Manny's Cancer Treatment
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Manny crossed over the rainbow bridge early Christmas morning. I will be making a donation to Peace Love N Rescue Angels in his honor.
My name is Karen. I am a special education teacher, working for a not-for-profit agency. My dog's name is Manny, a yellow lab/pit mix and he is 83lbs of love. I adopted Manny from Bobbi and the Strays, a rescue group. When they rescued him, he was only 43lbs. On September 20 he was diagnosed with cancer in both anal glands and it has spread to his lymph nodes. There were a few different treatment options.
I have decided against surgery, IV chemo, and daily radiation as it is just too invasive and the side effects are extreme. For the amount of time it could potentially give us, it is just too much to ask of my sweet boy. I have decided to give him chemotherapy in pill form. The pills alone will be $550 each month, providing the medication helps. There will also be monthly visits and tests to the oncologist. Another $500 monthly. I have already spent over $3,000 in doctor visits, tests and medications to get to this diagnosis. Radiation treatments could be $4000-$5500 if I were to pursue it. Giving Manny both chemo and radiation could give us 6-12 months. I have to hold off on radiation due to the cost. I simply cannot afford it. I honestly cannot even afford the chemotherapy, but I have to do something.
This sweet boy of mine is my baby, my child. I love him with all my heart and it is killing me to have to consider the cost of treatment. Trying to figure out how to pay for all of this has led me to reach out here. I know how tight finances are for everyone and have been very hesitant to ask for help. Yet, here I am sucking up my pride and asking. ALL funds will be used to pay for Manny's medical bills (medications, tests, doctor visits). I will do my best to update this page regularly to be as transparent as possible.
I would be eternally grateful for any donation, no matter the amount. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will do my very best to pay it forward when I am able.
Any remaining funds will be donated to Peace-Love-N-Rescue Angels, a group which is helping pets and their families with medical and other expenses, including Manny and me.
My name is Karen. I am a special education teacher, working for a not-for-profit agency. My dog's name is Manny, a yellow lab/pit mix and he is 83lbs of love. I adopted Manny from Bobbi and the Strays, a rescue group. When they rescued him, he was only 43lbs. On September 20 he was diagnosed with cancer in both anal glands and it has spread to his lymph nodes. There were a few different treatment options.
I have decided against surgery, IV chemo, and daily radiation as it is just too invasive and the side effects are extreme. For the amount of time it could potentially give us, it is just too much to ask of my sweet boy. I have decided to give him chemotherapy in pill form. The pills alone will be $550 each month, providing the medication helps. There will also be monthly visits and tests to the oncologist. Another $500 monthly. I have already spent over $3,000 in doctor visits, tests and medications to get to this diagnosis. Radiation treatments could be $4000-$5500 if I were to pursue it. Giving Manny both chemo and radiation could give us 6-12 months. I have to hold off on radiation due to the cost. I simply cannot afford it. I honestly cannot even afford the chemotherapy, but I have to do something.
This sweet boy of mine is my baby, my child. I love him with all my heart and it is killing me to have to consider the cost of treatment. Trying to figure out how to pay for all of this has led me to reach out here. I know how tight finances are for everyone and have been very hesitant to ask for help. Yet, here I am sucking up my pride and asking. ALL funds will be used to pay for Manny's medical bills (medications, tests, doctor visits). I will do my best to update this page regularly to be as transparent as possible.
I would be eternally grateful for any donation, no matter the amount. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will do my very best to pay it forward when I am able.
Any remaining funds will be donated to Peace-Love-N-Rescue Angels, a group which is helping pets and their families with medical and other expenses, including Manny and me.
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Karen Moncino
Organizer
New York, NY
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