Athena has cancer

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Rileyboy

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Vet rang today gt tests back nd she has cancer.... Cancer

Im shocked, worried nd cant think straight.


Didnt listen to what the vet preposed to do all tht is going thro my head in cancer.

cancer kills
cant explain how awfull i feel my girl has cancer :(
 
So sorry to read this. Had followed your other post where you say how sick she's getting.

Going to be blunt: Have her put down as soon as possible.
 
Ring your Vet back and get the low down again. Sorry to hear this but I work at a Vets, we have a dog that has leukaemia and he has treatment and is absolutely fine. You would never know! We also have another client whose dog is on medication for the same and he does fine too. All may not be lost you know....could you go and see your Vet in person to take all the info in better?
 
Can you get your dad or a friend to talk to the vet, to see what treatment he is recommending? I know it must be so hard for you to take the information in right now. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence, so PLEASE think positively!!!!
 
amymay said:
So sorry to read this. Had followed your other post where you say how sick she's getting.

Going to be blunt: Have her put down as soon as possible.
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shall speak to the vet tomorrow nt in the rite mind yet, altho ano its gonna come to this will nt hav her in pain.

Izzwizz said:
Ring your Vet back and get the low down again. Sorry to hear this but I work at a Vets, we have a dog that has leukaemia and he has treatment and is absolutely fine. You would never know! We also have another client whose dog is on medication for the same and he does fine too. All may not be lost you know....could you go and see your Vet in person to take all the info in better?
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ano, just cldnty get my head round it will give him a ring tomorrow, needs to set in first.

Superhot said:
Can you get your dad or a friend to talk to the vet, to see what treatment he is recommending? I know it must be so hard for you to take the information in right now. Cancer is not an automatic death sentence, so PLEASE think positively!!!!
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Read sumewhere tht horses dnt get cancer often bt when they do its usually fatal :(
 
Oh Rileyboy i am so sorry, :( give yourself some time to get your head round the news before you make any decisions, did the vet have any suggestions on the way forward?
how is the little poppet today?
 
Ibblebibble said:
Oh Rileyboy i am so sorry, :( give yourself some time to get your head round the news before you make any decisions, did the vet have any suggestions on the way forward?
how is the little poppet today?
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he said he wld speak to me tomorrow as its gna be to much nd let it settle in nd gather my thoughts. I wont let her be in pain its nt fair. :(

Same ol same ol today, still looking sad, drinking normaly but still off her food, did come over for a hug tho, its a shame is all
 
My pure Arab died at 7 of stomach cancer. He kept loosing weight despite worming, good feed, basic health checks, etc. Eventually scans showed what was up. Mine died on the operating table. Horrible experience. In hindsight, it would have been best to have had him PTS rather than the op. At the time, I also read that internal cancers were rare in horses. I thought, "Typical". My poor boy. :(

OP: Call your vet back. Get the facts with a clearer head. Fingers are crossed for you. (( Hugs ))
 
amymay said:
They don't, and it is. Lymphosarcoma is the most usual cancer and is a cancer of the lymph tissue.

Devastating news for you, whatever cancer it may be.
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ano what it will come down to, she has so much potential nd been thro so much i feel terible now for not ringin the vet sooner, she deserves better than this.
 
Spyda said:
My pure Arab died at 7 of stomach cancer. He kept loosing weight despite worming, good feed, basic health checks, etc. Eventually scans showed what was up. Mine died on the operating table. Horrible experience. In hindsight, it would have been best to have had him PTS rather than the op. At the time, I also read that internal cancers were rare in horses. I thought, "Typical". My poor boy. :(

OP: Call your vet back. Get the facts with a clearer head. Fingers are crossed for you. (( Hugs ))
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I am so sorry to hear of tht. must of been terrible for you. take a chuck of you when they go :(
 
Rileyboy said:
he said he wld speak to me tomorrow as its gna be to much nd let it settle in nd gather my thoughts. I wont let her be in pain its nt fair. :(

Same ol same ol today, still looking sad, drinking normaly but still off her food, did come over for a hug tho, its a shame is all
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:( i know you'll do whatever is best for her no matter how hard the decision.x

have a <<<hug>>> life really is a pile of **** sometimes:(
 
Rileyboy I have not posted on your threads before, but have been following Athenas story. I am so sorry for you and for your little girl. She is lucky to have found you as you obviously adore her and will do whatever is right for her.
Big hugs xx
 
Oh god no...what an absolute nightmare, Im so so sorry. She is such a gorgeous girl...life can be so cruel sometimes. I know nothing about cancer in horses but Im guessing some types are going to be worse than others as with us humans. Did the vet mention what type of cancer it was or how advanced it was? I can understand how traumatic it is but I think I would be wanting another chat today...for me not knowing is worse though I guess at least now you know it is cancer :( I did find this article that may be useful http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1379/58078.html its quite old but probably still relevant and may give you an idea of the sort of questions to ask...try and stay strong, even if you are just pretending Athena needs you more than ever now.
 
