CancerCompass message board discussion started by dmr1324 on 4/19/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,23199,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ well my dog is about 15 years old just found out he has diabeties and he is going blind then I just found out he has  a very agressive cancer that started from his bottom so  I need to make a hard choice on going on with treatment or putting him to rest  we are still trying to get his diabeties controlled still and I just don't like seeing him this way he sleeps all day he has lost weight but he still eats I just don't know if he will stand the surgery and all the other stff you have to do to get rid of cancer  and he has has this bump on his bottom for about 6 months I just thought it was a sore then it started to get bigger so I'm lost need advice Thanks dmr1324 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT What kind of dog is he?  I think if he is a breed that tends to be long-lived that can make a difference in your choices.  I would look at many of the alternative treatments.  Many have had success with Graviola, Piroxicam or dietary changes/supplements.  I will tell you the same others have offered - go the the Bladder Cancer message board and look for the big (600+) thread for Canine Bladder Cancer.  Lots of info there, but it does take some time to get through.  I try to take some time everyday to look bach through it - I haven't gotten through it all yet.  There are hard choices to make with this disease.  Hopefully you have a knowledgable vet who will work with you on alternative treatments.  But in the end, you know your dog and you will know in your heart what is best.  Love him everyday you have with him.Connie EGsMOM Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thanks for the info I will check it out and he is a mini pinsher but Thanks again dmr1324 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT You don't mention the type of tumor. If it is a perianal adenoma, I had a dog that was operated on for that at 13 and lived til 16 when he had a heart attack. He was a chow, so he lived a long time for his size. The recovery was easy. Hope this helps spanielmom Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT