Kizsie update

Well, it has been 1.5 mo since we learned of Kizsie's cancer. The tumor is now VERY visible on her left shoulder. It protrudes about the size of an orange from her front shoulder. In the x-rays we had taken previously, the tumor was below the shoulder in the humerus; so we know that it has taken over most of her upper leg and shoulder areas. We have increased her pain medicine and anti-inflammatories, but she is still limping heavily. She is having a much harder time getting around and tends to flop over when trying to lay down. She fell down the stairs this morning. I believe we are going to have to restrict her to one floor, as she is just not handling the stairs well and I don't want her to break her leg trying. She is still bright eyed, loving and happy. This is not an easy time, but I don't think she has much chance to make it to spring. At the rate she is declining, I will be surprised if she makes it to Valentine's Day.