I didn't see what happened but noticed he was having trouble sitting later and was favouring one of his hind legs. I took him to a 24hour clinic later that night because he got worse and couldn't put weight on both of his hind legs at all. The vet there referred me to the emergency clinic where I was told Rolo slipped a disc and the surgery would cost between 5000-6000 dollars. I saw the neurologist there the next morning to see what options I had because I can't afford the surgery.
Tumour markers are substances â usually proteins â in the blood that may indicate the presence of thyroid cancer. Tumour marker tests are used to check a personâs response to cancer treatment, but they can also be used to diagnose thyroid cancer.
You may have tests to see how well your thyroid is working and to make sure the nodule is not cancer. Possible tests include: 1  A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your body. 2  A thyroid scan, which uses radioactive material and a camera to see how well your thyroid gland is working.ossible tests include: 1  A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your body. 2  A thyroid scan, which uses radioactive material and a camera to see how well your thyroid gland is working.