The pathology report on this tumor came back. Cancer. Two of the four small lumps that were removed from Cruella’s legs were also cancer.
On a good note, Cruella made a lot of progress today. She is now eating like she’s starved! No bacteria was found in her abdominal fluid. She seems to be feeling much better.
UT has advised that I let them get the peritonitis under control and then turn her over to the oncology department for tests. It is possible that all the cancer was caught and removed. But it’s also possible that the cancer has taken over her body. They will run whatever tests are necessary to determine what is going on once she is stable.
I will wait until the doctors know more before making any decisions about her future care. God, I hate feeling like this. I hate knowing that my poor girl is so sick and not being able to help her.
March 15th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Oh I’m so sorry it’s cancer…I really really hope they got it when they removed the tumors. I hope it hasn’t spread.
Are you hanging in there??? I sure hope so. Email if you need me.
March 15th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
It’s such a good sign that she’s eating! Hooray!
I’m with FCAF… I hope they got it all, and I hope she’s home, tail wagging, soon.
Still sending you all our good vibes,
Tiffany, Pooh King, and the Great and Powerful Oz.
March 15th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
I feel so bad that you got the news that it was cancer. I so hope they did indeed get it all when they removed the tumor. Hopefully now that she has an appetite, she’ll gain back more strength. I hate it when people tell me to hang in there, but that’s about the only thing I can say right now. I know she’s in good hands and hopefully she’ll be released to go home soon.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
It’s in Gods hands. I’ll pray for her and you.
March 15th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Oh Honey I am so sorry for all that you and Cruella are going through. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love to you all!
March 16th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Just checking in to see how things are going….still sending prayers your way.
March 16th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
i said: “i concur red’s coments. i hear in your voice each day what this is taking out of you. hopefully she’ll be back in your bed soon enough so you both can sleep better. im sure molly will feel better when the 3 of you are all together again too.”
March 16th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Tish:
Oh man let me tell you how sad I am for you!!!!!!!!! I feel for your fur-baby and I feel your pain, it so sucks!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with both of you through this sucky time!! We dealt with cancer several times with our dal “D-D”, she was treated numerous times at U of GA. I’ve been off line for about a month or so and just happened to check your site tonight, for good reason I can see too!! I know this is hard for you, I wish I could make it all better, Cruella knows you love her from the moon and back. I’ll be checking back in you soon!!
Marie
mtvass@charter.net
March 17th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Oh Tish, I’m so sorry to hear about all that you and your babies have been going through, I know it has to be really difficult. Hang in there. I’ll say some prayers for you all.
March 17th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
We send you prayers for strength and grace for you and you puppy-girls!!!!
March 17th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
I cannot even imagine how your heart has been breaking for your little fur-baby! Poor Cruella!
You’re in my thoughts…sending lots of positive vibes your way!
Hugs,
MamaKBear
March 18th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
just hoping best for her.