For all dog lovers out there - Oral squamous cell cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in dogs. (6% of all cancers, according to one veterinary web site.) Luckily, in dogs SCC is usually very treatable and does not often metastasize. I have a friend with a little long haired dachshund that's had surgery to remove part of his jaw several years ago and is doing great. And check out Ollie, a beautiful golden retriever who just had surgery and is expected to do well...
http://www.adoptagoldenatlanta.com/orphans/orphans_detail.asp?id=901

I had to post this, I was so sad when I read about Ollie but have since received email saying she is expected to make a full recovery...