Our Madison, a very active 12 year old Westie, was FINALLY diagnosed with a Nerve Sheath Tumor.  We went through months and months of the unknown.  She started limping so they started her on anti-inflammatory medicine.  Then after she didn't improve, they determined she needed hobbles to stabilize her shoulder.  After 2 weeks of physical therapy where she worsened, they did a CT scan.  Nothing showed up so they did a biopsy of her elbow.  This also did not show anything.  Finally another doctor in the surgical group looked at her and immediately saw her putting her paw backwards.  He felt it was neurological and we did a MRI.  That is when they saw the tumor close to her spine.  2 weeks ago, they operated.  First the neurosurgeon made sure it had not spread to her spine, then after the good news that it had not, the other surgeon amputated and removed as much of the tumor as he could, along with a lymph node to test to make sure the cancer had not spread there.  

The great news that is they feel they got all the cancer!  Madison had her stitches taken out Monday and she is doing great.  She brought us the ball on Tuesday to throw for her.  She has fallen several times but it doesnt phase her - it breaks my heart but I encourage her and she seems fine.

So, so far, so good.  Again, it breaks my heart to see her without a leg but she is doing great.  I bought a "Cancer Survivor - Madison" bandanna so that when we are in public, people will know so I won't have to explain it constantly.  Madison goes with us everywhere, out of the country, to the office everyday, on the boat, etc.  We are fortunate and hope we have her for many more years!