> ... cancer implies malignancy, when many of the tumors are common benign >tumors that have a very favorable outlook. Hang in there and wait for the >path report before you get too flustered. > Bruce Williams > [log in to unmask] Dr. Williams: Thank you *very* much for those comments. It's good to know that Zeb *probably* doesn't actually have cancer. As soon as the pathology report comes back I'll post here with the results. Zeb Status Update: As of yesterday, Colleen (my wife) and our vet cleared Zeb for reintroduction to the rest of the "Gang of 5". The others are amazing--they recognize that Zeb is still somewhat sick and are treating him like Ferret Royalty! No fights, no battles, no harrassment--just lots of love and ear-cleaning. Amazing animals. Thanks also to everybody who's sent us e-mail of support and encouragement. Steven and Colleen Continually Matching Wits with Missy, Newone, Zebulon Pike, Minx, Slinky, Puck, and Ripple (plus Scamp and Taz, visitors in residence) [Posted in FML issue 1203]