Senci
UPDATE 12-4-2011—
I want to write about my dog Senci. I just found out that she had cancer. Her cancer is called Peripheral Nerve Sheath Cancer.
One day, me and my mother noticed a lump on Senci’s side. At first we figured it was just a fatty cyst, because black labs are known for getting them. As time progressed, her lump got bigger and bigger. We still thought it was just a benign fatty cyst. We wanted to get the lump removed, so we had it removed. It costs us $500 dollars, which took us forever to save for. All seemed back to normal. Then we got the phone call. It was our veterinarian, Dr. Simmons. He told us the news that Senci’s lump was actually cancer, called Peripheral Nerve Sheath Cancer.
You never think that someone you love would get cancer, especially your dog. But my baby girl has it. And to completely get rid of it through radiation treatments, (which is her best option) will cost us $6,000 dollars. We don’t have that kind of money, and me and my mother struggle enough as it is. I don’t know what we are going to do. I’ve been looking at sites on the internet that give funds to people who can’t pay for their dogs cancer treatments, but they only give you so much money. My mother has sold all of her jewelery, even the jewels that has been passed down to her. I’d sell my soul if it meant I could keep my little baby alive and healthy. She’s the best dog anyone could ever ask for. She’s full of life and loves to play and at times I swear shes laughing. She’s an angel. And I can’t even save her.
Thank you,
— Karen
The CCA Board of Directors has allocated $1000 to help pay the costs of Senci’s treatments. Please help Senci receive the treatment that she needs. Any sponsor donations made on behalf of Senci will be used to pay unpaid invoices and the checks will be sent directly to Senci’s vet.
To help sponsor treatment, you can click on the PayPal donate button below or send a check to:
Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc.
44 Devoe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Stefani // Jan 7, 2012 at 7:04 am
Hi Karen,
My Papillon Lucy was diagnosed with a nerve sheath tumor in the beginning of October, she is 9 years old. We spent a lot of money on the diagnosis as she had to have an MRI
2 Stefani // Jan 7, 2012 at 7:10 am
Hi Karen,
My Papillon Lucy was diagnosed with a nerve sheath tumor in the beginning of October, she is 9 years old. After an MRI and a biopsy the neurologist was unable to guarantee that if we decided to to surgery that he would be able to remove it all as it runs along her spine and there is a mass underneath her armpit which has grown significantly since diagnosis. We decided not to put her through the surgery or any painful treatments for us it is a matter of quality over quantity. It is a very hard decision. She is still with us and we are managing pain issues but know that her time now is very limited. I know how you are feeling just love Senci up and spoil her rotten. Good Luck and hang in there.
3 Jean Friend // Mar 25, 2012 at 11:20 pm
Hi Karen,
One of my pups, Skye our 13 year old husky was diagnosed with a nerve sheath tumor on her right hind leg. After her third surgery last year, we met with an oncologist at the teaching hospital of Texas A&M. They said that this type of tumor does not respond well to radiation and their recommendation was to have Skye adapt to the tumor. They said that this type of tumor does grow but they have not seen it spread. May will be a year since her last surgery and Skye is starting to have a bit of trouble lifting her leg but does still manage to walk and be happy, she still goes on short walk around the neighborhood. Their final recommendation was amputation once her leg becomes un-usable. We will be taking her back to A&M for a check up with her oncologist and cardiologist. It is very hard to see our loved little ones struggle. Our hearts are with you, hang in there. Pups are very sensitive and always seem to handle things, even rough ones, much better than we do. Love your pup everyday and shower her with lot’s of love.
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