I met with Mel’s vet yesterday for about 45 minutes. I think that most of my questions have been answered and I’m feeling much better about Mel’s prognosis. His left rear leg is being amputated on Friday and I will be able to pick him up Saturday afternoon. I am nervous about the surgery and his recovery but I know it is the best thing I can do for my boy, I just wish he understood. We will be sending out the lymphnode from Mel’s leg and as long as the cancer hasn’t made it that far his vet is convinced he will live a long and healthy life. He will be on 9 months of prednisone after surgery regardless of the results from the histopath. I will also be putting him on Paw Paw and Protocel. We don’t know if it will actually have any effect, but if it’s not going to hurt him or compromise any other treatments then it is worth a shot. If the histopath does come back positive, we will be looking to all the options as far as chemo and other alternative treatments go.
Hey Mel,
Good luck on Friday, remember the first couple of weeks can be bumpy- but once past that he should do great.
Our storys are so similar- I’m rooting for you!!!
Karen and the pug girls
Once Mel is free of the tumor pain, he will understand he is more comfortable and able to enjoy life once again. That’s all that matters to him.
I’ll be thinking of Mel on Friday… hoping that the surgery goes well… Keep us posted on his progress… and give that sweet dog of yours a big fat kiss from me!!! 🙂
Angel Jake’s Mom
Good luck to Mel!!!! Hoping all goes well…stay strong!
Tracy, Maggie’s Mom
Sending you lots of good thoughts and prayers for Mel’s surgery tomorrow!!!!
Angel Jake’s Mom
Mel, sending good wishes. My Am.Pit Bull was diagnosed with Mast Cell Grade II 10+ years ago. I only did a biopsy to see what it was, it was never removed. I have only done alternative treatments since. It used to flare in size from time to time. It never was painful. I am so lucky that she has had such success. GOOD LUCK! I LOVE THOSE BULLIES! Hugs Mel!