Ben

[stoutfellow]

I just got word on Ben's biopsy. It's a carcinoma.

Given the position of the tumor, surgery is not a possibility. The choice is between an anti-inflammatory, to try to shrink the tumor, or radiation therapy. I've opted for the former. The vet estimates that this can give him, probably, six to nine months. (That's the midrange; some last longer, some don't respond at all.)

Dammit.

Comments

[colliemommie.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry...

I'm sorry

[jfsnyder.livejournal.com]

I am very very sorry to hear that. I know that you must be desolate right now. Much basset drool being slung your way, and virtual hugs from me.

My Condolences

[oilhistorian.livejournal.com]

I know just how hard this is. Virtual doggie treats on the way ....

[rfmcdpei.livejournal.com]

I remember how I felt when we were losing Lady.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[desert-vixen.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry.

DV

[cynthia1960.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear this. Good luck with the treatment.

[carbonelle.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to read this: my condolences.

[countrycousin.livejournal.com]

Aww. Poor Ben. You both have my sympathy.

[mmegaera.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry. Dammit is right. Store up as many extra good memories as you can, 'kay?

[dan-ad-nauseam.livejournal.com]

Sympathies.

[ndrosen.livejournal.com]

Let me join in offering sympathy to you and your pooch.

[neonnurse.livejournal.com]

It's so hard to lose friends. I wish there were something to be done to make it all better. I'm sorry for you and Murphy and Ben.

[trixtah.livejournal.com]

Bugger. I hope whatever measures you take will work as well as possible.

[threeringedmoon.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry.

[kattsune.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. You have my sympathies, and if there's anything I can do for you, just let me know.

[stoutfellow.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I don't foresee anything, but if something does come up I'll keep your offer in mind.

[filkferengi]

I'm sorry to hear that; be sure to keep us posted.