Cancerous Tumor In My Dog's Mouth

[True2Blues]

Hoping and praying the news is all good for you and Bear.

[Mandymax]

We had our oncologist appointment yesterday. The palladia isn't working - Bear's lung tumors are growing. Chemo isn't an option. The oncologist gave him maybe three months.

Right now, he's still perfectly Bear. The tumors aren't big enough to be obstructions to his breathing just yet, and the tongue tumor has remained flat and small. He hasn't lost any weight, and he's not in pain.

Truly, the palladia was wiping him out to the point where I'm not sure I would have opted to continue him on it even if it was working. All he wanted to do was sleep. He didn't want to eat much. The cure was almost worse than the disease. What would be the point of keeping him alive longer if he couldn't enjoy that life?

He hasn't had any meds at all in more than 24 hours, and you can see the old Bear coming back - happy, energetic, playful. This is how I want him to enjoy his last few months.

HUGE, HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU who kept Bear in your thoughts and prayers. This is a sad ending, but in many ways, it's a relief. Now we know. No more wondering and worrying. Now Bear can be spoiled rotten and thoroughly enjoyed by all. :-) He had Chinese food for dinner last night. Tonight he might have pizza.

I appreciate all of your support more than you know. Thank you.

[coffee1950j]

So sorry for the bad news. However, I do agree with you that Bear should enjoy the rest of his life to the fullest. Give him all the love you have (as if I had to say that) and know that he has had a great life with you.

Hugs to Bear. Enjoy yourself dear boy.

[incidentally]

I'm sorry, Mandymax.
tally

[True2Blues]

I'm sorry Mandymax.

[Noah]

I'm so sorry.

[withay]

I am sorry to hear this Mandymax. But I agree with you about now knowing what time you have left. The good thing is that he will never have to know why he is suddenly getting treats and extra love! Overload Bear with Love and treats.