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Hank oncology appointment
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16 November 2012
1:11 pm
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I was Hank's oncology appointment this morning. He stayed only 15 minutes in the exam room because I was in agreement with the amputation. He went and got the surgeon. We had a good chat. He did chest x-rays and there's no spread! Hank is a good candidate for the surgery. They expect him to live an other 3 year and are optimistic for even longer. They also showed me a financial option that I'm looking into. The surgeon said anytime I'm ready give them a call and they will make room for me asap.

Great news!

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16 November 2012
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Yipee! That's awesome that they feel he's a good candidate! Amputation is scary enough but when you get a doubtful vet, ugh.

I'm glad they gave you the green light so you can move forward. Whew, what a relief to get that appointment over with!

What is the financial option they recommended? Just curious.

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16 November 2012
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Sounds like a great appointment. Sorry - I forget - what type of cancer does he have?

Hope all goes well with the surgery. Keep us posted on when he's due to go in for the amp and we'll all send good thoughts his way.

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16 November 2012
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Jerry, the financing is called ACTSS (http://www.actss.ca

 

Angel, Hank's got Osteosarcoma in his from right shoulder.

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16 November 2012
11:02 pm
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It must feel good to get a decision made, and so nice to be in sync with your vet team.
I think that's the longest prognosis I've heard for osteosarcoma- go get-um Hank!!!
Keep us posted on the schedule.

Karen and the pugapalooza

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