November 27th 2012 9:24 am
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I feel like I have just been hit by a train head on. I don't think things could get much worse around here. Yuki is having great difficulty moving around these days and every day is a struggle for him at 15 years of age, Mia is in heart failure, and now Chester's biopsy report came back with the worst possible diagnosis.

Chester has cancer. A form of Epitheliotropic Lymphoma. Prognosis is very poor, usually only months after diagnosis.

Next step will be to start and keep him on prednisone and hope we can further slow down the progression. I'm living in a nightmare and I can't wake up.

Denise

Barked by: Hobo (Dogster Member)

November 27th 2012 at 12:07 pm

OMD Denise! I am so very sorry. This news is just awful. My heart go out to you. I just can't believe it. I am near tears. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Cindy

Barked by: Chester, A Springer Angel (Dogster Member)

November 27th 2012 at 12:28 pm

Today's results were such a shock. I don't know what I was expecting but it certainly wasn't this.

All I can hope for is time. Every dog is different and maybe he will be one of the ones who surpass expectations. The one thing we have going for us is the fact that it doesn't seem to be bothering him right now. Maybe that is a great sign and medications will slow it down or put it in remission.

Barked by: Dreyfuss "Rainbow Bridge" (Dogster Member)

November 27th 2012 at 5:14 pm

Mommy feels so bad for you. I had cancer as well as cardiomyopathy. Plus arthur ritis cause I was 12 an overweight. Mommy kept me out of pain using amitryptiline. Brand name Elavil. I even managed to play tug of war keep away.

You're in our prayers. I only been on the bridge less than 4 months. I took two breaths at home and WHAM here I was running and swimming in the milk and honey lake.

Barked by: Chiquita

November 27th 2012 at 6:25 pm

Denise, I am so sorry to hear that Chester has cancer! As soon as your mom called me, I started praying for Chester. I will pray for all of you in your family through out the day, that God Almighty moves His hand or just says a word so that all of your furry family will be healed.

Barked by: Abbie (Dogster Member)

November 27th 2012 at 7:10 pm

So sorry to hear about Chester's cancer. Keeping him and the family in our prayers.

Barked by: Petey (Dogster Member)

November 28th 2012 at 3:14 am

oh no....so sorry Denise, you have been through so much lately, our thoughts are with you and all the pups. Hugs

Barked by: Turner - Gone Too Soon (Dogster Member)

November 28th 2012 at 3:11 pm

So sorry to hear such sad news. Chester is a beautiful boy that has had the joy of a wonderful life. Hugs and Prayers to you and your family.

Barked by: PEEK A BOO (Dogster Member)

November 29th 2012 at 7:14 am

Oh dear what a nightmare ! it is too much what you have been through !. Only love can explain your dedication to your beloved pets
You are in our thoughts and prayers on a daily basis and God will provide
love and hugs