It’s been almost a year since my last entry and life has been good. Toby went to A&M last October for a check up and was found to be cancer free. Naturally, I have felt like we “beat” this awful disease but unfortunately this past May, another lump started to develop on the same side (left) near the amputation site. After biopsy surgery, our worst fear has been confirmed – the cancer has returned. I guess I always knew this time would eventually get here… The good news is that he doesn’t seem to be in any pain. His attitude is still very good and he enjoys swimming every evening with us. The bad news is that we’re not going to be able to have it removed. It’s too “unorganized” and sits on top of his rib cage so there is no way to get clean margins.
My heart is heavy. I have not logged in to this site for fear of learning about the many wonderful dogs that have passed before Toby. It’s a inevitable event and I’m trying to enjoy every day and monitor his quality of life. God bless all of you who are enduring this painful experience.
Many thanks for the update! Don’t worry too much, you might miss some of those roses Toby wants you to keep smelling with him.