Marcel

Marcel

Marcel

 

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
(CM23-34)

Arrival Date: April 25, 2023
Stranding Location: Boca Raton, FL

Admission Weight: 10 lbs.
Current Weight: 10.4 lbs.

Initial Condition: FP

Marcel is a juvenile green found in Boca Raton, FL with FP. Dr. Barron removed a large tumor(0.5lbs) from the chin on Wednesday and smaller tumors from the body and right eye. Now tumor-free. Currently treatment includes antibiotics, iron, pain medication and 5-FU eye drops.

PROGRESS KEY:

Sea_turtle_icon(green) Good Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(yellow)Fair Condition
Sea_turtle_icon(red)Poor Condition

Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.

Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.

Patient is off all medications.

PROGRESS NOTES:

5/12/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)Cleared for release by Dr. Barron. Waiting for FWC approval.

5/5/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)

4/28/2023 - Sea_turtle_icon(green)New patient.