Unfortunately, there are no animal oncologists in Singapore and the opinions given by the general veterinarians have been conflicting. Their advice has pretty much narrowed down to two options:
1. Surgery (you need to cut away 2 to 3 centimetres of skin around each tumour in order to ensure ‘clean’ margins).
A third option, radiotherapy, is often used in the US and elsewhere. Unfortunately, this treatment is not available here in Singapore.
Surgery is usually recommended as the optimal solution. However, to remove the tumour next to my front left paw pad would require the vet to cut away most of ‘my poor little foot’. As this is not an option that my humans want to consider at present, they have decided to proceed with a course of Palladia. I started taking the tablets last Monday on a low dosage (i.e. 50mg every alternate day). So far I’ve been doing OK, with no side effects at all. The Missus has also been pumping me full of Omega 3, 6 and 9 and has modified my diet to avoid carbohydrates.
My Omegas. |
As I said, despite the medicine, I’m feeling just fine and dandy…
Here I am looking smug due to all of the additional love, sympathy and attention I’ve been receiving. I must admit, I’ve been shamelessly milking the affection of my humans! Heheheheh. |
Thanks again for all of the wonderful support and kind words you have been leaving on my blog. We all really appreciate it!
18 comments:
Paws khrossed here fur good results!
Of khourse, your GReat looks are worth some extra treats and rubs!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Mom says to tell your missus to Google Flaxseed and Cottage Cheese for cancer - many humans on the Siberian and Belgian lists really suggest that treatment along with anything else!
Hi Homer,
so sorry to hear about your updates...
Definitely agree that you need your lovely foot!!!
I so much hope that the treatment you are following works fine...
My human would very much like to hear from Missus - since it is so difficult for me to come over and sniff you for real...
Would love to come over and keep you company till the treatment will work wonders and make the ugly beast disappear!!!
Big hugs, your love, Lucille
Xox. We will keep the vibes going strong for you handsome!
Oh Homer,
I hope that the medicine fights the cancer monster and still lets you be your happy self. You have my good thoughts.
Kisses,
Dexter
Homer, we wish only the very best for you and some good happy days with your loving family.
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
We hope the palladia works for a long, long time, Homer!
Keep milking it, buddy! You deserve it!
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
We are sending you lots of GOLDEN healing vibes, sweet Homer!
Sam
Please know that there is someone living at the tip of the Mitten State who thinks about you often and prays for you daily. You are held close to our ♥s.
Dear Homer,
Our paws are crossed for you, and we are sending you lots of love and good wishes. We would even send you yummy big fishes (for omega oils) if we could!
Riley and Enzo
Hi Homer! You take all the affection from your peeps! We are sending you more golden vibes too!
Howdy Homer, keep up the sad eyes mate and get all those treats ok? We have paws crossed here in Oz your treatment helps you. Take care and hugs to you all. No worries, and LOVE, Stella and Rory
Homer...extra snuggles, loving and treats are essential for proper healing.
Hi Homer! We agree - milk all the attention you can get! Sending gOlden energy your way to fight the evil C - sounds like you are a very strong boy with a pawsitive outlook!
We are sending oodles of love and hugs your way xxxxxxx
Sammie and Ava
Hi Homer,
You have so many people all over the world praying for you. Keep fighting and never,never give up.
God Bless you and your family.
Hamish & Emma
& Mom & Dad Sheila and Bob
Sending you some healing vibes, Homer. Hugs to you and your family.
Wyatt and Stanzie
We are thinking of you Homer and hoping the meds do their magic!!!
Hi Homer,
Sending you lots of love and hugs. Hope you get well soon!
-Lucca
Hello Homer
You are a brave boy - sorry to hear that you have been poorly. Hope you feel better and that you get lots of new stuffy toys for being such a good doggie patient. Aroofs Zola xx
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