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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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Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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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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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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Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Jerry, the financing is called ACTSS (http://www.actss.ca)
Angel, Hank's got Osteosarcoma in his from right shoulder.
Dogs: Friends for life, faithful and true.
Courage is being scared to death... but saddling up anyways.- John Wayne
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