Mom-ninja. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 The biopsy results came in for my dog. He has a stage 2 mast cell tumor. I am so angry because I've taken him in four times since January asking them what the lump was. Each time they told me it was nothing, and as long as it didn't bother him to ignore it. :angry: Well, I finally insisted that they remove it, and do a biopsy. Sure enough it's a tumor as I suspected. It's one month shy of the year anniversary since we had to put my other dog down. Now, I find out my dog has cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinMominTX Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Oh no :( I am so very sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 So sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 :grouphug: I'm so sorry! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am so very sorry.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am so sorry...our dogs are like members of the family. Hope for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Is there anything they can do for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Oh I'm sorry to hear that. The only bit of sunshine is that if they remove it with good margins, the prognosis is quite good isn't it? Esp. in a dog this young. Is it in an area which can be easily operated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkeller Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm so sorry! I don't blame you for being angry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Oh I'm sorry to hear that. The only bit of sunshine is that if they remove it with good margins, the prognosis is quite good isn't it? Esp. in a dog this young. Is it in an area which can be easily operated? It was on the side of his trunk so it was easily removed. He told me that at stage 2 there is a "moderate" chance of it returning either in the same spot or elsewhere. He said that if my dog ever starts coughing to bring him in for xrays because this cancer likes to go to the lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I will never understand the waiting game that so many doctors (vet or other) like to play. I like to be aggressive about diagnosing something. I hope you can do something for your pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 This vet surgery site indicates 20% recurrence of a grade 2 which is aggressively operated so stay hopeful! http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/mct.htm You may also be interested in this website http://cancer.landofpuregold.com/ It's geared to golden retrievers but deals with all sorts of canine cancers. They provide research grants for oncology & for research in prevention of cancers. Lots of info there, including stuff on diet & essential fatty acid supplementation http://cancer.landofpuregold.com/nutrition-diet.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 This vet surgery site indicates 20% recurrence of a grade 2 which is aggressively operated so stay hopeful! http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/mct.htm You may also be interested in this website http://cancer.landofpuregold.com/ It's geared to golden retrievers but deals with all sorts of canine cancers. They provide research grants for oncology & for research in prevention of cancers. Lots of info there, including stuff on diet & essential fatty acid supplementation http://cancer.landofpuregold.com/nutrition-diet.htm Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I am so sorry! *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I hope your dog feels better and that all stays well. I know just how you feel. It took 4 years and 3 vets before we found one that would listen to us about removing the one on our dog. We got very lucky to find him when we did and that he was with us on getting it removed ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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