[Dailydrool] Louie's Gotcha Day and upcoming surgery

[Susan Nickle]

We celebrated Louie's Gotcha Day yesterday.  It was 11 years ago that my sweet, silly boy entered my life.  He happily opened his gift and gobbled up his Gotcha Day cake - actually just a pattie made from his Duck & Potato canned food and trimmed with some Cheerios.  My husband and I reminisced about the years that have passed much too quickly.  This happy day was unfortunately overshadowed by thoughts of his upcoming surgery for what is apparently a mast cell tumor on his leg.  I posted about this a couple of days ago; thank you to all who have sent good wishes and drool.  Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow.
 
This has all happened so fast.  On Friday morning I noticed the golf ball sized lump that definitely wasn't there the day before.  It grew a bit larger by Fri. evening, but has been stable in size all weekend.  If anyone has dealt with a mast cell tumor, I would appreciate it if you could share your experience with us.  Also, I was researching mct's online and read that radiation can be effective for tumors that are not removed with clear margins.  If anyone has had radiation treatments for their houndie I would love to hear about that also.  I just want to be as well informed as possible.  
 
Love, hugs, and drool to all in need.
 
Sue and Louie 
  


      
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