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[Jen]

That was my first thought as well. 
There was a time when vets figured 3 months was long enough, AND the testing from Miravista wasn't available.
Now we know, and more dogs are making it.
We're also learning tons because so many people are using different approaches post-therapy to avoid relapse.
 Asking questions and learning the hows and whys make the difference. There really is no place else like this, and a good thing it's available to people, right?

[luvmyjacks]

Absolutely.  Every time I go past my computer I look to see how many people are online and the bulk are guests going through the case database, reading (and printing) the newsletter etc. But, I am seeing so many people reading the human topics and yet very few are posting.  I am making the assumption that because they can speak for themselves, ask questions and interact with the Doctors they are rarely getting "involved" on the website but rather browsing through the information. 
One worry I have that I have mentioned before is the people who post their cases and then go it alone.  Those of us with survivors remember all too clearly the darkest days and hours when our pets suffering looked to be never ending and I think without the words of encouragement we received the option of euthanasia might have seemed the kindest.  Now that we have come out of the darkness it makes me sad that we might not be able to encourage these folks to hold on a few more days, a few more hours - there is a good chance with the success rate of the new drugs, that their dogs can make it.
Sometimes I send an e-mail of encouragement but often I find there is no reply.

[luvmyjacks]

This morning I read the case of Klyde.  It is so emotional seeing a case like this when the poor guy doesn't make it.  Sadly there was no contact information for the owner, but I would like to say here on the forum that you can help make a difference to the next dog by downloading/printing/copying the newsletter and getting it to vets near you.  Every vet that gets a copy is one more informed person capable of saving someone else's dog the suffering of Mr. Klyde.  I could feel your love and your sadness in your post and am so very sorry for your loss.

[Wilson3]

it is so very sad 
i do wonder how we had gotten so lucky
wilson3

[luvmyjacks]

Just looking at the case of Phoster from Minneapolis.  They are spending over $350/month on meds so if anyone lives nearby can you recommend a pharmacy with better prices.  To phoster's owners, check out the newsletter for the phone number and information on compoundsing pharmacies where the prices can be dramatically lower.  This topic appears on the forum several times but if you need help finding the information please post on this forum and you'll get some help.

[gunner]

For people like me, who's vet demanded name brand Sporanox, you can get GREATLY discounted prices (about $89.00 a month) at
PetCareChoice.com

they are really nice people to deal with.  They are in Canada, but they have the mcdicine shipped from overseas, we got ours through England.  Be warned that it takes about a month to get so you need to do something else in the mean time, but it is a huge saving over all. 

[luvmyjacks]

Let's take a moment to update the cases on the database or post your story if you haven't already.  This becoming a very useful tool for newcomers to look over in search of similarities when blasto is suspected in their pets or loved ones.  Some happy endings are also really nice when dealing with this otherwise horrible disease.

[mhitesman]

Gunner, that is incredible news that name brand Sporonox can be obtained for $89/month!  Wow.  I paid more than that for generic Itra ($700/month!!!).  Is this info on the blasto information sheet?  I am impressed.  Thanks for the info!  None of us knows when we will need all this info again ....fast.

[sequinnw]

I've posted Daisy's case.  Is there an easier way to get to the case history page?  I can never "find" it...

[luvmyjacks]

I didn't find it easy either so I usually bumped this topic back to the top andclicked on the link at the beginning of the topic.  I am really glad you posted because it is easy to skim through the cases and see similarities with new cases.  I'll bet there are only a handful of vets who have seen this many cases from beginning to this stage. 

You can get to the case database from the tabs page where you have all the blasto folders and Pets and Animals.  It is a small heading in white and the Case Database  is "live"so click on it.

[Wilson3]

I wonder if they cases could be posted by state location?
you know go to the state you live in and post it??
wilson3

[luvmyjacks]

Just in case you missed this in an earlier post:
It is now easier to add your case.  Check out the small item NEWS: above the three forum categories.  It is a live link to the site and makes it easier to get there rather than constantly bumping this topic.... which also works.  good luck everybody and let's keep building up this wealth of information.

[sequinnw]

That's great!  It makes it much easier to access and update.