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Cocker Specific Discussion => Oldies (Over 9s) => Topic started by: Liz F on October 06, 2019, 05:29:07 PM

Title: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Liz F on October 06, 2019, 05:29:07 PM
Haven’t posted for a while, in need of some prayers and positive thoughts for my boy Diesel.
Diesel was diagnosed a week ago with malignant cancer in his mouth. Going to Edinburgh tomorrow for a CT scan to see if it’s spread into his jaw bone 😢. He seems perfectly ok, only noticed as he was drooling a lot. Good news is that it doesn’t look like it’s spread to lymph nodes or chest.  Anyone have any experience of mouth cancer or can give me there opinion on what will be best for him 😢
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: bizzylizzy on October 06, 2019, 05:54:25 PM
No experience but am sending you and Diesel lots of positive vibes and have fingers and paws crossed for a speed recovery.  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: Mudmagnets on October 06, 2019, 06:52:33 PM
Thankfully no experience, but sending healing vibes for Diesel and a few  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: for both of you.

Be sure to let us know how your lad gets on  :luv:
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 06, 2019, 10:34:07 PM
Thinking of you and Diesel, sending lots of healing and positive thoughts   :luv: :luv:
Stephanie and Hamish xx
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: ollie nathan's mum on October 07, 2019, 06:55:00 AM
Sending lots of positive thoughts and hugs.
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: Finvarra on October 07, 2019, 09:52:39 AM
Thinking of you both today  :bigarmhug:

Lesley and Dylan
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Post by: Jaysmumagain on October 07, 2019, 04:35:36 PM
Sending healing thoughts to Diesel
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: Liz F on October 07, 2019, 10:26:24 PM
Thanks for all your support, will update when I get a clearer picture to what can be done for my boy if anything 😔
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: PennyB on October 09, 2019, 09:07:21 PM
So sorry to hear this

Not mouth as such but Ruby had a tumour that began on her nose and grew into her mouth (towards end her teeth could hardly be seen but she could still eat as I changed all her food to wet). We decided not to even get a scan or referral as my vet said that even if its benign what could I do as it would entail removing part of her face so it made sense for us to just leave it. She lived for a year though but we made sure she was pain free (and occasionally antibiotics for mouth infections) and she lived every day as her best life.

So you have to ask yourself re quality of life. Surgery is often the best option but around the mouth its more difficult to remove some tumours (gum tumours are usually easy enough but if they affect the bone or structure of mouth its a difficult one). Sometimes treatment isn't always the best option and palliative care may be the best way forward if cure shortens their life even more and reduce the quality. This is something to speak to your vet about who has also got info from a specialist too
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: Liz F on October 11, 2019, 05:59:11 PM
Thanks Penny, Diesel had the tumour removed (much as possible) 2 weeks ago.  I have said that removing part of jaw is not an option. Diesel has been referred to Liverpool now for a ct scan to establish if cancer has spread to bone.  It’s not in his lymph nodes or chest.
Options are dependant on scan, may be suitable for radiation if not palliative care will be the only option.  Scan is on 28th will update, positive thoughts and prayers please 🤗
Title: Re: Diesel
Post by: MIN on October 12, 2019, 09:44:32 AM
Sending hugs and the best of wishes to you and Diesel.
Title: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Liz F on May 30, 2020, 02:28:41 PM
Haven’t been able to post as too upset to talk about Diesel.

Unfortunately Diesel had to leave us on 3rd March, he was deteriorating rapidly, was the hardest but kindest decision of my life. Diesel was not only my loyal companion but my best friend. 

He was pts in the position he loved, lying on my chest feeling each other’s heartbeat.

My favourite hello and hardest goodbye, RIP my beautiful boy until we meet again Xx
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Finvarra on May 30, 2020, 03:48:02 PM
So very very sorry to hear your best pal has left you. Sending you sympathy and hugs, especially hard at this difficult time 😢😢 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

Lesley and Dylan
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: bizzylizzy on May 30, 2020, 04:44:49 PM
So sorry! There are no adequate words of comfort, the happy memories and love you had for him and he for you will help fill that hole in your heart and one day, you‘ll be able to remember him with joy instead if tears. He hasn‘t left you, he‘s just in another place.
Run free at the bridge dear Diesel.
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Mudmagnets on May 30, 2020, 06:31:06 PM
Very sorry to read your update about Diesel, RIP little man  :luv:
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Jaysmumagain on May 31, 2020, 12:23:26 PM
I am so dreadfully sorry for your loss.  Diesel will always be with you in your heart.

Sending hugs
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: ElaineH on May 31, 2020, 04:08:16 PM
Such sad news  :'(  :bigarmhug:
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: ejp on May 31, 2020, 10:10:50 PM
I am so very sorry, you have my heartfelt sympathy.  Lovely that he was lying in his favourite spot when you said bye for now.
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: AndyB on June 01, 2020, 06:12:00 PM
So very sorry to hear of your loss.  It's a heartbreaking time.  Sending all my sympathy.
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Ben's mum on June 01, 2020, 08:27:14 PM
So very sorry its just the hardest thing in the world saying goodbye  :luv: xx
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Barry H on June 02, 2020, 08:35:39 AM
...
He was pts in the position he loved, lying on my chest feeling each other’s heartbeat.

My favourite hello and hardest goodbye, RIP my beautiful boy until we meet again Xx
Good grief, this made me fill up.  Very best wishes Liz and RIP Diesel old lad.
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: PennyB on June 10, 2020, 10:10:46 AM
A bit belated but so sorry to hear this - run free Diesel
Title: Re: Sad update Diesel
Post by: Gromit on June 11, 2020, 11:23:15 PM
So sorry Liz. Take care of yourself.