Ralphie

RalphiesMom · 01-02-2010, 11:01 AM

Hello Everyone,

I was very happy to find this site after a horrible week. Our 7 yr old Lab/Chow mix Ralphie was diagnosed with multi-centric large cell lymphoma this past Wednesday. He had surgery on Monday to remove a growth in his lymph node in his neck and the surgeon also noticed that his tonsils were enlarged and removed those as well. All three biopsies came back with lymphoma. We went to a great Cancer Center on Thursday and we are still awaiting the results from the staging. Not sure whether it is T or B cell or whether it has entered his marrow. These things will determine the protocol but it looks like we will do chemo. After all the great advice here I went out and bought Wellness Core grain free food and will start switching him over to that today. I also bought Salmon oil to supplement the Omega 3's. I will be calling a local integrative vet on Monday to see what other things he suggests to help keep Ralphie comfortable.

Needless to say, we are all heartbroken and our kids (10&12) are too young to lose their "brother". He has been an amazing pet and we look forward to treasuring every day we have left with him. I am grateful to have found this site. Thank you to everyone!

Danielle

TJandDante · 01-02-2010, 04:23 PM

Be sure and get Canine Immune System Support from Standard Brands. Its powder form and you sprinkle it on their food twice a day.
I hope you get it under control and have a long time of quality with your family pet!
TJ

jeanettesavill · 02-06-2010, 11:23 AM

HI i m fairly new to the site my dog brandy as mass cell tumour in neck as has two ops but tumours very agressive not good prog.but we keep going on today was the six nations in rugby and I am usually a great fan especially as we were playing engaland but i didnt care because my dog means so much and i just wish we could all change this situtation we arefinding ourselves in but its made me cherrish life more . so at least thats one good lesson.

Benpaws · 02-06-2010, 12:25 PM

First of all WELCOME! You have come to the right place for lots of sound information and support from the best and most compassionate dog lovers EVER!
I too hope you have many more wonderful times with Ralphie. He is so young just like my Benny was but there is always HOPE!

God Bless you both,

Blessings,
Joanne & Puppy Shadow

Meesh · 02-08-2010, 07:45 AM

Hi Danielle,

Welcome to the site. It's a shame you have to be here but it's good you found it. I have a 9-year old retriever/chow mix, Hamlet, who was just diagnosed with Stage V-a, B-cell lymphoma on January 29th. We're going through chemo at the University of Penn (Philadelphia) and I've made an appointment with a recommended holistic vet nearby. Hamlet's only been through one chemo treatment but his nodes are already smaller and his appetite has returned with a vengence (he wasn't eating for me). You'll find a lot of great advice and tons of support here. I also belong to a yahoo.com group - Lymphoma Heart Dogs - that's a great support group as well specifically for lymphoma dogs. Best of luck to Ralphie and you as you fight this battle! Keep the faith.

Michelle & Hamlet (dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10)

01-02-2010, 11:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
RalphiesMom Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1	Ralphie Hello Everyone, I was very happy to find this site after a horrible week. Our 7 yr old Lab/Chow mix Ralphie was diagnosed with multi-centric large cell lymphoma this past Wednesday. He had surgery on Monday to remove a growth in his lymph node in his neck and the surgeon also noticed that his tonsils were enlarged and removed those as well. All three biopsies came back with lymphoma. We went to a great Cancer Center on Thursday and we are still awaiting the results from the staging. Not sure whether it is T or B cell or whether it has entered his marrow. These things will determine the protocol but it looks like we will do chemo. After all the great advice here I went out and bought Wellness Core grain free food and will start switching him over to that today. I also bought Salmon oil to supplement the Omega 3's. I will be calling a local integrative vet on Monday to see what other things he suggests to help keep Ralphie comfortable. Needless to say, we are all heartbroken and our kids (10&12) are too young to lose their "brother". He has been an amazing pet and we look forward to treasuring every day we have left with him. I am grateful to have found this site. Thank you to everyone! Danielle

02-06-2010, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
jeanettesavill Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: wales cwmbran Posts: 24	HI i m fairly new to the site my dog brandy as mass cell tumour in neck as has two ops but tumours very agressive not good prog.but we keep going on today was the six nations in rugby and I am usually a great fan especially as we were playing engaland but i didnt care because my dog means so much and i just wish we could all change this situtation we arefinding ourselves in but its made me cherrish life more . so at least thats one good lesson. __________________ jeanette

02-06-2010, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benpaws Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville, ON., CANADA Posts: 958	Danielle and Ralphie First of all WELCOME! You have come to the right place for lots of sound information and support from the best and most compassionate dog lovers EVER! I too hope you have many more wonderful times with Ralphie. He is so young just like my Benny was but there is always HOPE! God Bless you both, Blessings, Joanne & Puppy Shadow

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01-02-2010, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJandDante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 273	Be sure and get Canine Immune System Support from Standard Brands. Its powder form and you sprinkle it on their food twice a day. I hope you get it under control and have a long time of quality with your family pet! TJ

02-08-2010, 07:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Meesh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington Township (Sewell), NJ Posts: 205	Hi Danielle, Welcome to the site. It's a shame you have to be here but it's good you found it. I have a 9-year old retriever/chow mix, Hamlet, who was just diagnosed with Stage V-a, B-cell lymphoma on January 29th. We're going through chemo at the University of Penn (Philadelphia) and I've made an appointment with a recommended holistic vet nearby. Hamlet's only been through one chemo treatment but his nodes are already smaller and his appetite has returned with a vengence (he wasn't eating for me). You'll find a lot of great advice and tons of support here. I also belong to a yahoo.com group - Lymphoma Heart Dogs - that's a great support group as well specifically for lymphoma dogs. Best of luck to Ralphie and you as you fight this battle! Keep the faith. Michelle & Hamlet (dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10)