Buster Might Have Lymphoma :(

[Shelby&Seymour]

Also checking the thread to see how it is going..... I have been saying an extra prayer for Buster to be comfortable and happy.

[YazminD]

Lisa, I've been thinking of your sweet boy, praying that his treatments have gone well. Continuing to keep you and Buster in my prayers.

[Kaitlynx89]

Im so sorry . You are in my thoughts. I pray the chemo and meds make him comfortable

[yorkiemini]

Oh dear Lisa,
You are the best! You have given Buster the life he should have had and got all that Yorkie love back from him. I can hardly fathem how this must be, but know you have our prayers. Let us know if you need anything. And, give Buste a big bunch of hugs for being so loveable!

[yorkiemini]

Prayers and hugs! Just can't express our feelings about how great you are giving Buster the life he should have had and then getting back all that love he had to give. Let us know if you need anything - we are here!

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

Also checking the thread to see how it is going..... I have been saying an extra prayer for Buster to be comfortable and happy.

Originally Posted by YazminD

Lisa, I've been thinking of your sweet boy, praying that his treatments have gone well. Continuing to keep you and Buster in my prayers.

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

Oh dear Lisa,
You are the best! You have given Buster the life he should have had and got all that Yorkie love back from him. I can hardly fathem how this must be, but know you have our prayers. Let us know if you need anything. And, give Buste a big bunch of hugs for being so loveable!

Thank you my friends for your prayers and support. Buster had a really good week, but I do not think he is feeling the greatest this morning. We woke up to early morning honking/coughing. His eyes look kind of dull today too. The good news is that he continues to have a great appetite.

We are headed up through Cincinnati today to go to his chemo and doctor's appointment. He will spend two hours at MedVet, so hope to update his situation later today.

[ladyjane]

Hope all goes well today. Also hope that Buster feels better as the day progresses.

[kjc]

Praying for Buster... hoping he feels better soon...

[My Sophie Girl]

My old English Sheepdog had lymphoma. He had a year of chemo, lost all his fur (I recommend shaving first) and lived another quality 6 years. Never give up hope. Prayers are with you.

[MauiGirl]

Prayers going to Buster that the treatment allows him to be comfortable and live well for as long as possible.

[Buster Brown]

Lisa I just caught up with this thread about your sweet Buster. I am so sorry to hear he and you are having to go through this. I am glad he still has an appetite and a wagging tail. Sending prayers, hugs, and best wishes. Buster Brown sends nose kisses to Buster

[lexipoo]

Thinking of you and Buster today and keeping you all in our prayers. Keep us posted hope Buster has a better day today...so happy he has you!

[Lisa and Pic]

Thanks everyone for checking in to see how Buster is doing. It was a long day yesterday at MedVet for the little guy.

According to he oncologist vet, Buster responded to the first chemo (cyclophosphamide) and he has some shrinking of his enlarged lymph nodes. That is the good news and I imagine that is why is coughing is much, much better.

However, his platelet count had decreased, which could be caused by the chemotherapy or it could be that the lymphoma is in his bone marrow. Because of the low platelet count the vet said that the drug Doxorubicin would not be given until next week. Instead they gave him Elspar - asparaginase subcutaneously.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that this chemo is going to keep him feeling comfortable for awhile.

I know that this is not about me, but about this sweet boy... However I have to admit that I am struggling with my emotions today and just want Buster's time to be happy....

[Micah my love]

I am just now seeing this Lisa so sorry for all that you & Buster are going through prayers and hugs to you both

[Kaitlynx89]

Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic

Thanks everyone for checking in to see how Buster is doing. It was a long day yesterday at MedVet for the little guy.

According to he oncologist vet, Buster responded to the first chemo (cyclophosphamide) and he has some shrinking of his enlarged lymph nodes. That is the good news and I imagine that is why is coughing is much, much better.

However, his platelet count had decreased, which could be caused by the chemotherapy or it could be that the lymphoma is in his bone marrow. Because of the low platelet count the vet said that the drug Doxorubicin would not be given until next week. Instead they gave him Elspar - asparaginase subcutaneously.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that this chemo is going to keep him feeling comfortable for awhile.

I know that this is not about me, but about this sweet boy... However I have to admit that I am struggling with my emotions today and just want Buster's time to be happy....

Again I am so sorry . I am glad he responded well with the chemo and do hope that continues! One of my dogs was on Doxorubicin a few months ago when he got very sick and his Platelets were VERY low. He responded to that medicine very well! Buster is in my thoughts