Boy, this place is DEAD.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

They said that there's possibly one more drug that might slow the progression in his lungs. Since most of the vets at U of IL are "residents", they want to confer with the Oncology Dept head tomorrow, then contact my vet.

I mean, it's certainly not a cure, but might buy him some more time. I know this sounds a little selfish, and I would agree, if he didn't still feel good, playing and the like(we just came in from playing ball).
I hope my vet's not upset that I kinda "went over her head" with a second opinion(if she is, she'll just have to get over it).
Thanks again for all the support.

So, U of IL called a couple of hours ago, and said they do think it's worth trying this one last drug, which hopefully will slow the cancer progression in his lungs. Does anyone think that it's selfish of me to try this?
FWIW, he still feels fine. He played ball several times this afternoon(he MAKES you play ball, you don't have to ask him). I know it can only prolong the inevitable, but if it bought him a couple more good months, wouldn't it be worth it? Also, this drug is just an injection. The one he was previously on was a 6-7 hour IV infusion, which of course, he hated. Any thoughts?