| I know exactly what you are going through....everything you said hits very close to home. MY Brenda was diagnosed with Lymphoma , not a day has gone by since I received the news that I have not cried my eyes out . I also was not sure what road to take regarding her treatment . Chemo was also recommended by my Vet. Brenda is 7 and I am not sure if this is the right treatment for her and like you have said , the cost is in the thousands . If I was to decide to do treatments, I would have to take out a personal loan just for the Chemo treatment. If there was a chance that it would cure her, I would do the treatment no matter what the cost but the sad truth is , there is no cure, it can only put her into remission and buy her more time.
I feel the decision to do treatments is a very personal decision and one that should be considered on a case by case basis. I don't think their is a right or wrong answer . When dealing with Cancer we try t be optimistic and of course it is natural for us to want to save the ones we love so dearly.
I wish I had the power to take away Brenda's Cancer , there is nothing I would not do for my girl but in my case I have decided not to do Chemo bc I Don't want to just put her into remission, I want to take her Cancer Away completely and this just doesn't seem possible . I understand all to well the unfairness of this and I am angry and sad more then words can express , but I know others who are going through can understand. I want Brenda to have a great quality of life, that is to me the most important thing . I want to remember her as she is now , not ill . I will love my girl and make her as comfortable as possible and when the time comes that I must say Goodbye to my baby, I will walk her down that last mile , hold her in my arms and let her go knowing that the greatest act of friendship I can give to her is to let her go with dignity . She has given me love , loyalty and friendship and in return I will give her peace. .....
I don't know If I have been able to help answer your question but I do hope you know that you are not alone and no matter what choice you make , you will make it based on love . I know you will make the right choice for your baby whether it be to treat or not treat with Chemo, this is something only you can decide , dig deep into your heart , you will find your answer there. ....  |