Normally I don't post medical issues in the main forum but... All healed (4/19/2016)

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Our Boomer had to have his right eye removed due to a tumor.  It may have been able to have been diagnosed earlier.

The signs that were missed are redness in the white of eye. Early sign of tumor. This was evident about 9 months ago.  Our prior vet dismissed it as normal.  It may have been but in retrospect I would have like it to have been looked at more thoroughly.  Although outcome probably would not have been any different, he would not have been in discomfort.

This is a link to the discussion in the Medical Group:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/healthandmedicalissues/forum/topi...

1/22/16 Update:  The tumor was much bigger than anticipated causing surgery to be more extensive.  Yesterday we got biopsy results, unfortunately it was malignant.  We are hoping to see an oncologist today.

1/22/16 Oncologist appt:  We saw the oncologist.  He took a chest xray and took samples from the lymph nodes for biopsy.  The chest xray was clear and we have to wait until early next week for the biopsy results.  If lymph nodes are clear the recommendation is to start on a treatment using the Oncept vaccination.  The idea is the immune system is "ramped up" to attack any cancer cells in the body.  It is very expensive and requires boosters every 6 months.  Unfortunately there is little information about this therapy as it is relatively new.  All the information is related to oral tumors.  Malignant eye tumors are very rare, so there is little information available.

We will make our treatment decisions this weekend.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I would be remiss if I did not thank everyone for the prayers, good wishes, words of encouragement etc. 

Boomer is doing well.  He was a hit at the vet's office.  Even though he wasn't feeling well, his gentle loving personality continued to show.

We are waiting for the biopsy results.

[Joyce (Casey & Cody's mom)]

Lots of wet, sloppy kissed to Boomer. Prayers for both of you.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Thanks for sharing.
Sorry you and Boomer have to go through this.
Get better quick, Boomer :-)

[Debbie and Toby]

Prayers for a quick recovery..

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

I hope Boomer recovers quickly and praying for all of you that the biopsy results are good.

[Sally M]

Sorry Boomer and you are going through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

1/22/16 Update: The tumor was much bigger than anticipated causing surgery to be more extensive. Yesterday we got biopsy results, unfortunately it was malignant. We are hoping to see an oncologist today.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh Andy and Sharon....this was not the news we were hoping for.  Sending continued prayers and positive thoughts that you can get this into remission.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Ditto. Please update us after the oncologist visit.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Sending hopes for a positive treatment plan and remission. It must be so tough. Hugs to you and Boomer.

[Wendy and Myla]

Thinking of you all today and sending positive thoughts for the best outcome possible!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Awww.. So sorry. Hoping for the best for Boomer.