Blackheath Dog Care

16/05/2023

Hello, this is not a happy update.

My dog - my world - Mason was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour called Glioma on Friday after suddenly presenting with a head tilt only three days prior. This has come as a huge shock as he's a very healthy dog with no issues and there weren't any symptoms in the weeks/months preceding.

We have consulted a neurologist at Southfields, Basildon on Friday and following an MRI, it's been advised that all signs point to a Glioma. Having discussed his diagnosis with an oncologist, I have decided to go ahead with radiotherapy since the tumour is small in size and he has a good outlook for the future - they can never be certain but I was told I can expect around 2 years with minimal or no symptoms if treatment goes well.

Which brings me to mention my insurance. I've had a policy with this company since Mason was 1yo and the premium kept increasing annually, currently sitting at a rather high £114 per month. As the renewal emails always started with "If you wish to renew, you don't need to do anything", I (naively) didn't. This is a premium insurer and I had blind faith that they would look after us in an unfortunate case of serious illness. Now that he's been diagnosed with what costs £11,000 to diagnose and treat, I found out my cover is still only £4,000, as it was when I took out the policy.

This leaves me having to find £7,000. As the treatment is needed asap, the only way I can think to raise this amount is through donations. For anyone that is willing to contribute, no matter how little, and share, I would be extremely grateful. Mason can start his treatment by having a CT scan to 'map' the area of the brain/tumour that's to be treated on Friday if I can raise £1,400 by then.

Thank you very very much

Hello friend! My name’s Mason. I’m an 8 year old Golden Retriever. My aim in life… Marianna Kozikova needs your support for Help Mason beat brain tumour

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