Stray Dog Was Found With Biggest Tumor Anyone Had Ever Seen — Now After Surgery He Looks Like A Whole New Dog And Finds A Home

Jake, a dog, was discovered with a colossal tumor, but fortunately, compassionate individuals completely transformed his life.

According to a press release from Texas A&M, a Labrador Retriever was found wandering the streets of Waco, Texas last summer. The dog was afflicted with an enormous salivary gland tumor.

Long Way Home Adoptables, a local rescue group, took in the unfortunate canine. They were astounded by the dog’s condition, stating that they had encountered numerous severe medical cases resulting from neglect and abuse, but had never seen a dog with such a massive growth. April Plemons, the rescue’s founder and executive director, expressed her astonishment.

The dog was given the name “Jake from State Farm” in honor of the insurance spokesperson. After being placed in a foster home, he started receiving medical care for the tumor.

Due to the tumor’s challenging location and significant size, the case was transferred to the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Following a CT scan, the diagnosis revealed adenocarcinoma, a type of salivary gland tumor.

Salivary gland disease is a common occurrence, however, cancer of the salivary glands is rare, as stated by Dr. Vanna Dickerson, an assistant professor at VMBS, in a recent press release. In Jake’s situation, the accumulation of saliva was due to a large tumor blocking his salivary ducts. It is unusual for the cancer to progress to such an advanced stage in his case.

Due to the tumor’s size and proximity to vital organs, it is unlikely that he will be completely free of cancer. Nevertheless, surgeons managed to extract most of the mass, enhancing his quality of life and potentially extending his lifespan by several years.

Post-surgery photos depict Jake looking significantly improved, with the majority of the cancerous mass successfully removed.

“It was very instantly gratifying in that he came off the OR table looking so much better,” Dr. Dickerson said.

I am requesting a rephrasing of this paragraph, ensuring that it is completely unique and maintains the same number of lines and words: “The narrative becomes even more captivating: Following the successful completion of Jake’s surgery, Long Way Home Adoptables initiated the search for a permanent home… and as of now, Jake has found a caring family who has adopted him!”

Jake’s new owner, Josie Brown, who works as a veterinary practice manager, expressed her admiration for him by stating, “Jake is the epitome of an exceptional dog and is truly embracing his best life.” She further mentioned that Jake never displays any signs of discomfort and thoroughly enjoys the company of his loved ones.

According to Josie, she has successfully managed Jake’s tumor by regularly draining the accumulated fluid once a week.

Josie also added, “It didn’t take him any time at all to adapt to his new life with us; it felt as if he was destined to be a part of our family from the very beginning. We are immensely grateful to Long Way Home Adoptables and Texas A&M for their invaluable support and assistance throughout Jake’s journey.”

It’s a very happy ending for Jake thanks to this team of surgeons and his loving new owner. His story has since gone viral, and the real “Jake from State Farm” from the commercials even reached out offering to buy him a new bandana, collar and leash.

Jake looks beautiful now — thank you to everyone who saved his life by treating his huge tumor! He’s going to be very happy for now on in his loving new home ❤️

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