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I just had a rather large tumor removed from my 2 yr. old Albino Whitesided Bullsnake. It was apparently right up against her heart and esophagus but the surgery went well and she is recovering. I decided that after all I had spent on the antibiotics and surgery that another 90 bucks for a pathology report was just too much but I'd still like to know peoples experience with the resurgence of tumors after removal. Here are the facts that I know:
1) The tumor looked very fatty and was about as big as a small rat.
2) They could not remove all of it due to it's attachment to internal organs but they were "hopeful" that the loss of blood supply to the tumor would cause the rest to die off.
3) She hasn't lost alot of weight thus far and seems to be recovering admirably.

Questions:
1) What are the odds that the tumor was benign and will not re-surface later?
2) Is there some preventative "homeopathic" remedy that I could add to her diet/water which would reduce the odds of this resurfacing (eg. green tea in the water) ?
3) If tumors start to re-appear and I feel the need to Euthanize what is the most humane home way of doing so?

Thanks in advance for any replies...
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Amor et Lux,
Ron

"The gods tolerate the human race for no other reason than our talent for [bleep]. It's the only thing about us that doesn't bore them to tears" Tom Robbins "Villa Incognito"

Of course you know that it is impossible to tell you if it was benign or not.
1)the fatty composition supports that is is most likely benign
2)the size and intrusion into the body cavity supports it may be spreading
3)if some was left in, it is much more likely it will return. If it stays benign but grows, then debulking periodically is a good option and will sustain a good quality of life. This may be a biannual, yearly, or lesser expense, it is impossible to tell.

If euthanasia is necessary then a barbituate overdose is the most humane; this is another vet visit (however often you won't have to pay an exam fee for this and it isn't that costly).

I know it will come up somewhere so I'll nip it in the butt. Freezing is NOT a humane method of euthanasia. The cells crystalize prior to death and would be similar to burning to death.
Good luck, I'm sure all will go well
Ian