In a message dated 8/28/08 4:51:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, osmith@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes: After three opinions I might have been persuaded the Vets were right. But you and Tedi felt something about the diagnosis wasn't right. So can you describe what it was? Just a feeling or something else? I ask because we are having a mammary tumor removed today. :{( Poor girl cannot understand why she can't have breakfast. Ben developed a growth on his elbow. It was bony hard, and about the size of a golf ball, and just as solid. We finally had them drill into it, and take a core sample. Up to that point they were looking at the x-rays, and blood samples, and said it appeared to be cancer, but couldn't biopsy it, since it was so hard. We suspected they were wrong. I do a lot of medical malpractice, and have great suspician of doctors anyway, even though I have about 30 as clients. I have learned both for your dogs, and for yourself to question everything. With my first bout of cancer I decided the chemo was harming me and demanded some answers. The doctor finally admitted if I continued with it, it would have killed me. Always question. Evan Ginsburg Asgard German Shepherds http://www.asgardgsd.com/ Where Type Movement and Temperament come together **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================