Update on Jasmine: Today I received a call from the Oncologist and the good news is that the cancer has not spread into her Lymph Nodes. We discussed Radiation Treatment and I asked the Oncologist if Jasmine were her 12 1/2 yr. old dog would she put her through the treatments. She said absolutely. She told me that Melanoma responds well to Radiation and that Jasmine's quality of life should not be compromised by it. She told me that she just put her 11 yr. old pup who had a brain tumor through radiation. (That made me feel a little better). I discussed all with my DH and he is leaving it up to me to decide. Well I received the estimate of cost and I have decided to go ahead with treatment. Jasmine is still eating, wagging her tail, going out to potty and doing most normal things for her age. I'd rather have no regrets, know I tried than to keep her on pain meds just to watch her decline and have to put her down. She goes in for a CT tomorrow and will hopefully have her 1st treatment on Monday. Jasmine has some hope. I'm not overly excited but there is hope and that is all I can ask for at this time. On the other hand I get home today and her face is more swollen than it was when I left this morning. I did call Gulf Coast and was only able to speak with the Oncologist. She couldn't explain what was going on with Jasmine's face but we both are sure that the tumor didn't grow that fast since this morning. IDK if Jasmine ate kibble since I leave it out for my other dogs and aggravated it or what? She said it shouldn't be a reaction to pain meds or antibiotics since it is located on the same side so I am confused. I searched the house for clues and nothing. She told they are open for emergencies but if I thought I could keep an eye on her than I could do that too. Not sure what is going on. I'm trying to decide Emergency Vet tonight or wait until appointment tomorrow morning. Ugh!
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