Noah's biopsies came in...

[lynn bornfriend]

He does not have cancer. He does have lymphangiectasia with lipogranulomatous lymphangitis, chronic enteritis, and rare single cell necrosis in his liver. We have an appointment with an internal medicine specialist on January 28th to find out how best to manage him. In the meantime, he is eating well, appears comfortable, and is sweet and loving as always. He is a real blessing.

[Leslie and Halas]

Glad it's not cancer.  I hope the specialist has some good treatment options for you.

[Pam & Trixie]

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[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

I am sorry you are going through this with Noah...it's scary when our pets are ill.  Thankfully it is not cancer and hoping for the best in a treatment plan for him.  He does look like such a sweet doodle boy!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Noah. He is a brave little Dood and will get through this too!  

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I am happy it's not cancer, but keep us posted on what the specialist says!  Keeping you in my thoughts :)

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Happy for you that it's not cancer.  Don't know what the rest means but hope it can be easily managed. We're glad to hear that he's feeling better and eating well.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Lynn, my thoughts are still with you as you continue to find the best way to manage Noah's illness. We are so glad he is feeling better and pray that his illness is easily managed.

[Carol and Banjo]

Sending Doodle hugs your way.   I hope Noah is on the road to recovery from whatever that is.   It's wonderful that he seems to be feeling well.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Wow that diagnosis is bigger than Noah! I'm so glad it's not cancer but I am not at all familiar with lymphangiectasia or what the implications of it are. Sounds pretty intimidating though!  Please keep us posted and in the meantime you and Noah continue to be in our prayers.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Hoping and praying that this illness is treatable and/or manageable.  Horrible when any of our furbabies are ill.

[BG and Gavin]

We will continue to keep a good thought for you and sweet Noah.  Keep us updated.

[Ginny Nightingale]

Some links--the first one looks treatable:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4531872_recognize-treat-lymphangiectasia-do...

found this about lipogranulomatous lymphangitis:

we finally found out after his ultra sound that he as a condition called Lipogranulomatous Lymphangitis. It is a thickening of the intestines (where the small intestine meets the large intestine). The surgeon removed all she could, but there is very little on the internet on this disease (i.e. will it come back, long term care etc.) He does have to be on a special diet for the rest of his life, and also steroids.

and single cell necrosis means cells are dying in his liver?

None of it sounds good, but I am hoping that all of this can be managed and that this will all be behind you soon---glad he is feeling comfortable.