MJ+Donovan
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It's about darn time there was a little bit of happiness here, I think.
recap: my civvie Foldie Butthead developed a growth inside his right ear, and the biopsy after its removal showed that it was malignant. More aggressive surgery (ear canal ablation and removal of the entire outer ear) was recommended to reduce the possibility of the cancer spreading. Last week I FINALLY got a call from the vet with the 2nd biopsy results. When I saw the caller ID, I almost didn't want to answer. The original tumor showed evidence of cancer in its lymphatic and blood supply, so maybe it had already begun to spread. But she said the technician was very thorough in examining all of the removed tissue, and there was NO evidence of cancer.
Here is Butthead about a month after surgery (photos taken last night):
sleepyhead 
(Ear? I don't need no stinkin' ear.)
There was some evidence of paralysis/nerve damage in his right eye (lesser reflex responses, slightly less open, and pupil is visibly smaller), but that has begun to improve over time.
Oh, and Captain Donovan is still doing OK too. Tossed me a couple of low blues recently to see if I was paying attention. Oh yes I most certainly am, Donny. Always.
THANK YOU to everyone who sent vines and snowflakes. These past few weeks have been difficult in many ways. You're all wonderful.
MJ&Donovan&Butthead
It's about darn time there was a little bit of happiness here, I think.
recap: my civvie Foldie Butthead developed a growth inside his right ear, and the biopsy after its removal showed that it was malignant. More aggressive surgery (ear canal ablation and removal of the entire outer ear) was recommended to reduce the possibility of the cancer spreading. Last week I FINALLY got a call from the vet with the 2nd biopsy results. When I saw the caller ID, I almost didn't want to answer. The original tumor showed evidence of cancer in its lymphatic and blood supply, so maybe it had already begun to spread. But she said the technician was very thorough in examining all of the removed tissue, and there was NO evidence of cancer.
Here is Butthead about a month after surgery (photos taken last night):
(Ear? I don't need no stinkin' ear.)
There was some evidence of paralysis/nerve damage in his right eye (lesser reflex responses, slightly less open, and pupil is visibly smaller), but that has begun to improve over time.
Oh, and Captain Donovan is still doing OK too. Tossed me a couple of low blues recently to see if I was paying attention. Oh yes I most certainly am, Donny. Always.
THANK YOU to everyone who sent vines and snowflakes. These past few weeks have been difficult in many ways. You're all wonderful.
MJ&Donovan&Butthead
So I just spent the last few hrs trying to recover photos from a very uncooperative memory stick (including Butthead before and after surgery :shock
Phew.
