Weedhound,

I've been off the boards for a while (new business and a high maintenance rescue dog have kept me too busy to log in much recently), so I was shocked and more than a little emotional to read your news.

I just wanted to drop in to say 'Hi', I'm thinking of you and to stay strong!
Like a few others in the thread, I've seen people come out the other side after being given similar, seemingly bleak, pronouncements.

My wife 'faced down' her own doubts and fears after being given the news, and is still doing just great ten years on. As Weezard pointed out, something like this is beaten in your head and your heart.
Don't ever give in to it. Get stubborn, get angry and fight it every step of the way. It's the one crucial factor that medical science can't help you with, but makes all the difference.

P.S. I've had my little 'lad' (pictured below), about five months now, and he's given me a new lease on life, I'm fitter and more active now than I have been in years, and feel great for it. So, and forgive me if this is a bit too soon to hear, but maybe you should consider getting a new dog too.
The rescue centres over here are full of: the unloved, the unwanted, the sad and abandoned waifs and strays that some people just seem to casually discard, and I'm guessing that's the case in the States too.
I know you could give one a very loving home and a second chance, and I think it would be great for both of you, they're better than any medicine and won't give you the time to feel sad, scared or depressed.
Give it some thought anyhow.

All my best wishes
Flameon
Flameon Reviewed by Flameon on . Weedhound well wishes! (changed title from 'stinky') Got your message but did not see a way to reply so..... check out the last few pages of my log......not sure which bad news you mean by previous bad news. If by previous bad news you mean my dog having cancer and being put to sleep then yes there is more. If by previous bad news you mean that I have just been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer then no......that's "newest" news I have. Rating: 5