Sirius had a CT scan. Surgery scheduled for Monday AM.

[DemoTex]

Here is the radiology report from the CT scan:

Pulmonary nodules consistent with the reported metastatic lung disease, and also some anesthesia related atelectasis.
At the right lateral aspect of the bladder there is a 2cm mass which has moderate heterogeneous enhancement. The mass may be adhered to the bladder and is also contacting the abdominal wall and is presumably what was originally aspirated. It certainly looks associated with the bladder but may also be adhered to the abdominal wall. It has a tubular connection that runs cranially towards the trigone and the right ureter.

The lung cancer has been almost eradicated with the 15 weeks of Adriamycin chemotherapy. They had thought that the primary tumor was on the prostate. Now they think it is outside the bladder wall in a position that facilitates surgical removal.

I hate to put him through this, but the specialty clinic vets are very optimistic about his chances for complete recovery. They all love sweet Sirius too, now that they know him. He is a favorite of the vet staff.


Sweet Sirius

[Bunny]

1. Aw, I'm sending good vibes to Sirius.

Poor boy, hope he gets better soon. :hug:

[MuseRider]

2. Sweet Sirius

he will understand. This actually sounds pretty positive. I will send my best thoughts his way and yours.

We had really good luck with our Lab at the Vet School, they did a wonderful job and she lived for 4 more years to the usual age for a Lab.
It was a different problem but I thought the story might help.

Good luck.

[DemoTex]

4. Thanks Muse

Love that encouragement!

Mac

[GardeningGal]

3. Good luck to Sirius

He looks like a great dog!

[DemoTex]

5. A great dog indeed!

I love that fella. His buddy Nick-Nick too!


Sirius


Nick-Nick

[Merope215]

6. Oh, that's encouraging

I've been wondering what Sirius was up to lately and how he was doing. I'm glad the vet thinks he'll be okay - he's got a very endearing face. How's he holding up with the chemo?

[DemoTex]

9. The last chemo was about 5 weeks ago. He tolerated it well.

At some point, after the surgery, they might want to try another chemotheraputic agent against any remaining cancer.


Sirius


Nick-Nick

[salin]

7. Good luck to Sirius and to you

since the time of your first post about Sirius's health issues, my ailing pup (had had a stroke - but was managing well) - was diagnosed with an agressive form of lymphoma (sp) - she was supposed to have 4 to 6 months... we had about 4 weeks.

Cherish every moment. Those memories are important to get through the very, very lonely stage after the end. Sounds like Sirius's story, however, will have a happier ending.

[DemoTex]

12. So sorry Salin ..

I am sorry you lost your pal. We do cherish every moment with Sirius. I have never hugged and kissed a dirty dog more!

BTW: I consider you the brightest mind on DU. Period!

Mac


Sweet Sirius

[salin]

13. thanks - but I like to think

that the collective wisdom that can be found at DU - pushes each of us further (per we grow from the wisdom of those around us and grow even "brighter" as a result.)

Thanks for your thoughts per our late Hope. She is greatly missed - however due to her stroke (she was almost normal - but had a few neurological issues - as a result) 18 months earlier - there was a wakeup call to not take forgranted her wonderful company. As you have experienced - I spent more time in stinky hugs while reading books - and more time taking intentional time together - that I have more warm memories to hold onto - and she, I hope, had more warm moments and comfort (and thus security) as she grew more ill. I am sure this is the same with Sirius.

[greatauntoftriplets]

8. Good luck to Sirius....

He's been through quite a lot lately. Hope that you are Mrs. DemoTex are holding up all right.

[fortyfeetunder]

10. Get Well Sirius!

Sending good luck vibes for a safe operation!!!

and a :hug: to Muse Rider....

[Kathy in Cambridge]

11. Get well Sirius!

Sending good vibes his way!

[philosophie_en_rose]

14. He looks like a sweetheart.

My dog was just at the vet (being snipped and microchipped). I cried, because he was so frustrated with the cone collar.

I can only imagine how hard this must be for you, but Sirius is very lucky to have someone as caring and responsible as you are.

:grouphug:

[Sannum]

15. Good Luck.

It is always so nerve-wracking when our furry children are sick. :hug:

[tibbir]

16. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Sirus.

You look remarkably like a former member of my family.