Stressed and frustrated

Soundtrack · 01-09-2012, 03:16 PM

The pathology result for Gabby was that she has an oral melanoma which is far advanced, 100% risk of metasteses and no chance of surgical cure (although we've definitely bought her some time by removing what we could).

There is a new vaccine treatment that seems to be very successful at extending quality life (nearly a year as opposed to the 2-5 months we are looking at now), however it is only available through oncologists. It is four shots, two weeks apart, however they are over $500 each (plus the consult with the oncologist - another $170).

Between her and Melody I have spent nearly $3000 in the past two months and things are really tight, plus I have a litter of pups on the way and I have to be prepared for emergencies.

Gabby is definitely my baby, one of the best dogs ever, but I'm not sure I can manage this.

We will go for the consult and then I will have to do some serious number-crunching to figure out if I can rationally swing it.

Mikey T · 01-09-2012, 03:19 PM

unfortunately nothing is cheap with cancer

have you looked a doing something in the states on that front probably isn't any cheaper though.

houndmomma · 01-09-2012, 03:23 PM

Oh NO, I’m so very sorry to hear this Soundtrack. And wish I had words of comfort to offer – I know fist hand how fast all the medical bills can add up without blinking an eye. Is there a possibility that you’re vet will work with you on a payment plan? Or I know there are credit cards out there that vets and doctors works with that you can only use them in their office – and if you pay in the certain amount of time – there is no interest charged to you. I don’t know the name of them but sure if you call your vet they will have all the info.

I will continue to keep you and your babies in my prayers.

Hugs,
Jen~

loopylou · 01-09-2012, 03:28 PM

So sorry to hear the news about Gabby. As if it wasn't bad enough dealing with these things money has to become a worry as well. Can you get a 0% credit card? At least it wouldn't cost you anything in interest and could help you spread the cost.

Drool and prayers for you at his sad time

Swimming-duck · 01-09-2012, 03:29 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. Decisions like these are terrible to make. I could honestly see the sense of either decision. Whatever you decide, I hope we can all be a comfort to you somehow.

Soundtrack · 01-09-2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikey T

unfortunately nothing is cheap with cancer

have you looked a doing something in the states on that front probably isn't any cheaper though.

I did ponder that idea, but I think the closest would be Cornell which is 4 hours away.

Soundtrack · 01-09-2012, 03:36 PM

The other consideration, and it sounds callous, is she's 13 1/2. But she's in excellent health and condition for her age aside from the melanoma.

Esther · 01-09-2012, 03:40 PM

so sorry to hear

is it palladia that they want to administer?
went through this with our lulu. atb one year ago yesterday.
please stay strong

bethrn · 01-09-2012, 03:43 PM

I'm sorry that you and Gabby are having to deal with this. Drool and prayers coming your way.

bubbad · 01-09-2012, 03:43 PM

I'm sorry . Thanks for sharing that with us. For me I would be happy with the time left with her, but do what you need to do .WOW 13 years.

01-09-2012, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,582	Stressed and frustrated The pathology result for Gabby was that she has an oral melanoma which is far advanced, 100% risk of metasteses and no chance of surgical cure (although we've definitely bought her some time by removing what we could). There is a new vaccine treatment that seems to be very successful at extending quality life (nearly a year as opposed to the 2-5 months we are looking at now), however it is only available through oncologists. It is four shots, two weeks apart, however they are over $500 each (plus the consult with the oncologist - another $170). Between her and Melody I have spent nearly $3000 in the past two months and things are really tight, plus I have a litter of pups on the way and I have to be prepared for emergencies. Gabby is definitely my baby, one of the best dogs ever, but I'm not sure I can manage this. We will go for the consult and then I will have to do some serious number-crunching to figure out if I can rationally swing it. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

01-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
houndmomma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 503	Oh NO, I’m so very sorry to hear this Soundtrack. And wish I had words of comfort to offer – I know fist hand how fast all the medical bills can add up without blinking an eye. Is there a possibility that you’re vet will work with you on a payment plan? Or I know there are credit cards out there that vets and doctors works with that you can only use them in their office – and if you pay in the certain amount of time – there is no interest charged to you. I don’t know the name of them but sure if you call your vet they will have all the info. I will continue to keep you and your babies in my prayers. Hugs, Jen~ __________________ Momma to Lucy age 12 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Rickie age 5 ~ Shi-Poo (don’t tell him though – he thinks he’s a hound dog) Momma to Mabel age -1 ~ Basset Hound Momma to Flash – RIP 2000 ~ 2011 – Gone in body but with me in spirit ~ You will live on forever in my heart baby ~ Je t'aime

01-09-2012, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,582	The other consideration, and it sounds callous, is she's 13 1/2. But she's in excellent health and condition for her age aside from the melanoma. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

01-09-2012, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,729	unfortunately nothing is cheap with cancer have you looked a doing something in the states on that front probably isn't any cheaper though.

01-09-2012, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
loopylou Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 617	So sorry to hear the news about Gabby. As if it wasn't bad enough dealing with these things money has to become a worry as well. Can you get a 0% credit card? At least it wouldn't cost you anything in interest and could help you spread the cost. Drool and prayers for you at his sad time

01-09-2012, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Swimming-duck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: IL Posts: 207	I'm sorry to hear this. Decisions like these are terrible to make. I could honestly see the sense of either decision. Whatever you decide, I hope we can all be a comfort to you somehow.

01-09-2012, 03:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Esther Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,041	so sorry to hear is it palladia that they want to administer? went through this with our lulu. atb one year ago yesterday. please stay strong

01-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
bethrn Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 138	I'm sorry that you and Gabby are having to deal with this. Drool and prayers coming your way.

01-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
bubbad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boiling Springs,Pa Posts: 1,347	I'm sorry . Thanks for sharing that with us. For me I would be happy with the time left with her, but do what you need to do .WOW 13 years.

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