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Forum DIET & CARE Cancer :(

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    • xnovalentine
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         The tumor in Lullabelle’s mouth was cancer. The vet called me himself yesterday and talked to me on the phone for probably a half hour answering my questions. He said that they were unable to tell what kind of cancer it was. It came back as either a melanoma or a osteosarcoma. He seems to think that it is probably a melanoma because her bones did not appear to be affected in the xray he took last week.

         

        Now I need to decide what to do.

         

        He seems to think that its aggressive enough that it will come back within a couple of weeks. It will probably spread to her lymphnodes if it hasn’t already. He said that I coud do radiation, but that she probably wouldn’t make it through it. I’ve pretty much decided I don’t want to put her through it.  I wouldnt want it for myself.

        The remainder of the stem is still in her mouth – he couldn’t get it  all the first time. If i choose to remove this, he would need to cut her mouth open. However, he feels this will be very painful and since the cancer is aggressive, he’s not sure if its worth putting her through the pain. He’s not sure that this would prevent it from spreading.

        Or, I could just let it be. She’s acting fine right now. She’s doing better than she was. She is eating pellets, raisins, and critiical care. She’s hopping around without a care in the world completely oblivious as to what is happening. She’s rather tired of me being up her butt with raisins, loves and tears.

         

        I’d like your guy’s opinions on what to do. I know the final decision lies with me, but I am having a hard time, as anyone would. I love her to pieces, my world has revolved around her since the day she came home. I want to fight this, i don’t want to lose her, but i also don’t want to put her through pain. I want to make this decision as soon as possible.


      • Beka27
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          I’m sorry to hear this :o(

          It sounds, through reading your post, that you’ve already made a decision… or at least you know which way you’re leaning.

          It is okay to not make a decision immediately. You know you’re not wanting to do further treatments, so keeping her comfortable and giving her tons of love is just fine right now.

          The only decisions I really see are if the vet will prescribe pain meds if it gets to that point, or if you will decide to help her cross the bridge instead of risking her being in pain. If her quality of life is greatly diminished, that is when you’ll have to meet with the vet and decide if it’s time.


        • xnovalentine
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            I’m conflicted between removing the rest and letting it be. I really want to remove the rest of the stem. I just don’t want her to be in pain for the rest of her life.

            I would certainly put her to sleep when the time comes. I won’t allow her to suffer.


          • LittlePuffyTail
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              I’m so very sorry to hear this. I, and many of the other members will be here for you during this difficult situation.

              The decision is only yours to make. While I can’t say for sure what I would do in the situation, I would probably be leaning towards not doing the surgery. The vet seems to think the prognosis is quite poor and since there is the chance it may have already spread, you want the time remaining with her to be happy and her feeling good. Not attempting to recovery from surgery and in pain. Her immune system will be weaker which would most likely make recovery more difficult.

              I’m not sure if you were around when my first and extremely beloved Stormy was diagnosed with GI cancer. Although, there was no option of surgery, I can certainly relate to the feelings you are going through.

              Please give Lullabelle a hug for me. Feel free to PM me if you need to talk one on one.


            • Sarita
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                I’m so sorry to hear this too.

                Only you can make the decision. I know what I would decide which is to let her go peacefully while she still has a good quality of life rather than keeping her alive for my sake but this is just how I feel, it has to be how you feel. Again as Beka says, you don’t have to decide today, give it a few days and see how you feel and if you have any more questions for the vet that you need answered – I think your vet is a great resource too for helping you make the right decision.


              • FlemishMom
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                  My sympathies at this difficult time!


                • jerseygirl
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                    Oh gosh, I’m really sorry.

                    One major positive step has already been taken though, she had a mass removed.

                    He said that I coud do radiation, but that she probably wouldn’t make it through it. I’ve pretty much decided I don’t want to put her through it. I wouldnt want it for myself.

                    I hear you. I cannot fathom putting a rabbit thru this. I have zero experience and it might be an uneducated stance but its how I intinctively feel about it.

                    I guess I would ask the vet to investigate the surgery option more if he hasn’t already. To consult with other vets…

                    So the biopsy confirmed its an aggressive form of cancer?

                    Regarding Lullabelles well-being, I think it comes down day to day assessment. I really don’t know what else to add on this difficult decision you may have to make. One all of us may have to make with any one of our pets. I can only offer my support & my understanding of how important she is to you.
                    {{{Lullabelle}}}


                  • kamdynandsunshinesmom
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                       I am so sorry to here about this my dad passed away 6 1/2 years ago from this. My rabbit currently has cancer on his spine and has had cancer for 3 years I know where your coming from and I have actually been where you are. This website saved my bunnies life http://www.rabbit.org/journal/2-8/quality-of-life.html I was thinking of putting him down because I didn’t want him to suffer then someone recommended this article to me and I read it and decided I wasn’t going to put him down. I am not sure of the condition of your rabbit. My rabbit lives his life as a disabled rabbit. He can’t walk but he does wonderful his appetite is excellent. He falls over and I pick him back up he gets pain medicine twice a day which has helped him out alot. It was trial and error for awhile till i found out what would work for him. If you are on facebook there is a disabled rabbit group on there which is excellent. The vet I take my rabbit to can’t believe how well he is doing. Just wanted to let you know rabbits can live with cancer. I don’t know how long my rabbit will be here but I cherish each day I have with him. We have a bond that can’t be broken. It is alot to take care of a disabled rabbit but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I will pray for healing power for you and your bunny. Take care and hope this helps you. Here is a picture I have changed the inside of the cage I got rid of his hay box and put a hay rack.


                    • natsbunnies
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                        I am so sorry about this news. It’s a horrible decision to make. I know when I had to do it for my dog I felt awful. Because they obviously don’t know it understand I felt unbelievable guilt over it.
                        I think have another chat with your vet and go over every possible situation then come to a decision . So sorry my dear


                      • MoveDiagonally
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                          I’m so sorry for what you an Lullabelle are going through.

                          I don’t have much to add to what has already been said. Just remember there is no “wrong” decision in a tough situation like this.

                          (((Lullabelle)))

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