Our Newman - very bad news.
 

We just got back from our vet. Newman's tumor is back. Radiation is not an option for him. He would have to lie on his back sedated three to four times a week due to the location of the tumor. Newman cannot lie on his back due to a collapsed trachea. He's unable to breath that way. Also, the radiation would only prolong until the tumor came back. It would not cure it. We spoke about amputation and he's going to call the oncology dept. and see what the odds are if we amputate. He told us that within a week the foot would ulcerate and become a real mess and he would be in severe pain. At this point he's reccomending that it would prob. be best to put him down. We are such a mess. He's been our baby for ten years. We had him operated on in March and the tumor was removed and we were given about about a year with him before it would come back. It's only been four months and it's come back very aggressivly. It's a rare tumor that our vet has never seen. He's one of the best and has been around a long time. He did research on it and spoke to other specialists too and they have never seen a case like this. Please keep my baby in your thoughts. Elaine

Sending prayers and Hopefull Thoughts your way.

Elaine,

My heart is aching for Newman. :cry2: I will keep you all in my prayers.:hands: :hands:

Enjoy the time you still have with Newman.:aimeeyork :animal-pa

I truly am sorry.
Hugs:love-hug3

I'm so sorry. It is so hard to hear news like that. Maybe the oncology dept. will have promising news about amputation. You and Newman are in my prayers. ((Hugs))

I'm so sorry to hear this. Keeping you and Newman in my prayers.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. :( I will say a prayer that the vet finds a way to treat Newman. :hands: Hugs to you and Newman. :hug:

I will keep him in my prayers and hope the vet can get some good news for you.
Donna

I am so sorry to hear this sad news! You and Newman are in my thoughts. :(

I\'m so sorry to hear the sad news :( You and your family are in my prayers.

i am soo sorry for you guys, my prayers are with you !

OH my, i\'m so sorry you and your baby and family have to go through all of this. I don\'t know what to say, I will send LOTS of prayers your way, please keep us informed and if you need ANYTHING, let us know!

My Mini Schnauzer Phoebe also had a tumor removed. We were advised it would "be back". It is very sad to wait and wonder "when." Hugs to Newman from Zoey Bear! My heart goes out to you!

I am so sorry. You must be devastated. I hope the vet comes back with optimistic news about amputation. Prayers coming your way!

I am so sorry to hear this. It must be incredibly difficult. I hope the oncologist comes back with good news. Hugs to Newman.

I\'m so sorry to hear about your baby. :(