July 29: Answers to questions about Erde's situation....

These are the answers to the questions I asked the vet about Erde's situaiton (see below posting):  I will list my otions in the next posting.

1- when will the results of biopsy be back?

Anwer: One week after the biopsy, i.e., August 8th.

2- is there any home or follow-up treatment needed after the biopsy?

Answer: None.

3- based on your knowledge, are these things usually malignant or benign?

Answer: It could be any one of several different things. And they can be either, depending upon what it is.  We do not even know what it is now.

4- based on your knowledge, if benign, do these things usually get bigger?

Answer: Yes. They do have a tendency to grow.

5- if benign, does this mass have to come off as is (and when)? What if it gets much bigger (although I would want it to come off then)?

Answer: It can wait until after the  trip, although it will probably be bigger.

6- if benign, what is the nature of the operation to remove (recovery)? In other words, if it has to come off, is this operation a trip stopper?

Answer: If benign, it come come off with laser surgery.  The recovery period would be short.

7- If benign, can it turn malignant?

Answer: No.

 8- if malignant, what is the nature of the operation, recovery, etc? I assume this would be a trip stopper?

Answer: The surgery would be serious and most be done soon.  There are not many options.  Removal of part of the upper jaw; radiation, etc.  Clearly a show stopper.