Positive News

We had our appointment with Dr. Earl today and have come away with a much more positive attitude toward Treasure's future. Yes, she does have a mass in her bladder. And yes, it is inoperable. But he says it is very small and was apparently caught in an early stage. The rest of her exam showed her to be very healthy, which is a good thing as we try to stave off the cancer.

He wants to see her regularly to measure the growth through ultrasound and prescribed an additional medication that should prevent bladder infections. She'll continue the piroxicam "as tolerated" and we'll go from there. But mainly, he thinks she has many more months of good quality life before the cancer takes her. And that's good news to my ears. Beyond his medical expertise I found him to be most compassionate as well as passionate for his patients and their humans.

I must tell you that Treasure's friend, Jefferson, came to the clinic to give us all moral support, laced with a whole lot of humor. Jeffie is well known and much loved at that clinic, so he paved the way for Treasure to become a favorite too! Jeffie's mom and dad were a huge morale booster to my fragile countenance and surely helped me maintain my dignity (without breaking out into tears!). I so appreciate their "compulsive doggie affection" - makes me feel more normal!

I'll keep you posted as we start some new medication on Wednesday. Thanks for caring and for praying.