Maggie update not good

jes,mag,misty · 02-17-2009, 02:09 PM

The vet finally got the results back. Maggie definitely has cancer. The liver was diagnosed as islet cell carcinoma metastasized. From what I understood, this type of cancer typically starts in the pancreas. There's really not much we can do at this point. If it hadn't already spread to the liver then there would be some options. We will start feeding her 3 times a day instead of two since insulin spikes will begin. There are so many things that can be symptoms...lethargy, mood changes, temporary blindness, vomiting several hours after eating, seizures, etc. The list goes on and on.
All I can say is that as of right now...she is laying next to me chewing on a cuz, I looked down at her, we made eye contact and she bounced up and shoved her nose under my hand/arm to be pet. That is our Maggie.
Our time frame was possibly 3-4 months. I am thankful for every day, every minute.

**angelaw** · 02-17-2009, 02:11 PM

Oh I am so sorry!!! Give her lots of kisses and hugs!

GSDBESTK9 · 02-17-2009, 02:13 PM

Very sorry to hear that.

How old is she?

jes,mag,misty · 02-17-2009, 02:17 PM

Thank you!
Maggie will be 10 in May.

Crabtree · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Make the most of every minute.

WiscTiger · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

I am so sorry to hear the news. But I know you will do every thing in your power to make her time with you comfortable and happy.

Val

Brightelf · 02-17-2009, 02:18 PM

I am so very very sorry. I'd hoped for better news for dear Maggie-girl. Robbie, after all you have been going through... ((((HUGS)))). Prayers that your lovey, sweet, silly girl Maggie will be enjoying the time you two share together. She is the luckiest dog in the world to have you! And-- she KNOWS it! Prayers and good thoughts coming yours and Maggie's way.

sprzybyl · 02-17-2009, 02:25 PM

oh no... so sorry to hear

I can't imagine what that news is like. Spoil her and love on her and enjoy the days and hours and minutes and seconds. prayers for you, too!

Ilovealldogs · 02-17-2009, 02:28 PM

So very sorry to hear the news.

My dog is somewhere between 14 and 15 and was diagnosed with cancer quite some time ago. Once my vet saw that it had spread into her lungs, he gave her a 6 month time frame. We are on month seven and like you stated, I enjoy every additional minute I have with her. I hope you are as fortunate as I have been to enjoy your baby longer than the vet thinks.

**Amaruq** · 02-17-2009, 02:38 PM

I am so sorry to hear this, Robbie. I know you and your family will make the most of her remaining time as happy and comfortable as possible.

02-17-2009, 02:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jes,mag,misty Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: fl Posts: 2,031	Maggie update not good The vet finally got the results back. Maggie definitely has cancer. The liver was diagnosed as islet cell carcinoma metastasized. From what I understood, this type of cancer typically starts in the pancreas. There's really not much we can do at this point. If it hadn't already spread to the liver then there would be some options. We will start feeding her 3 times a day instead of two since insulin spikes will begin. There are so many things that can be symptoms...lethargy, mood changes, temporary blindness, vomiting several hours after eating, seizures, etc. The list goes on and on. All I can say is that as of right now...she is laying next to me chewing on a cuz, I looked down at her, we made eye contact and she bounced up and shoved her nose under my hand/arm to be pet. That is our Maggie. Our time frame was possibly 3-4 months. I am thankful for every day, every minute. __________________ Robbie Jesse, Oakley, and Xander's Mom Sweet, gentle Maggie, in our hearts forever! Our hearts are still broken Jazzi, we miss you so much! In Loving Memory of Misty. We love you Misty Mist. We'll never forget you Callie and Quebec.

02-17-2009, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
angelaw Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 15,225	Re: Maggie update not good Oh I am so sorry!!! Give her lots of kisses and hugs! __________________ Angela http://www.vomlandholz.com Hardy, Diesel, Jet, Denial v. Zioner Berg, Iris & Patches the cats

02-17-2009, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Re: Maggie update not good Very sorry to hear that. How old is she? __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

02-17-2009, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
jes,mag,misty Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: fl Posts: 2,031	Re: Maggie update not good Thank you! Maggie will be 10 in May. __________________ Robbie Jesse, Oakley, and Xander's Mom Sweet, gentle Maggie, in our hearts forever! Our hearts are still broken Jazzi, we miss you so much! In Loving Memory of Misty. We love you Misty Mist. We'll never forget you Callie and Quebec.

02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crabtree Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On. Canada Posts: 4,370	Re: Maggie update not good I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Make the most of every minute. __________________ Sandra Larka GSD 1/4/06 Palla GSD 7/16/06 Loki adopted 8/23/08 Badger,Miss Crabtree & Shafford, the kitty krew Waiting at the bridge;Palla,Tucker,Chance, Brandy and Lacy. I'll miss you to the end of eternity, and love you twice as long.

02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
WiscTiger Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 15,171	Re: Maggie update not good I am so sorry to hear the news. But I know you will do every thing in your power to make her time with you comfortable and happy. Val __________________ Wisctiger@msn.com Cheyenne-2/02 DeeDee Little Bit-6/02 Lakota-1/03 Raya-9/05

02-17-2009, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brightelf Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 9,357	Re: Maggie update not good I am so very very sorry. I'd hoped for better news for dear Maggie-girl. Robbie, after all you have been going through... ((((HUGS)))). Prayers that your lovey, sweet, silly girl Maggie will be enjoying the time you two share together. She is the luckiest dog in the world to have you! And-- she KNOWS it! Prayers and good thoughts coming yours and Maggie's way. __________________ Patti Frauchen von: Grimm van den Heuvel, aka "The Doofinator" My strong-minded, very loving boy

02-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
sprzybyl Elite Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,316	Re: Maggie update not good oh no... so sorry to hear I can't imagine what that news is like. Spoil her and love on her and enjoy the days and hours and minutes and seconds. prayers for you, too! __________________ -Sarah owned by my long coat clan: my first love Gretchen vom Alpenhof (aka Riley)- born 3 Feb 2008 my first boy Garth Vader vom Haus Kohl (aka Vader)- born 2 Nov 2010

02-17-2009, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ilovealldogs Knighted Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southeastern NC Posts: 2,126	Re: Maggie update not good So very sorry to hear the news. My dog is somewhere between 14 and 15 and was diagnosed with cancer quite some time ago. Once my vet saw that it had spread into her lungs, he gave her a 6 month time frame. We are on month seven and like you stated, I enjoy every additional minute I have with her. I hope you are as fortunate as I have been to enjoy your baby longer than the vet thinks.

02-17-2009, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Maggie update not good I am so sorry to hear this, Robbie. I know you and your family will make the most of her remaining time as happy and comfortable as possible. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

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