Dalai's Bone Cancer Treatment
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Who are we?
Dalai, the old english sheepdog, is the love of our life and the glue that holds our family together. We have been blessed to have him for the last 8 years of our life.
He is not just a family pet but a beloved son and brother. While most dogs spend their entire lives at home, Dalai has accompanied us on every family trip. Because he is just that, family. And family is never left behind.
The Backstory
3 days ago we received the most unfortunate news after taking him to see an Orthopedic specialist to determine the cause of his limping for approximately a week. Dalai was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his forelimb that is fracturing his bone as it grows. Not only will this aggressive bone cancer spread throughout his entire body, but the tumor itself will break his bone from the inside if not amputated.
Dalai was also sick with an unknown virus earlier this year that caused him to have a severe lung and heart condition that he is still suffering from. Treatment, medication, and multiple surgeries does not come cheap. However, our family will do whatever it takes to make sure our beloved baby bear gets the best care possible.
The Costs
My family has already spent upwards of $20,000 for his prior illness (3 separate pleural effusion surgeries, CT scans, MRI's, heart medication, etc.) and about $30,000 for his leg amputation and chemotherapy regimen (anesthesia, follow-up appts, rehab, wheelchair, chemo, immunotherapy, THC/CBD treatment, supplements, X-rays, CT scans, FNA, biopsy, pain medication, etc.).
Thanks to our community, we were able to cover the initial cost of his leg amputation surgery which came out to a cost of about $10,000.
His Journey Thus Far.. (December 2020-March 2021)
After his leg amputation and 3 rounds of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and THC/CBD treatment (along with holistic supplements), we regret to inform you that his cancer has metastasized to his lungs. It came as a complete shock to our family because he has been in high spirits and even walked in his wheelchair for the first time recently!
Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that my family has decided to stop all treatment and instead implement palliative care as there is little hope that he will survive the stronger dose of chemotherapy. We feel it would be selfish to rob him of his last good months where he is finally adjusting to being a tri-pawd and acting like himself again! Instead, we want to enjoy every last second we have with him <3
How can you help?
My family and I are asking for donations towards Dalai's palliative care and celebration of life. This abrupt and shocking news has made our family realize all we want is for Dalai to enjoy his last days, weeks, or months with his family and crossing everything off his bucket list.
Your donation will provide Dalai with the means to live out the rest of his days at peace and with the comfort of knowing he is loved and cherished by his community. Help us to be strong in this incredibly tough journey. Help him live his best life
For current status and updates on Dalai's cancer journey, follow his Instagram Account
Thank you for your thoughtful donation. Here are some more videos and pics of our beloved baby bear's journey:
Dalai, the old english sheepdog, is the love of our life and the glue that holds our family together. We have been blessed to have him for the last 8 years of our life.
He is not just a family pet but a beloved son and brother. While most dogs spend their entire lives at home, Dalai has accompanied us on every family trip. Because he is just that, family. And family is never left behind.
The Backstory
3 days ago we received the most unfortunate news after taking him to see an Orthopedic specialist to determine the cause of his limping for approximately a week. Dalai was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his forelimb that is fracturing his bone as it grows. Not only will this aggressive bone cancer spread throughout his entire body, but the tumor itself will break his bone from the inside if not amputated.
Dalai was also sick with an unknown virus earlier this year that caused him to have a severe lung and heart condition that he is still suffering from. Treatment, medication, and multiple surgeries does not come cheap. However, our family will do whatever it takes to make sure our beloved baby bear gets the best care possible.
The Costs
My family has already spent upwards of $20,000 for his prior illness (3 separate pleural effusion surgeries, CT scans, MRI's, heart medication, etc.) and about $30,000 for his leg amputation and chemotherapy regimen (anesthesia, follow-up appts, rehab, wheelchair, chemo, immunotherapy, THC/CBD treatment, supplements, X-rays, CT scans, FNA, biopsy, pain medication, etc.).
Thanks to our community, we were able to cover the initial cost of his leg amputation surgery which came out to a cost of about $10,000.
His Journey Thus Far.. (December 2020-March 2021)
After his leg amputation and 3 rounds of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and THC/CBD treatment (along with holistic supplements), we regret to inform you that his cancer has metastasized to his lungs. It came as a complete shock to our family because he has been in high spirits and even walked in his wheelchair for the first time recently!
Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that my family has decided to stop all treatment and instead implement palliative care as there is little hope that he will survive the stronger dose of chemotherapy. We feel it would be selfish to rob him of his last good months where he is finally adjusting to being a tri-pawd and acting like himself again! Instead, we want to enjoy every last second we have with him <3
How can you help?
My family and I are asking for donations towards Dalai's palliative care and celebration of life. This abrupt and shocking news has made our family realize all we want is for Dalai to enjoy his last days, weeks, or months with his family and crossing everything off his bucket list.
Your donation will provide Dalai with the means to live out the rest of his days at peace and with the comfort of knowing he is loved and cherished by his community. Help us to be strong in this incredibly tough journey. Help him live his best life
For current status and updates on Dalai's cancer journey, follow his Instagram Account
Thank you for your thoughtful donation. Here are some more videos and pics of our beloved baby bear's journey:
Organizer and beneficiary
Jeneene Romero
Organizer
Hollywood, FL
Jessica Romero
Beneficiary