UNDERSTANDING OSA Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common bone cancer in dogs, especially large and giant breeds. Itās aggressive and often spreads (metastasizes) to the lungs or other parts of the body. While itās devastating to hear, there are several treatment paths that may help extend your dog’s life and improve their quality of life….
May 17, 2025 ā Processing, Planning, and Listening to Dior
Iāve sat on this update for a few days because honestlyā¦ I havenāt had the strength to write it. After Diorās CT scan came back clear (thank God), we started moving full steam ahead with surgery, chemo, and hopefully ELIAS Immunotherapy. Weāve had several back-and-forth conversations with both Texas A&M and BluePearl, trying to confirm…
May 14, 2025 – Good News from Diorās CT Scan
We just arrived home from Texas A&M after Diorās CT scan of his chest and abdomen, and for the first time in a while, we have GOOD news ā nothing was found, meaning the cancer has not spread. This gives Dior a real fighting chance, but now weāre racing against the clock to get him…
May 13, 2025 – Headed To College Station!
We spent today at Texas A&M for Diorās follow-up with their oncology team. We were encouraged to hear that the head oncologist here has worked closely with Dr. Snyder at BluePearl, so both teams are already in communication and working together on Diorās case. That alone gives me so much peace of mind knowing they…
May 12, 2025 – First Oncology Appointment
This morning we met with the oncology team at BluePearl, and I wanted to share an update with all of you who have been following and supporting us. The oncologist began by telling us something we hadnāt heard yet: certain bacterial infections can sometimes present similarly to osteosarcoma on X-rays. While this isnāt likely in…