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

[chocolatepuppy]

I lit a candle for you Raven and I will continue praying for you. We are all here for you Jessica.{{{hugs}}}

[dukedogsmom]

Candle lit now. I hope you get an update soon. We're all anxiously waiting.

[K9soul]

Raven is back home for now and a sleepy puppy . She is scheduled for surgery on Friday. The specialist feels surgery has a very good chance of success. He has done several similar surgeries and had very good results most of the time. They will be taking out a somewhat wide area and perhaps some of the bone and teeth in that area.

He does not recommend radiation as he says recent studies have shown some negative effects such as osteomyelitis of the jaw, and feels it would not really add anything to the chance of success overall.

So the surgery will be done Friday morning and she hopefully will be able to come home on Saturday. Thank you so much for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so glad he's optomistic on the surgery. And no radiation means she'll be stronger to fight after the surgery. I know it's going to be a long week, Jess. Please give all your dogs hugs and lovin' from me but some extra ones to her. I know you're glad to have her back home with you. I'm glad she won't be away from you long, too. I feel somewhat relieved though won't feel a lot better until it's all done. Stay strong, ok? Wish I could give you a hug because I know you need it.

[slick]

Thanks for the update Jess. We will all keep the prayers coming and on Friday a special prayer will be said. Gee, I've got tears in my eyes just typing this.....I can only image how you must feel.

Big {{{hugs}}}

[Queen of Poop]

Thanks for the update. I am glad the surgeon is leaning towards the positive and that he's seen this and done this surgery before. Please give Raven loads of hugs all week. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

[cassiesmom]

I am glad the surgeon is leaning towards the positive and that he's seen this and done this surgery before.

I am glad, too! I'm glad you had access to an experienced surgeon when it mattered most.

Please give Raven loads of hugs all week.

Some for me, too, please.

You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mine, too. You already are.

[Ginger's Mom]

I am glad to hear that the surgeon was so positive about her chances. I am sure he is right. More hugs and prayers being sent out from NJ for you and Raven (and Tasha and Tommy, too).