Wendbert Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Dolly has been at the vets today for more x-rays. We'd been hoping that the mass was still shrinking and the new pictures would show the tumour had got smaller since last time but sadly it hasn't, its got bigger again Despite still being on the strong anti-biotics, the mass is once again restricting Dolly's airway which I'd been worrying about as her breathing hasn't been so good. Stupidly I'd hoped that it was the warmer weather. Once again, the options are limited. - open Dolly up, try and remove the mass, if not get a biopsy but very risky as they may have to let her go on the table - a drug called Elosparginaise (sp) which would shrink the mass if it is Lymphoma although that is unlikely as white bloods are fine, weight maintenance is fine etc etc - try endoscopy again but no guarantee that even a 3mm needle will get far enough down Dolly's airway and be able to get a decent sample. So, after weighing up the options and wanting the best for Dolly, we're going to try the CT scan route. It will at least be non-evasive and will hopefully be able to show whether the mass is tissue or liquid and which, if any, organs it is attached to. I don't know whether I'm being selfish or not but I just can't come to terms with the idea of putting Dolly through surgery only to have them say they have to let her go on the table I have always been there at the end with all of my dogs and I don't want Dolly's last memories to be of someone injecting her with anaesthetic But, we can't do nothing. As the mass is growing again, its only a matter of time before it constricts her airway completely and she can't breath. I've got to put Dolly back on the Metacam, although it makes her sick, as the anti-carciogenic (sp) properties will be benficial and in the meantime Malcolm will get Dolly referred for the CT scan. I have no idea where it will be as there aren't many scanners so more than likely we'll have to go to the RCVS in London but I'll take her wherever she needs to go. Please, please think good thoughts, send Rekie etc for my little girl. It just seems so unfair that she's got so much to live for yet so poorly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rotties Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 for both of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elefan Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 :GroupHug: :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooandboo Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 :GroupHug: I've sent her pic to my Dad for healing, hope that's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenyx Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I don't know whether I'm being selfish or not but I just can't come to terms with the idea of putting Dolly through surgery only to have them say they have to let her go on the table I have always been there at the end with all of my dogs and I don't want Dolly's last memories to be of someone injecting her with anaesthetic You're not being selfish but even if you were you're allowed to be anyway Sorry it's not better news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Of course we will send good thoughts and healing to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 OMG Wendy, I'm SO sorry to hear this! Malcolm's had radiotherapy for the lymphoma in his mouth and the specialist said that he'd reacted really well to that. Someone also kindly put on a link to the Navy protocol on Malcolm's thread when I asked for advice. I printed it out and showed it to my vet, who was really interested in it. She said that unfortunately it'd be unapplicable to Mal's situation because there was no mass to get rid of, but it might be helpful for Dolly? Dunno, just really wish I could do anything to help, because I know how devastating the news, that a healthy acting dog is actually really ill, can be. Lots of :wub: to Dolly Doodles, who could not have wished for a better mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfudge Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thinking of you and Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Bones Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Damn blast and soddit. Come on Dolly lets all think go away nasty lump thoughts. RCVS here are fab, Wendy - the best of the best. Meg recommends them. Thinking of you - you know where I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 You have to do what YOU think is best for her. (and for you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndzrus Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Oh no, i was hoping for better news Lots of good thoughts for both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonny Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 so sorry to hear the news keeping everything crossed for Dolly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 we know you are doing whats right by your special girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 So sorry it wasn't better news Will post an update/further request on the Reiki lists for her Dolly, everyone's rooting for you my darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 So sorry your lovely girl is poorly again, all my thoughts and best wishes to you both. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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