Hi Clarety. Yes, firstly Erik is still with me, its been 6 1/2 months since his diagnosis, and at the time, he was given 3 - 5 months.

The tumour is now very large and covers the front of his face, he has no black nose left. But he is still a very happy dog, who enjoys his food and his walks and loves to play with his cuddly toys.

He is currently taking:- Piroxicam, Cimetidine, Curcumin, Pycnogencol, Reishi Mushroom, omega 3 and multivits, Zeolite, Robert McDowells SCC,Noni Juice Frankincense.

He also has the tumour cleaned three times a day with Hibiscrub and a frankincense & lavender ointment gently rubbed all over it.

The tumour can be extremely messy and very smelly, it bleeds often and weeps.

My vet is amazed by Eriks quality of life, apart from this 'thing' he is still a very healthy dog, who even though the tumour now covers one nostril completely and half covers the other, can breath easily without having to breath through his mouth.

Do tell your friend not to give up hope, even though at times it may seem like an impossible road to go down, it really is possible to live with this 'thing'.

I do hope that your friends dog is able to cope with the growth and remains happy and healthy and that you friend can cope with all the 'nursing' involved, as living with this cancer, can sometimes be extremely stressful, it all depends on how commited your friend is willing to be.

Good luck, and if i can be of any further help, then please contact me again.

Max