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I'm not sure where or when I was born exactly - all I remember is being given a death sentence by the Tompkins County SPCA. My crime you ask? Being unneutered, unmannered, and unloved. Then, one day my true love walked in and saved me from a certain death. We have been together ever since - through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, both richer and poorer. I have dedicated my life to showing her everyday how grateful I am to be her best friend.Last year they told me I had prostate cancer. I don't really know what that means but it seemed to make mom really upset, although she tries to hide it. I had to go through some pretty icky and sometimes scary stuff but I am feeling a lot better. I am eating really good food and mom gives me a bunch of vitamins and other pills every day. I really don't like taking pills and try to get out of it (unless there is turkey breast involved), but I have to admit they do make me feel better.I am on myspace because I wanted to keep up with all my friends I have met along the way especially the people who have helped me to feel so much better (you know who you are). I also want to encourage others like me who are facing a diagnosis of cancer or other serious illness and to get encouragement back. I am very lucky that my mommy is a veterinarian so she really knows how to take care of me. What she doesn't know, she finds out. I am glad she is doing so much research into how to keep me healthy and I know she wants to help other dogs out there like me.I hope to raise awareness with this site by pointing out that 50% of dogs and cats will face cancer in their lifetime. Although cancer is not totally understood, an early diagnosis can make the difference between life and death. Did you know there are some types of cancer that are totally 100% preventable? There is also a lot you can do to minimize the chance of cancer or lessen the effects of cancer with diet and supplements. Cancer, like any serious illness, is sometimes unavoidable, but is doesn't have to mean a loss of hope. The average lifespan of a dog with prostate cancer (what I have) after diagnosis is 4-6 months with treatment (6 weeks without treatment). December '07 will be a year since my diagnosis and I am still living the good life. Mom and I know we won't be together forever, but she does everything she knows to do to make me feel good and let me enjoy what time I have left - and we NEVER give up hope. I hope you enjoy my profile and learn something from it - check back frequently as it is a work in progress. I welcome all friends - the 2 legged and the 4 legged variety - who wish to honor their furry friends and learn how to keep them happy and healthy.Kaiser lived 14 months after his diagnosis of prostate cancer - one year longer than the best estimates he was given by the oncologists. He left this earth on Februrary 27, 2008 but his spirit lives on.
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