Hello Max,

Thank you for your messages. I am very sorry to hear that the vet in Knaresborough is not going to be able to help Erik. I’m truly sorry that we raised your hopes, only for them to be dashed so quickly. Frank was so certain the vet would be able to help Erik but of course he doesn’t know any real details about the treatment or its effectiveness depending on the tumour; he certainly meant the very best by wanting to draw you attention to this treatment, I just hope it has not added to your distress.
They are taking Echo to the vets tomorrow, weather permitting; I think they will wait until the vet has gone through the procedure, and the possible consequences, with them before they finally decide whether to go ahead. Apparently her tumour is on her gum and sounds about the size of a cherry tomato. When Frank talked to the vet today he said they might have to remove a couple of her teeth that are close to the tumour and there might be problems with bleeding afterwards. I expect he will call later this week and let me know how things went. I will certainly pass this info onto you.
In the meantime I can only apologise again for raising you hopes’ and send my best wishes for Erik.
Clare