We are having blood drawn next week for Tasha's oncology visit in early March. I have sent an email to see if they would like a sample of her blood.

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Tasha - Forever in our hearts. Mommy loves you.

I caught that too! In Barkley's case I'm not sure about his puppy growth since we got him as an adult; however, he's thin-skinny but still was nabbed by the cancer demon. What really got my attention was the fact that the avg golden male lives to 10 yrs 7 months and the females 11 years 3 months. Wow. Also, I read elsewhere that keeping a dog trim can add up to 2 years of quality life.

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Where are you in terms of the treatment?

I'm concerned that drawing blood this early in Barkley's chemo protocol might cause him more harm than good. I'm going to discuss with his vet however.

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Dallas Gold - Tasha has been in remission since November 2008. She sees the oncologist every three months. The oncologist wants bloodwork every six months but I do it before every appointment. As part of Tasha's treatment she had blood work a week after each chemo treatment but I would get your vets opinion. We are keeping you and Barkley in our prayers. I hope all goes well. Please give him a big hug from us.

I contacted CHCC and they require 3-5ml of blood. As long as my vet approves I will send a sample next week.

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Tasha - Forever in our hearts. Mommy loves you.

Yesterday fed ex delivered a package from this group, for collecting the blood samples. It requires refrigeration and we are without power so I'm not sure the package will still be good. I'll ask the oncologist if we can draw a sample on Monday.

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We sent a blood sample from Barkley in this afternoon.

The people at the Cancer Consortium are so nice and prompt with questions and getting the sample supplies to you. I encourage anyone with a dog suffering from one of the cancers to consider participating. Together we can help find out more about these terrible diseases.

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Will fax a note to be put in my dogs files at the vet....

If I am ever to hear the Cancer diagnosis I wont remember....

Thanks...

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Mary and the Goldens from Maine
"Liberty" - Bramley's Golden Moments Libby CD, RE - ASCA-CD, Can. CD (CGC and TDI-Therapy Dog)
http://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=242760

"Lexi" - Wise Teacher

"Trace" - Bramley's Light Up The Night NJ-N (PB 4'-0"), TDI-Therapy Dog
http://www.k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=314710

How is Barkley doing?
I hope he and Toby are both doing well and your house is "home" again.

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He is doing very well! We had a session with his acupuncture vet today and got some chinese pills that supposedly help stem the little internal bleeds the hemangio dogs get. I'm going to research the ingredients before giving them to him (the package is in chinese though).

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