We lost our horse at the end of October through cancer. He was in such a sorry state and we couldnt find what was wrong so they re tested the urine and bloods and phoned the next morning with the diagnosis. He was pts that same afternoon :(

Also your 'a' button isnt working!
 
Ibblebibble said:
:( i know you'll do whatever is best for her no matter how hard the decision.x

have a <<<hug>>> life really is a pile of **** sometimes:(
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i will try whateva to try nd fix her, but bottom line i wnt have her in pain, she is to sweet a mare to deal with tht

Ano feelin really low today, thanks

Christsam said:
Thinking of you RB. what a horrible situation :(
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thanks, ano its ***** !

Niddlynoo said:
Rileyboy I have not posted on your threads before, but have been following Athenas story. I am so sorry for you and for your little girl. She is lucky to have found you as you obviously adore her and will do whatever is right for her.
Big hugs xx
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thank you for the support, her welfare nd happiness is all tht matters for me
 
Have been following your posts about Athena and I'm really sorry to hear this diagnosis, and just when she'd landed on her feet with you. So sorry x x
 
Rileyboy said:
I am so sorry to hear of tht. must of been terrible for you. take a chuck of you when they go :(
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It was 15 years ago now, but was such a shock at the time. I'd not owned him very long (about 18 months) and had purchased him for LDR from a LDR home. He went down hill very fast in the last couple of months. From fit and fab to poor and dreadful. It was a shock in such a beautiful, young horse. It had never occured to me it could happen. Good old 'Life' likes to throw curve balls at you every now and again.

I really wish you and Athena the best, though. x
 
Had my best friend put down last month due to leukemia. From looking 'not right' to being pts was 5 days. Happened so quickly. Sending you loads of strength and gentle hugs to Athena, it's tragic but you'll do the best for her x x x
 
I'm so sorry to hear that. I was looking at the pictures of her growing up just this morning.

My beloved pony Magic was diagnosed with bowel cancer on january. He was put on a course of steroids (predisolone) and seemed to be doing well. Unfortunately his age (22) came into play and it was decided that he would be put down before winter on nov 9th as to ensure he didnt get cold or suffer from the loss of bodyweight.

Vet said most horses do recover but have to be on the steroids for a while if not forever, but do not feel any pain. That was in the particular type of cancer, probably not similar to yours but always get all the facts. I was bitched and pushed by opinionated people who though he should be put down when diagnosed yet we continued on. He had 11 more months of painfree love, care and attention.

I hope you and the vet both make the best decisions possible and i personally will be hoping everything turns out alright for you and her.
 
Niddlynoo said:
Rileyboy I have not posted on your threads before, but have been following Athenas story. I am so sorry for you and for your little girl. She is lucky to have found you as you obviously adore her and will do whatever is right for her.
Big hugs xx
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This for me too. I'm so sorry.
 
amymay said:
Unfortunately you can't fix her, but you can ensure she's pain free, and not prolong her suffering.
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will ring the vet 8am tomorrow nd see what he says, altho deep down ano what he will say. Athena will be pts by the end of this week.

Ruth_Cymru said:
Have been following your posts about Athena and I'm really sorry to hear this diagnosis, and just when she'd landed on her feet with you. So sorry x x
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Its a shame she is a great mare

Spyda said:
It was 15 years ago now, but was such a shock at the time. I'd not owned him very long (about 18 months) and had purchased him for LDR from a LDR home. He went down hill very fast in the last couple of months. From fit and fab to poor and dreadful. It was a shock in such a beautiful, young horse. It had never occured to me it could happen. Good old 'Life' likes to throw curve balls at you every now and again.

I really wish you and Athena the best, though. x
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bless you, horrible isnt it

thank you
 
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