Update on our dog - Peanut's surgery. Peanut went to the vet to get his staples removed today, and

[old mark]

we got a biopsy report. The thyroid gland removed was cancerous, but the cancer seems to have stayed inside the mass of the growth. There is NO evidence that any had spread anywhere else. His lungs and heart were checked previously and found to be clear. We have been given the option of having chemo treatment, but have decided against it. Even if cancer were to re-appear, he ould probably not show symptoms for a year and a half or longer, and he has already lived longer than many dogs of his size - 110 pounds. He will be 10 this summer. We decided to spare him the 6 monthly trips to the vet for chemotherapy because we want him to have a good life without the constant treatments and recovery that may not add much time to his life, if any, and may not ever prove necessary.

He is recovering well from his surgery, and he is happy to be home, and beginning to act the way he was before he became ill.

Thanks to all who replied to the first thread.Meryl, Peanut, Lilian(the cat) and I wish a long happy life to all your animal companions.

mark:pals:

[faithnotgreed]

1. awww - wishing all of you a great time (back) together

animals seem to really respond coming home from the vet

best wishes to the entire family and a big hug for peanut and lilian
and to you and your family for loving them so much

[Pool Hall Ace]

2. Glad the cancer was confined to the mass

Wise decision on your part too, to skip the chemo. Lots of hugs for Peanut and crew! :pals:

[KT2000]

3. Some good news

in a week that had plenty of bad.
Wishing peanut all the best.

[Terra Alta]

4. Good vibes for Peanut...

glad the cancer didn't spread! I wish him a full recovery!