We have a confirmed diagnosis on Rambo. The biopsy came back as multicentric lymphoma. The other thing we know is that he is now at Stage IV, as the lymphoma involves his spleen, and his lymph nodes at his neck.
Our vet has had the conversation with me about talking to an oncologist and possibly doing chemo, while I understand the chemo for dogs is not nearly as traumatic as chemo for humans, the chemo for this is not a cure. It is designed to extend the lifespan of the dog and provide comfort for a longer period of time. Doing this would be for us, not Rambo, and as upsetting as it is, the right thing in Jesse’s and my minds is to not go this route.
We are going to continue with the steroids until he tells us it’s time to cross the bridge. Believe me, we are not ones that will continue this until he wastes away to nothing, but right now he is happy, ran in the yard again today, is eating, and is without pain. He does have the runs, but that is in the afternoon mainly, and we do not think his stomach is causing issues right now.
