Buster Might Have Lymphoma :(

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Lot's of prayers going out for Buster.

Originally Posted by MomtoJasper

Praying very hard for Buster. And for you also. Will be checking back for updates!! Hugs to Buster and you.

Originally Posted by Maximo

Lisa, you and Buster are in my prayers.

Thank you very much!

[Sammy Mommy]

Sending hugs and prayers to you and Buster.

[ladyjane]

Lisa, Buster and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry this is happening.

There really is not much to update at this point. The vet did not get enough of a sample in the aspirate to make a diagnosis. I spoke with her at length...she was very nice and explained things well. We decided that it would be best to go ahead with a referral to the specialist since it really is likely that Buster does have lymphoma. He has multiple nodes all over. She said that based upon her exams and tests, she believes it is probably in the early stages...but the only way to know is for staging to be done which will be done by the specialist. There will be options regarding treatment, but that can not be decided upon until all testing is complete. I am hopeful that little Buster will be with us for some time. I told Lisa that no one ever really knows. We have another foster, Chewie, who is extremely ill. He came to us in December 2012 and is hanging in even though he was from the beginning given probably 3 months to live. So, I don't believe in putting time limits on any life!

[lillymae]

I'll be Praying for this little one. My Sparky was diagnosed with lymphoma last yr in June & went through chemo & did very well & is still doing well almost 5 mo after his last treatment.

[Doodlebug]

Lisa I am praying for Buster and for you. I hope the news is the best possible and he will respond well to treatment. Hugs...

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Lisa, Buster and you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry this is happening.

There really is not much to update at this point. The vet did not get enough of a sample in the aspirate to make a diagnosis. I spoke with her at length...she was very nice and explained things well. We decided that it would be best to go ahead with a referral to the specialist since it really is likely that Buster does have lymphoma. He has multiple nodes all over. She said that based upon her exams and tests, she believes it is probably in the early stages...but the only way to know is for staging to be done which will be done by the specialist. There will be options regarding treatment, but that can not be decided upon until all testing is complete. I am hopeful that little Buster will be with us for some time. I told Lisa that no one ever really knows. We have another foster, Chewie, who is extremely ill. He came to us in December 2012 and is hanging in even though he was from the beginning given probably 3 months to live. So, I don't believe in putting time limits on any life!

Thank you for explaining this better than I ever could Linda. Also appreciate the pep talk when I needed it. I don't know how you do this with multiple pups, but you do, and I applaud your efforts.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by impish

my thoughts and prayers are with you and Buster. keeping my fingers crossed that this isn't the case.

Originally Posted by Verbena

I am so sorry to hear. Sending good thoughts and blessings to Buster and you during this time.

Originally Posted by kjc

Oh no, Lisa! Praying for good results. Keeping Buster and his family in my thoughts and prayers... Hugs, Kathy

Thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers ladies!

[MomtoJasper]

Continuing to pray for Buster and for you, too, Lisa! Hugs sent your way.

[Wylie's Mom]

Sending positive and loving and healing and miraculous thoughts and love to Buster and you.

[MauiGirl]

Still praying for healing for Buster, and sending hugs to you Lisa.

[intilis]

Sending prayers for Buster & Lisa. I have a soft spot for "Busters", that was the name of my childhood pup.

[Lisa and Pic]

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. It has been a very long day, but wanted to do a quick update. We spent most of the afternoon in a clinic in Cincinnati and many tests were performed on Buster.

Linda understands these tests better and hopefully she will say something when she has time. But in the meantime, from what I understand Buster definitely has lymphoma, stage 4. We have chosen to do some chemo on Buster to make him feel better. This will not cure him, but can help his quality of life, especially by shrinking his lymph nodes. (Poor Buster has a cough right now and I think his lymph nodes are causing this.)

Anyway, he is such a sweet boy and we have so much enjoyed having him in our lives. Everyday will be a wonderful one with him as this journey progresses. Please say a prayer for him as he starts treatments tomorrow.

[dawn27]

I am so sorry Lisa, I had hoped to hear better news . . . . Sending prayers your and Busters way and I hope that the kemo will bring him some relief while he lives out the remainder of his days. At least he has a family who loves him and will be by his side as he fights this awful disease.

[lexipoo]

Oh Lisa I am so sad to read this post about little Buster....I know how much Buster means to you guys! He is such a beautiful little guy and is in the right place with you all to love on him and give him all the love and support he needs! We will keep Buster and you and your DH in our thoughts and prayers there is nothing better then prayer! Please keep us posted and give little Buster hugs and kisses from us ok!

[lisaly]

I'm so sorry to hear that Buster is so ill. I am picturing him in my mind smiling in your recent photo of your three little ones. He has much to be happy about in your loving family.