highly malignant retroperitoneal sarcoma

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

We're devastated to find, by accident, that our Grover has a malignant mass. He underwent emergency surgery on Christmas Eve for what they thought could be an intestinal blockage....he also suffers from IBD.  There was no blockage, just grass and leaves but they had an unexpected find of a mass up by his adrenals.  Biopsy shows that it's a highly malignant retroperitoneal sarcoma, which is an aggressive tumor with a high rate of metastasis.  

So many meds, so much shock.....I just was wondering if anyone else has been dealt this with their beloved babies? Any advice would be appreciated.  

I'm taking one day at a time, but don't know what to think.  Are treatments worth the suffering he'd go through? Are there other natural things we can try?

Right now, I just need to get him to eat.  He doesn't want food.  He's recovering from pneumonia, as well. I feel unprepared and not sure what the best course of action, if any is the best.  

We have a follow-up for suture removal with his internal med doctor on Jan 9.  What can I be doing in the meantime besides supporting and loving him?  

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

thank you

[Stella]

Aww, so sorry to see this. It is so hard on us to make the kindest decision for them. Hugs to you. 

[Nancy and Georgia Brown]

Wow. So sorry to hear. My heart is grieving with you. 

[Stacy]

I am just so very sorry to hear about Grover. My thoughts are with you.

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

thank you Everyone, for your kind words.  It honestly helps to know that we all go through this.  Never easy, but easier with support and understanding.....thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[Gail and Bailey]

Sending my deepest sympathies.  RIP Grover.  Hugs to you.

[Ginny Nightingale]

So very sorry to hear this--I can not imagine how difficult it was to let him go, but you did the right thing for him-he is at peace. You must miss him very much.

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

more than I imagined.  He's a part of the entire household, let alone a part of my heart. I see and feel him everywhere....from his favorite chair to his favorite nap spot in the bay window :(  Thank you.

[Debbie and Toby]

I am so sorry. Saying a prayer, and sending hugs to you! May Grover rest in peace!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Mary, I am so sorry. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Mary I am so sorry.  I am just now ready this as I haven't been on a lot lately.  My thoughts are with you.  I know the pain of letting them go all too well.  I just try to remember that letting them go is the most loving gift that we can ever give them.  

[Mary, Scrappy, Sully and Olive]

thanks