Hi All
Looking for views on what to do next with my Jack Russell. My mind changes
every minute!!
He's 8; got a grade 2 tumour removed from his stomach but with dirty
margins. The vet didn't want to take too much into his stomach muscles or
too near his penis. Ultrasound, bone marrow and lymph node tests showed it
hadn't spread. Oncologist said best to use vinblastine. Met with surgeon;
suggested another op to remove the required inch margins which will require
large incisions up his sides to stretch his skin to cover the hole. Also
take a bit of his muscle out. 2 days in hops and 3 week recovery. I'm just
so concerned about another big operation and he perhaps doesn't come through
it or goes through it and doesn't get any better. He is so very healthy
right now and not suffering at all.
I'd appreciate anyone's view/thoughts and if anyone's had any experience. I
feel I'm too emotionally attached (obviously!!) when perhaps the operation
might be the right thing that will give him another few years! But who
knows?
Thanks for your help
mags