We scheduled an emergency amputation, and a biopsy was done on her leg
after the fact. I found out that it is a hemangiosarcoma.

She was in
today to check her heart and spleen with an ultrasound, as this is where this particular cancer starts, and there
doesn't appear to be any tumors on them, or on any of her other major
organs. According to my vet, this is very rare. Due to the aggressive
nature of this cancer, the median life expectancy is around 3 months.
The prognosis is poor, even with chemotherapy, it will not prolong her
life that much. I have decided not to go the chemotherapy route, because
the few months she would gain would not be worth putting her through
it.

I stumbled across some very basic information on apSTAR (Autologous
patient specific tumor antigen response), and was wondering if anyone
had any experience with it, or knows much about it. Were there any side affects? Do you know of
any data on effectiveness of this treatment? I'd like to not put her
through any more long vet visits or procedures unless there is a decent
chance of prolonging her life for a few more years, and that it would be
a good quality of life. I do not want to put her through anything that
will extend her time here, only to have her suffer or feel poorly from
the treatment.

I know she still has some time before the cancer will affect the quality
of her life, so we are enjoying each and every day for what it is. I
don't know what to expect down the road, due the her tumor and cancer
situation being pretty much unheard of (hemangiosarcoma in the legbone,
and visible nowhere else) according to my vet and her colleagues. I love
her so much, but I am preparing for her final days. If there is
something out there that has a decent chance of helping her, I'd like to
do what I can.

Thank you in advance.