they think Akyra has cancer.

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    they think Akyra has cancer.

    Akyra was being really weird about her food the last two weeks, this last week she barely ate anything. Her belly started to distend and she started throwing up yellow liquid.  I took her to the emergency vet last night. The xrays suggest that she has cancer, the vet says she thinks it hemangiosacroma. She has a very large mass next to her liver and her lungs look 'marbled' with small node type masses. Shes only 7 years old.

    I think I'm still in shock. to think that she might not be here very long. She lost 5lbs, so feels so thin to me. But she still is excited to see me and wags her tail. She's at the vets now, on IV fluids. I took her a shirt last night to sleep with so she could smell me & maybe be more comfortable.

    She's getting an ultrasound later today with the radiologist i believe - to look further into the masses. I'm trying to hold it together. I'm fine for awhile, but then I start crying. I just can't believe its her, I thought she would easily out last Sheba. And poor sheba is on her last leg. She's almost 15 years old, I have to assist her to go out & walk around & go potty. Its overwhelming to think I could loose both of my dogs very soon and very close together.

     There are so many thinks I've done because of her, so many things she's inspired. So much of my life has been based around her, I just can't believe that its going to be gone so soon. I love her so much.

     I dont know what the options are right  now, but since she's not eating I know its not good. I'll update with the radiologists findings later. I can't believe this is happening.I just wish i would've known, she never acted sick ever.

     its all overwhelming.

     

     

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    I am so sorry. This condition is a big concern with my Cleo, due to breed, and it does just come on like that from what I've read on my Leo list. You have all my good thoughts and best wishes for your girl. ((hugs))

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    I'm so sorry to hear this.  Hugs being sent your way.

     

    Deb W.

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    I am so sorry to hear this, sending good vibes  to your and Akyra. 

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    Oh gosh, that's awful.  My prayers and good thots are with you. 

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    I'm so sorry.  My prayers are with you and Akyra.

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    It is overwhelming, I understand and I'm so very sorry you have to go through this.  Your friends here are standing beside you and as always will be with you through the tough times. 

    akyramoto82
    So much of my life has been based around her

    We all get this, rest assured.

    Hugs to you and to your babies.  Stay strong.  Sending my best thoughts to Akyra.  Right Hug

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    I am so sorry to hear this. I truly know how you're feeling, especially in terms of the young age. It just feels so unfair. We lost our younger dog to cancer (nasal) at age 7 and there's nothing that can prepare you for it. My heart is hurting for you and we're all here to help you thru the difficult time. I will think good thoughts and say prayers for you and Akyra.

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    I'm so sorry to hear your news.  I'll keep Akyra in my thoughts and prayers.

    Hugs to Akyra from Johnny & Tessy

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    I'm so sorry to hear this. We're sending good thoughts to both you & Akyra.
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    Oh no!  I'm so sad to hear about your girl.  I'm keeping you both in my heart & hope you have more time together than you're expecting.  ((HUGS)) to you & rubbies to your girl.

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    CoBuHe

    t is overwhelming, I understand and I'm so very sorry you have to go through this.  Your friends here are standing beside you and as always will be with you through the tough times. 

    akyramoto82
    So much of my life has been based around her

    We all get this, rest assured.

      Everything Barbara said... I'm so, so sorry that this has hit out of nowhere.  You're in my best thoughts and prayers.
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     I'm so sorry to hear this. I'll keep Akyra and you in my thoughts and prayers.

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     Oh no I am so sorry and can completely understand how overwhelmed you must be!

    Sending our best thoughts and prayers to you all

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    I definately "get it" too.  We will be thinking of you. 

    Lori