We don't know what kind yet. The test results came back and my vet called me to say it's probably lymphoma but could be a form of leukemia. He's referred Bella to Oncology at UC Davis. They have a backlog of cases so an appointment may not happen for a couple weeks.
I haven't really processed it yet. She really seems so good--lively, happy and playful. Her appetite is good, etc. I'm hoping this means we caught it early.
Meanwhile her brother has come down with an awful ear infection. DD and I went to Vegas for small trip. While we were gone he got it. He's pretty unhappy, so he goes to the vet tomorrow. When it rains, it pours.
My poor sweet Bella. She's so young--only four years plus a few months. I hope she can beat this.
Don't panic! I have leukemia, or rather I had it, I am now what is termed mrd negative thanks to a clinical trial for a drug called acp 196, ( doesn't have a name yet). This drug was first tried in dogs and cured about 50% of them. Most vets do not know this exists because it is so new, SO BRING IT UP TO THEM. Best of luck to you.--MATT
Oh Bella girl, we hope that the road to recovery is straight forward for you, may you be lead to the right healers at the right time. Youth and a whole lot of prayers are on your side!
Oh god, this is awful. Way too young for cancer. No wonder you are finding it hard to process. Hoping that this can be fixed. Sending good and positive thoughts.
I am so sorry to read this diagnosis this morning, I was so hoping that you would have received better news. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bella and your family.
The prelim diagnosis can change. Stay positive! UC Davis is top notch and there is so much they can do. Bella is young and therefore strong also.
Push to get in as soon as you can. Call everyday checking for cancellations. My vet's prelim diagnosis of Chance's tumor was mast cell. She referred us to a specialist. Biopsy revealed a much less aggressive form of cancer. He had the surgery in September. So even though it was cancer, it turned out well.
Hey, I'm so sorry for your worry and heartache. Please know you have a lot of people pulling for Bella and hoping this goes as well as possible. Please keep us posted - thinking about you.....
This is so sad. She is so young. I hope catching it early will help any treatments she will receive. Maybe if you call UC Davis every day or two to, they might have a cancellation and fit you in sooner? Sending you so many positive thoughts. I'm so sorry.
Hugs to you and Bella. So sorry for this diagnosis. 4 is way too young...
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