Monday, April 07, 2008

A quick update

My dog Noah has been diagnosed with a cancer called Hemangiosarcoma, about which my research has found mostly ominous words like:

- rapidly growing
- aggressive
- highly invasive
- highly malignant
- readily metastasize
- "Silent Killer"

He underwent surgery to have his tumorous spleen removed a week ago, and he seems to be doing fine, but it is a short reprieve which is expected to last less than three months.

I am seeing an oncologist this week to learn what my options are.

Your thoughts and prayers would be much appreciated.

13 Comments:

At April 08, 2008 1:31 AM, Blogger Bar L. said...

David, I will be praying for both of you. Please keep us updated. It sounds like he has good doctors.

 
At April 08, 2008 7:58 AM, Blogger Jenny said...

Poor Noah! I will say a prayer for you both.

 
At April 08, 2008 10:02 AM, Blogger laura k said...

David, although I don't pray, you know you and Noah are in my thoughts every moment of the day. I know how much you love Noah, and how hard it is to have a sick animal. Noah is lucky to have such a caring person by his side.

 
At April 08, 2008 11:38 AM, Blogger Amber said...

Oh gosh I hate to hear this. I will pray for you and Noah. Keep us updated and take good care of that baby dog.

 
At April 09, 2008 6:24 PM, Blogger Gretchen said...

I'm so sorry David. What it is so difficult to go through this with a loved pet. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Noah.

 
At April 11, 2008 2:19 AM, Blogger Gary Means said...

Oh David, that just sucks! I am so sorry to hear that. Noah is awesome dog (the best in the world). I can only guess how difficult this is for you. I will pray for you and Noah.

 
At April 11, 2008 10:14 AM, Blogger The Resident Writer said...

I'm so sorry to hear about Noah! Please give him Rufus' best regards for me. Let's hope all those disheartening words won't apply in Noah's case.

 
At April 14, 2008 4:32 AM, Blogger rubyslipperlady said...

I'm am sorry to hear that, David. May the next months be filled with love and good memories.

 
At April 14, 2008 5:56 PM, Blogger david said...

My deepest sympathies -- I hope that Noah is able to beat this damn thing, and that you two will be able to share many more years together.

 
At April 17, 2008 11:44 AM, Blogger Friar Tuck said...

sure thing. You are in my prayers this very moment.

 
At April 17, 2008 1:13 PM, Blogger Bar L. said...

Any updates?

 
At April 17, 2008 1:17 PM, Blogger David Cho said...

It's been a roller coaster. He is doing well today. I will post details.

 
At July 02, 2008 6:20 AM, Blogger Tera Rose said...

David- Im so sorry-
how is he now?

 

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