 I Need Help
The doctor finally got back to me around 2pm today. I have to bring Newman into him tomorrow morning at 8:30am. He wants to check his tumor and him etc. I need some feedback from my YT friends.
As you know we have two options. 1. to put him down when it becomes to uncomfortable (or) 2. have his leg amputated.
Here's the situation. 1. The tumor has never been seen before. It's extremely rare. Our vet has been practicing for over 30 years. He is one of the best in Ocean County. He has never seen it. He consulted with oncology at two diff. established and respected places and they have never dealt with it. 2. Newman is 10 years old. He has problems with his hips but not severe. Just arthritic at times. 3. He has a collapsed trachea. Nothing terrible but it's not great. He has trouble breathing from time to time and he couphs when exerted.
Here is what the vet found out; 1. As I said no one has seen this before. 2. They really don't know how he will do after surgery with respect if this will come back someone where else or if it will be cured for good. Normal odds would be 89 percent chance of cure, but since it's rare and never been seen before these really don't apply to him. 3. They would have to do tests prior to surgery such as ultra sound, chest x ray and blood work to make sure it has not spread.
My dilema. Plain and simple I don't want to lose him but I'm petrified that he won't survive the surgery and he'll die at the hospital without me. I'm petrified that he'll go through all of this and the cancer will not be cured. AND, I'm sick over the fact that I may have to put him to sleep. The only comfort I have in doing that (Putting him to sleep) is knowing that I'll be holding him when he goes.
Now I really need honest from the heart oppinions on what you guys would do if it were your baby.
Sincere Thanks to everyone
Elaine |