Gilly Update

[loracs]

The biopsy came back with a strong probable diagnose of osteo carcinoma.  This is the cancer that anywhere else in the body would probably lead to palliative care, but in the jaw, we have a chance.  Boy, does this doctor move fast.  Gilly is scheduled for surgery Monday morning in Corte Madera.  They don't have a hospital on-site, so she will need to be transported to one for overnight observation.  We could have a pet transport service do it, but it would add several hundred dollars to an already big hunk of money.  So I will go get her and take her to a vet hospital in our town.  It has a very good reputation and oncology department.  The doctor said she hates for "parents" to see patients in this doped up, fresh from surgery condition, but it really would be best to have her close to us.  We should be able to pick her up the next day.  

It will take a couple of weeks for the final report on the cancer.  The most important question, "did they get it all?" will be foremost in our mind.  The surgery will be hard enough, I'd hate to put her through radiation or chemo.  And this is pretty much going to drain our regular saving for a while.  And even without any additional treatment, she'll have follow up visits and tests for a while.

Did I say how much I love our vet, Dr. Hack?  Tonight (Friday) at 9 pm he called us to see how Gilly was doing.  He spoke with the specialist earlier in the day, but he wanted to follow up with us.    He was glad to hear she is scheduled so soon and asked us to give him a call and let him know how she's doing.  He'll also follow up with the surgeon.  

Her life, health and happiness is our responsibility.  It is the contract we enter into - she gives us love, kisses, comfort and entertainment and we take care of her.  We can do no less than the best for our baby girl.

Comments

*hugs*

[tracytreefrog.livejournal.com]

If you need anything let me know! I will keep gilly in my thoughts!I so hope it goes well.

Sending good vibes from the east

[merujo.livejournal.com]

I will be thinking every good thought possible that Monday goes smoothly and successfully, and that your baby comes through this happy and healthy.

With every good thought in the world,

MJ

[wild-irises.livejournal.com]

Dr. Hack rocks the world!

I've come to love Gilly so so much. I wish her everything good, and you three along with her.

[clever-doberman.livejournal.com]

I'm glad I got to hear the whole story from Stonebender yesterday, and I'm looking forward to her recovery from this funny surgery.

I did the transportation thing once with my Sammy, and she was dopey for sure, but happy to see me. and the place Gilly will spend the night is great.

do I gather that she might not have to have the chemo/radiation?