Raven's cancer *Final recheck, pg 38 (post 568)*

[dukedogsmom]

I tried to pm you but your box is full. Please contact me if you need to talk. I've started a prayer thread in the general section. I hope you don't mind. I'm so upset right now, for you and Raven. Hugs to both of you. Don't give up, ok?

[Logan]

I am only now seeing this, Jess. My prayers will be with you and with Raven.

Logan

[cyber-sibes]

You & Raven will be in my thoughts & prayers.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I am very sorry, Jess. I will continue to keep you and Raven in my thoughts.

[Kfamr]

Jess, You and Raven are both such strong beings, I know you two can fight this together. There IS a reason Raven is with you - you are here to help her as she was there to help you. I know she is in the best hands she could possibly be in.

My thoughts are with you, as they have been through this whole journey. I KNOW Raven will be just fine. She is such a young, strong little girl.

I can't help but to shed a few tears as I've already grown to love your little girl and I cherish you as a friend.

I will be here for you whenever you need me. Please keep us updated when you can. Pet Talk is a powerful place for support.

[Cincy'sMom]

Jess, I was so shocked and saddened to hesr this news. I pray the doctor's were able to remove the entire tumor, and that Raven's prognosis will be good. Lots of thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[wolf_Q]

I kept checking this thread for good news. I'm sorry to hear this latest update. I'm sure she will beat this though, she's a strong little girl and she has you to take care of her. She's lucky you adopted her that day, she could not have ended up in better hands. Many prayers for sweet Raven and {{hugs}} to you Jess.

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG Jess. I'm so sorry. I just can't believe this is happening. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please get well Raven

[Giselle]

My stomach flip flopped before I opened this thread. I was hoping so badly for good news, and while I'm saddened to hear that the tumor was cancerous, I'm hopeful for the both of you. I know you two will make it through stronger and more full of life than ever before.

Also, I really don't want to diverge from the topic, but I hope you don't mind if I ask a little question, Jess I know squamous cell carcinoma is prevalent in humans with sun-damaged skin. What doesn't click is how puppies can get such a cancer in their mouths. Did your vet have any idea on how that happened?

[K9soul]

Also, I really don't want to diverge from the topic, but I hope you don't mind if I ask a little question, Jess I know squamous cell carcinoma is prevalent in humans with sun-damaged skin. What doesn't click is how puppies can get such a cancer in their mouths. Did your vet have any idea on how that happened?

I don't know exact answers to your question although SCC's in people are often related to sun damage, they can also occur unrelated to sun damage as well. However this article might explain it better.

http://www.petcancer.co.uk/cgi-bin/articles/032.htm

It also unfortunately emphasizes the potential severity of this problem, oral cancers are often some of the most aggressive. Otherwise you can google too for more information. I read a bit earlier and could not read anymore as it is too traumatizing for me at this time.

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To all, thank you again for your thoughts and posts. They are helping to give me strength.

[Giselle]

Thanks for the link. It seems like human skin cancers are common as oral cancers in dogs/cats, I suppose. Not very positive news, but, God, I just know Raven will make it through. I hope you two will keep spending happy and loving moments together because you'll have a lot more of them in the future! Keep strong.