We just went back today for follow up x-rays and they pretty much confirmed that she has bone cancer. We have two options - both of which mean we have to cancel the vacation to Nevada and the Northwest that we were planning. First option is we control the pain until she becomes too bad and we have to put her down, the vet estimates that to be about 4-6 months. The second option is to run a bunch of tests, make sure that the cancer hasn't metastasized to more parts of her body, if that comes out ok then we amputate the leg that does have the cancer, follow up with Chemo and hope for the best. They said if there is any cancer that is smaller than 4mm they wouldn't be able to detect it so we take our chances that the surgery isn't in vain.
I know that's small potatoes compared to some of the trials our families have faced in the recent years, luckily it's not another human, but she is a member of my family and I wanted to share with you all. I know how I feel when I don't get let in on the news, good or bad, and thought some of you might want to know as well.
As for the chickens, I won't e-mail you when I kill one of them, unless you want an invite to come over for BBQ!
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