Jose was diagnosed with Multilobular Osteochondrosarcoma (MLO) back in 2021. He did well after recovering from surgery and radiation therapy 1 yr 7 months ago September. Unfortunately, it grew back but again, we didn’t realize it right away as it did not affect him the same way as previously. This time, all of a sudden he seemed to loose his eye site! However, his balance was fine. My husband then noticed that the ridge on his head was smooth on one side. Needles to say we went from vet to NC State to CVS in Winston Salem, NC
Now he is 16 days post surgery for removal of that tumor. This time they did not have to remove any skull or create a titanium mesh skull cap which is good as that means less time under anesthesia. He will not have radiation as NC State said he got a good dose the first time. His neurosurgeon is looking into chemo and I’ve contacted a holistic vet in Davidson, NC who is going to review his blood work that we drew specifically for her.
He came home from the hospital on a muscle relaxer, gabapentin, an antibiotic and prednisone. Today he is on .5 of prednisone and we put him back on .25 of a pill of gabapentin 2x a day as he had a seizure last night. Ugh. Hopefully, it was just part of his recovery.
Here are some pics from before he was ever diagnosed till. today.
This is way back, probably 2019.
After the first surgery (Dec 2021) and radiation(Feb 2022) . The fur on top of his head where they did radiation grew back mostly light tan. What looks like a bump is his skull. His head never entirely filled in with muscle.
Shortly before his second diagnosis.
This was 13 days after surgery. Oct 25th. I had to take him to work with me. I have someone who comes for 4 hours to walk him several times and feed him lunch but she couldn’t make it this day. He finally got bored and tired.
Waiting for his “care giver”.
Wow! Jose is quite the Warrior and his hoomans are extraordinarily guardians taking such good care of him.. Heis clearly adored and so well loved.
He is such a good looking handsome boy
We’ll be cheering for him Do keep is posted on how things are going. And yes we always want more pictures of your sweet boy.
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS Of course check with your Ver, but I would think you have a lot of wiggle room when it comes to increasing the Gabapentin to help keep seizures at bay and reduces any pain
Oh sweet boy! I’m sorry you’ve gone through so much but WOW what a trooper you are. What loving people you have to look out for you, and make sure you are comfy and happy. I hope you continue getting well soon so you can do all that you love once again. Keep us posted OK?
Admin remembered that Lincoln had a similar kind of cancer, but a brain tumor, and went through a lot just like you. I think your people might appreciate his blog.