From:
<caitlyn@mizuhoradio.com>
Date: 2003-12-02 21:31:23 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE: I think Adrenal is coming back ...
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Cc: <linsto@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <23066.155.226.255.42.1070400683.squirrel@www.mizuhoradio.com>
Hi, Linda, and everyone else (again!),
>
> I don't want to get Cookie on surgery again so soon
> ... He has been through all this 3 months ago,
Pertwee had his too surgeries five WEEKS apart. IF the tumor is a carcinoma
(malignant) it is better to get it sooner rather than later.
>
> If Cookie goes to surgery right now ... and he dies during or after ...
> I'll feel so guilty.
Don't. There is ALWAYS a risk of death with ANY surgery. You weigh the
risks against the benefits and do what gives Cookie the best chance at a
good life.
> I know that Lupron can't cure Adrenal, but at
> least he will live longer .
No, he won't. Lupron doesn't extend life.
>.. I think my biggest problem now is that I
> just can't trust enough a vet here
I know I'm repeating myself here, but if that's the case you need to
consider going elsewhere. That line about a Florida vacation wasn't a joke.
There are lots of Quebecois in South Florida in the winter. You and Cookie
should feel right at home :)
All the best,
Caity