I am hesitant to post anything as I really know little more than I did last week after Skippy's macro was confirmed. What I have done, besides cry and rage at the unfairness of it all, is:

Search the internet in fifty different keywords or phrases for information on radiation equipment, outcomes of radiation, life expectancy, short and long term radiation effects and best radiation programs in the USA.

Search the internet for pituitary macro surgery, outcomes, life expectancy, complications, competence of the surgeon and so on.

I have also searched medical therapies that researchers have tried on people and pups with very mixed results. BTW, most medications are way too expensive or have too many side effects. For example, pasireotide (Signifor) is between $1,500 and $2,500 an injection monthly.

I have had several email exchanges with Dr. Scott-Moncrieff and because Purdue will launch a surgical program for pituitary macro tumors soon, So, next week they have coordinated a consult to discuss surgery, radiation and from my perspective, doing nothing. Regarding surgery, I have at least 1,000 questions. Radiation at Purdue is a huge question as their equipment appears to be less sophisticated than Wisconsin, Colorado U, Texas, FL and U of Washington. Don't know about their radiologists.

Skippy's BP is sky high still; yesterday it was down to 190 from 220 to 230. I don't think the BP drugs will bring it much lower as his cortisol is so high. Otherwise, he is the same, eating, drinking, peeing and sleeping. Oh, and his eyes are not bleeding.

Maybe you all know this: Is Skippy's 11 or 12mm macro tumor huge? Many researchers say below 10mm is a micro. All of the research says the bigger the tumor and the more neurological symptoms, the poorer the prognosis for all forms of treatment. Scott-Moncrieff characterized his symptoms as "mild". There is also a question of tumor size in proportion to head cavity - something called B/P. Of course, I will ask Purdue folks.

In the meantime I am leaving now to pick up a month's supply of Cabergoline for $268.00. I know that Dr. Scott-Moncrieff is skeptical and I have NO EXPECTATIONS. But right now Rome is burning and I have an empty fire extinguisher.

Thank you everyone for your support and kind words; it means a great deal to me.