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. :(

I'm so sorry to hear this. You all are in my prayers.

I am so sorry, please keep us posted. I am praying for you.

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My heart goes out to you. Praying the best possible outcome for Newman.

Praying for Newman!

I am SO sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers in abundance for you and Newman!:)

I am so sorry to hear about Newman and know of your heartache. I lost a dog to cancer and it was terrible sad for us. I will keep your family and Newman in my prayers. Poor baby, I hate for them to be in pain:( Patty

My thoughts are with you Elaine. This is one of the most difficult decisions to make and it does come with a price. You will feel devastated, however, knowning that Newman will not have to go through severe pain will help guide to that place of decision.

When Sophie was so ill, I knew she had to pts, but couldn't sign the papers the first time. Sobbed for days before, couln't sleep, sobbed in the vet's office and we decided it wasn't the right time for me although I believe Sophie was ready. A few weeks later, she had tried to stay alive for me (I kept hoping she would just die in her sleep). The vet told me we all wish they could just close their eyes, drift to heaven but it usually doesn't happen, and we have to help them cross the bridge.

On January 23, I knew clearly that I needed to help sweet Sophie. I can still remember her eyes, almost pleading with me. Thinking about those moments in time, I know this is painful for you.

Listen carefully to Newman because he will help you make the decision. Bless you and there is no magic answer. Warmly, Deborah

Oh Elaine....No
I'm here for you and you know it. I'll call you when I get off work.

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I am sorry to hear this news...where is the tumor...? You mentioned his foot. Can his leg be amputated? 3 legs work great for a dog...know a number them.

I'm so sorry. We'll be keeping y'all in our thoughts. /comfort

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Keeping my fingers crossed there is optimistic news from the vet re: amputation.

i'm so sorry about newman, i was hoping that you would have better news:( hopefully they\'ll be able to amputate:(

I\'m so sorry that you are going through all this pain.

May the Lord put his arm around you and comfort you.

Oh no! Sending lots of prayers your way.

I\'m sorry....you\'ll be in my thoughts.