Patti, Thank you. I hope you and Tipper can come through this week with some answers that will not be difficult on both of you.
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Patti, Thank you. I hope you and Tipper can come through this week with some answers that will not be difficult on both of you.
Vicki, I think those are all excellent questions and I am really glad you've put them together to ask. With the conventional radiation, it was my understanding that the only thing it could do with certainty was hopefully eliminate the neurological problems for a period of time (the circling, not eating or drinking, the confusion, etc.). But all the rest of the Cushing's symptoms could still remain because the pituitary tumor was not being eliminated -- just reduced back to the smaller size that is typical for other Cushpups. Now the situation could be different with the cyberknife, but you do need to find that out. Because it would be horribly disappointing if you went into the procedure expecting to see a huge difference in Scoop's other health issues if that expectation is not likely.
Skye, Thank you. I sure hope things become clear. Right now it doesn't feel like it will and I will struggle with this, in my mind, the rest of my life.
Thanks for checking on us.
good morning vicki and i must agree with leslie this dreaded disease gets the best of us and our pups. know that you are the best mom ever to your baby scoop !!! and we are all here listening,supporting and sending you our prayers.hope today the sun is shining for you ...patty(milo)meka xoxox
Marianne, Yes I do hope with a smaller tumor things would be better but I know there's a chance they won't be but I remember reading someone's thread from a couple years ago where the tumor was destroyed. I know that is not usually the case but I guess you never can be sure how it will turn out.
I feel like a little kid who just doesn't know how to make the right decision. This just sucks to have to make a decision like this.
Hi Vicki,
You must be going through a really tough time. And I think you have some good things said by Squirt's Mom and others. Do listen to the experts. And know you are the best mom Scoop and Raleigh could ever ask for. My wife and I are continue to say prayers for you and your babies!
It does suck. hugs, Judi
Bob, Moo and Judi-Thank you
It all sucks, big time and we, none of us, should have to be making these heart wrenching decisions but this is what we were dealt and we all do the best we can. So we hold onto each other as tight as we can, no matter what, we are here for each other and there is no judgement or wrong decisions when faced with situations like this. It all comes from the heart.
But as Marianne said, from the head, I think these are all valid questions that need answers so you have an accurate picture.
love and hugs dear Vicki
Sending healing hugs to you and Scoop!