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Update about my dog and his diagnosis
4 years ago
CW: cancer, medical discussion, radiation and discussion of death and end of life care.
I promise this is more positive than it sounds @ first glance!!
Wanted to send a quick thank you to everyone who donated back in the end of March through April for Obie's cancer treatment.
How is Obie doing?
He's doing great!!! Better than expected for a full month of radiation @ 11yrs old.
He is still on medication from now to the end of his life to help support his immune system and potentially suppress any more tumor growth.
Currently, the tumor that was near blocking his urethra is essentially gone!! This is wonderful news, as this was causing him the most discomfort and disturbance in his daily life. Unfortunately the tumor did stretch out his urethra so he now experiences occasional leakage and has to wear a cover in the house.
The prostate tumor was unfortunately more hardy and is still present but shrunk a cm or more according to the scans.
Still this is great news, he experiences no disturbance from the tumor in this area and is currently very happy!! His energy is better than it has been in the last few years, he still loves to eat, play and sass my mother who sends me constant pictures. It makes me feel closer to them and gives me a little hope that I will be able to visit again while he is still in good health.
The only lasting effect from the radiation is a small patch on Obie's back that no longer grows a proper coat. Mom says he has more of a peach fuzz growing there but she still regularly applies sunscreen to this area to protect his skin.
I feel incredibly lucky to have had the results and ability to give him the treatment he needs. I owe my mom more than I can ever tell her for being willing to take this on with me even though I could not contribute much financially. I am incredibly grateful for what has occurred. I know not everyone is so lucky. We dont know how much longer he has and mom still wants to plan his passing so that he can go peacefully when it is time. But for now, he is just like a puppy all over again, happy and enjoying every day to the fullest. :)
I promise this is more positive than it sounds @ first glance!!
Wanted to send a quick thank you to everyone who donated back in the end of March through April for Obie's cancer treatment.
How is Obie doing?
He's doing great!!! Better than expected for a full month of radiation @ 11yrs old.
He is still on medication from now to the end of his life to help support his immune system and potentially suppress any more tumor growth.
Currently, the tumor that was near blocking his urethra is essentially gone!! This is wonderful news, as this was causing him the most discomfort and disturbance in his daily life. Unfortunately the tumor did stretch out his urethra so he now experiences occasional leakage and has to wear a cover in the house.
The prostate tumor was unfortunately more hardy and is still present but shrunk a cm or more according to the scans.
Still this is great news, he experiences no disturbance from the tumor in this area and is currently very happy!! His energy is better than it has been in the last few years, he still loves to eat, play and sass my mother who sends me constant pictures. It makes me feel closer to them and gives me a little hope that I will be able to visit again while he is still in good health.
The only lasting effect from the radiation is a small patch on Obie's back that no longer grows a proper coat. Mom says he has more of a peach fuzz growing there but she still regularly applies sunscreen to this area to protect his skin.
I feel incredibly lucky to have had the results and ability to give him the treatment he needs. I owe my mom more than I can ever tell her for being willing to take this on with me even though I could not contribute much financially. I am incredibly grateful for what has occurred. I know not everyone is so lucky. We dont know how much longer he has and mom still wants to plan his passing so that he can go peacefully when it is time. But for now, he is just like a puppy all over again, happy and enjoying every day to the fullest. :)
SHADOW KING
~loneking
I’m extremely happy that your dog is a lot doing better. I certainly hope that tumor shrinks down dramatically and/or disappears entirely soon.
LuxOriri
~luxoriri
OP
Thank you! :)
SHADOW KING
~loneking
You’re very welcome.
