as the cycles are every 3 weeks, that's quite a while to wait. However, if there's no change, I would think they'd get you into surgery asap, so it's not a decision they'd take lightly, which is probably why they're trying to hold off. I'm so sorry you're not feeling a change. Maybe you could approach asking for the ultrasound earlier as a peace of mind thing...just a thought. Sending you much love and hugs.

    Cocker, you've been in my thoughts and prayers. xoxoxo

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  • BanR
    BanR Member Posts: 289
    edited February 2016

    Cocker..just read about your pet. So sorry to hear that. What does the vet say...is there a treatment for them too?

    Scotbird....nice to hear from you that 2 of your friends' moms got cancer 40 years ago and living heathily since then. Would you have any idea about the treatment those days..as in did they receive chemo and radiation?


    all the women who are on treatment...please hang on!!

    hope everyone else is doing well...

    Its a wonderful sunny weather here in Milwaukee ..stepping out for a long walk

    love and hugs!

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  • Cocker_Spaniel
    Cocker_Spaniel Member Posts: 1,204
    edited February 2016

    Thank you all so much for your posts ladies. I couldn't find my Tessa this morning when I woke up, I looked everywhere. My daughter came and she was hiding behind a tree and I couldn't see her. We got her to the vets and she passed away herself before he could even give her the injection. She was my beloved girl and I loved her so much but I also feel enormous relief that she is free of pain and suffering and is now at peace. Thank you all for being there for me and my Tessa. xxxx


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  • anotherNYCGirl
    anotherNYCGirl Member Posts: 1,033
    edited February 2016

    Oh Cocker I am so sorry for your loss! These little creatures become a large part of our family and lives. Your Tessa was one of the lucky ones to have been so loved!

    Keep happy memories in the forefront!

    Sending hugs to you and family

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