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Bad(ish) and Way Worse

October 22nd, 2011 at 06:08 am

Bad: The check engine light came back on in my car. I figure it's just that burnt fuse again? Car is running fine, so???


Worse: I don't even want to say... Frown
One of our dogs, Sasha, has cancer. Frown
Last weekend I could feel her lymph nodes were enlarged. All of them and that's not good. I was hoping it wouldn't be serious because she's been feeling fine, normal. She's 7 years old.

I took her to work and we did a biopsy. The results came back as Lymphoma.

Without treatment the mean life expectancy is two months. With chemo the average life expectancy is one year. We would need to take her to an internal medicine specialist at one of the large referral hospitals. I spoke with one of the oncology specialists at the closest hospital (10 miles) and there are several treatment options. The best option costs upwards of $5k to $8k. **long exhale**

We are all so sad.
Even more so because we just lost a pet.

9 Responses to “Bad(ish) and Way Worse”

  1. Shiela Says:
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    So sorry to hear about your dog.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
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    Oh, LF, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I wish I could give you a hug. Of course, you are sad. That is a lot to go through with your pets in such a short time. Take care and know that whatever you choose is the right thing.

  3. MonkeyMama Says:
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    Geez! When it rains, it pours. Frown
    My mom is going through this with her cat - she hasn't had her very long and they just told her yesterday that they think she is TWELVE, not 7 or so like the prior owner told her. Anyway, not lymphoma and no diagnosis because all the CAT scans and everything were WAY too expensive. I think my mom feels better knowing her cat is older (I think she would feel more guilt to do more treatment if she were younger - but got some insane quote yesterday based on what they think was wrong).

  4. rob62521 Says:
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    Sorry about your pet. Hope your car problem is just the fuse.

  5. PNW Mom Says:
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    I'm so sorry...that is sad news indeed. Sending you a big cyber hug.

  6. PauletteGoddard Says:
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    It's gutting to lose a good friend, especially so early. Give Sasha lots of love and joy. Hugs to you and Sasha.

  7. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    {{{hugs}}} I'm so sorry to hear about your sweet Sasha. Frown

  8. Jerry Says:
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    That is really sad to hear, and I am so sorry for Sasha...

  9. LuckyRobin Says:
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    Sorry to hear about your dog. That is so tough.

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