22/12/2025
Annie - December Patient of the Month! ๐พ
Annie is a brave and incredibly kind girl who has been through so much since being diagnosed with tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma at the end of last year. She underwent a tonsillectomy and chemotherapy, and after completing her treatment, she went into remission - beating the average survival times. ๐ชโจ
Sadly, over the last month, Annie developed chronic vomiting and required further investigation, including endoscopy and biopsies. Tragically, she was diagnosed with a primary pyloric carcinoma, meaning she must once again face a difficult cancer battle. ๐ The location of the tumour makes surgical intervention impossible, so she is currently undergoing chemotherapy and receiving supportive care as we focus on keeping her as comfortable as possible. โค๏ธโ๐ฉน
Despite everything she has endured, Annie remains a cheerful, resilient pup. ๐ถ๐ She is a BVH favourite, having captured the hearts of so many of us. We are honoured to care for her and wish her all the best as she continues her treatment. ๐๐