Abigail bunny
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Here is a quick run down of what I know at this time.
Upon getting a spay an x-Ray showed bunny had a mast/tumor in her lower abdomen. We did the spay, hoping to remove all the cancer. Unfortunately, the doctor could not remove all of it because it goes deep into her cervix. He was unsure of they type of cancer it is, so he sent it out to the lab to be tested. The doctor explained it is not the typical uterine cancer found in most. The doctor said we may have different options in treating bunny, but won't know for sure until the test results come back.
Options: opening her pelvis and removing all of her reproductive organs/system, chemo and/or radiation.
After talking to the lab, he was informed that sometimes it can spread to the urineary track. Which means, remove the affected area, then re attach. We also talked about how an MRI or a CT Scan could be done to show all of what the affect area is.
Some of the things that worry me about this, she's just a 5lbs bunny! I feel horrible about the possibility of having to put her through a major surgery and even worse about chemo and radiation. She is only 3 years old, so potentially she can have many healthy years ahead of her (assuming the surgery is successful and they can remove all the cancer). Lastly, the cost. I've already spent quite a bit, emergency surgery and medical attention is NOT cheap. Therefore, I don't know how much more money I can dish out. Especially not knowing the outcome.
Is there anyone who has delt with something similar with their bunny and can offer advice? Thank you, in advance.
Upon getting a spay an x-Ray showed bunny had a mast/tumor in her lower abdomen. We did the spay, hoping to remove all the cancer. Unfortunately, the doctor could not remove all of it because it goes deep into her cervix. He was unsure of they type of cancer it is, so he sent it out to the lab to be tested. The doctor explained it is not the typical uterine cancer found in most. The doctor said we may have different options in treating bunny, but won't know for sure until the test results come back.
Options: opening her pelvis and removing all of her reproductive organs/system, chemo and/or radiation.
After talking to the lab, he was informed that sometimes it can spread to the urineary track. Which means, remove the affected area, then re attach. We also talked about how an MRI or a CT Scan could be done to show all of what the affect area is.
Some of the things that worry me about this, she's just a 5lbs bunny! I feel horrible about the possibility of having to put her through a major surgery and even worse about chemo and radiation. She is only 3 years old, so potentially she can have many healthy years ahead of her (assuming the surgery is successful and they can remove all the cancer). Lastly, the cost. I've already spent quite a bit, emergency surgery and medical attention is NOT cheap. Therefore, I don't know how much more money I can dish out. Especially not knowing the outcome.
Is there anyone who has delt with something similar with their bunny and can offer advice? Thank you, in advance.
