apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Nov 16, 2012 - 04:16pm PT
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Got the lab results back on the lump they removed from Maddie's mouth earlier this week:
Malignant Amelanotic Melanoma
Malignant melanomas originating in the oral cavity tend to be highly locally agressive and may readily metastasize to the regional lymph nodes and the lungs.
The vet said it was likely a matter of several months- more growths may occur in the mouth before it's end stages in the lungs.
For now, she's acting as normal, cheery and positive as ever...I've made a commitment to make the most of this time, for both of us.
Fecking cancer.
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eKat
Trad climber
BackInTheDitch BackInTheDirt BackInTheDay
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Nov 16, 2012 - 04:26pm PT
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Sweet little beast!
:-(
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perswig
climber
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Nov 16, 2012 - 05:06pm PT
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Apogee, watch for esophageal and nasal symptoms. The oral MMs I've dealt with (thankfully, not that many) have progressed to these sites at least as often as pulmonary mets.
It's bad juju any way you cut it. Hope you get lots of good quality time in first.
Dale
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covelocos
Trad climber
Nor Cal
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Nov 16, 2012 - 05:10pm PT
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 17, 2012 - 02:01pm PT
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Chaz, sorry to hear about Toby - you've had a hard year when it comes to losing furry friends.
And apogee, sorry to hear about Maddie. Cherish your remaining time with her.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 17, 2012 - 02:26pm PT
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Oh boy Chaz and Apogee....so sorry....very....
Susan
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 17, 2012 - 02:35pm PT
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Apogee, Chaz very sorry about your good friends. I watch our 14-year-old friend stand up so stiffly now, and try to make each of his days a good one. I'm sure that Chaz did the same, as Apogee is still doing.
Took Jack to my office for a few hours today, the place is empty on Saturday and for some reason he still likes it. We walked down some paths where there's a whole lot to sniff.
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Tami
Social climber
Canada
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Nov 19, 2012 - 01:30pm PT
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Sorry to hear of your dog's illness Chaz & apo. Terrible stuff. I have a furry beast between my keyboard and screen as I type; our pets are our cherished pals.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 19, 2012 - 03:28pm PT
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I have a furry beast between my keyboard and screen as I type
Tami and her teddies, jus' sayin'
Susan
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Nov 19, 2012 - 08:42pm PT
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Still, she greets me with the same brown eyed pure happiness each and every day.
I look into those eyes with a different understanding of the reality of her life.
Feck.
FeckFeckFeck.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 19, 2012 - 09:04pm PT
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Oh Apogee....it so hurts....my heart aches for you.... My girl was elderly and her last few weeks were not the easiest for me to watch her....yet...she always wagged her tail even if she couldn't fully get up. She let me help her outside and throughout her end-of-life struggles she had an affect and attitude that lit up my life and had no idea what it would mean. Two months after her passing I was DX with high grade ovarian cancer. All through my chemo all I could think about was how she taught me how to live even with great adversity. I do believe that dogs provide the gift of insight into the beauty and humbleness of life. Hold her close...she will always be with you....
Susan
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Nov 20, 2012 - 10:31am PT
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hey there say, apogee and chaz...
very sorry and sad to hear this, :(
did not know, of this, chaz....
and apogee, may your time, somehow still be sweet, in dear-pups'
last days, :(
was going to post a pic of patty anne marie, but i think i will wait
'til tomorrow now, :(
hugs to you both...
and prayers, too....
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Donald Thompson
Trad climber
Los Angeles,CA
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Nov 20, 2012 - 12:49pm PT
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Mr. Apogee:
What you and your dog are going through never gets easier. Make the best of your time together.
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Nov 21, 2012 - 09:05am PT
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My latest foster, he'll go fast, what a beauty! Hopefully I have him longer than 48 hours, at least!
Susan
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 23, 2012 - 05:03pm PT
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Hey Apogee, thinking good thoughts for you and your friend.
Here's a shot an old friend found in a move.
This is Kaya, in her prime, who lived to be 15.
Look how happy she is!
She was such a good girl, and the only real constant in my life when I was drifting and dreaming.
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Bad Climber
climber
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Nov 23, 2012 - 05:05pm PT
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What a great shot! One dang good girl. Doggies rule.
BAd
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 23, 2012 - 05:08pm PT
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And I'm throwing this in here because the name of the route happens to be
A DOG'S LIFE 5.9, The Dog Park, Mt. Lemmon.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Nov 23, 2012 - 05:19pm PT
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Thanks BAd. She really was a great dog, legendary.
And here's Mah Goose. Rosebud, the Ramblin' Rose, doing what she loves best.
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