Hi jetred,
From your post a year ago… this is exactly the type of information I'm searching for, "I know this might not be survivable for her but I can't find any advice on how to get a dog through cancer, what to look out for, when is she truly in pain, what spindle cell does over time and when is enough for her and time to set her free."
So I am wondering, what was your plan with Luna? How did you make decisions? What information did you learn that you think is important to know about the spindle cell cancer disease process?
I have a 15 yr old girl (aussie shepard mix) who is in good spirits, enjoys slow short walks, putting her nose in the wind, eating, etc all normally. We've had two surgeries already to debulk the tumor on her rear leg. One in 2013, and the second recently in June from which she recovered well for her age. Though it returned quickly (3 mos) and larger this time. It's now an open lesion. I am both astounded and perplexed at how she acts pretty normal given this! My vet (who is a new vet to us as I just moved) initially discussed end of life decisions and then also offered amputation as an option to consider. I would so appreciate any thoughts you have and/or hear more about your story.
Thank you.
Baron's lump
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Hope all goes well, goodluck.
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Good vibes coming your way!
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Hope all goes well Robyn. This has been a particularily hard year for you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this as well.
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You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers, Robyn. Hopefully this is easily taken care of. Hugs to you and Baron.
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Positive vibes, prayers, and well wishes coming to you from the Netherlands..
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Good thoughts sent your way. I hope it all turns out good and the growth is removed successfully.
Have they diagnosed the type of cyst this is? I was aghast at the proportions.
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We're all pulling for you Baron!
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I just dropped Baron off at the vet clinic. I'm very nervous about this. Positive vines and prayers are appreciated.
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You and Baron have been in my thoughts and prayers today. When will you hear anything? I hope all news is good news.
Pat
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Waiting to hear about our boy Baron, hopefully just a big ugly benign cyst. Lots of good vibes headed your way.
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Baron is home and he acts like nothing happened. He has his head in my lap hoping I'll drop some of my fried chicken on him. :p I wasn't able to speak with the vet after the surgery but she left some notes. The growth was attached in places to the underlying connective tissue. She removed all that she could but does not think she got all of it. A sample was sent to the University of Georgia for a biopsy and I should have results in 10-14 days. The scar is not as big as I was expecting but it is kind of ugly with all the stitches.
And the vet removed a little wart looking thing on his left side at no extra charge.
I totally forgot to buy an e-collar so I had to come up with something out of stuff I had here. I used a couple of stiff folders wrapped in a towel and duct taped around it. It's a bit bulky but it was the best I could do with no one to help.
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Not pretty, but they did have enough skin to close it and that's good! Fingers crossed for a good pathology report. Keep feeding him fried chicken!
Glad he is home safe and sound. It is so frightening to have them put under for a procedure!
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Keep us posted on the results!
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Aww - poor fella! Glad to hear he's feeling okay though. Best wishes to you both.
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Wow…that is some incision! Looks like they really had to work to pull it together. I have my fingers crossed and sending good vibes for him. Let us know when you hear about the pathology.
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Poor Baron. Give him lots of treats and loving. How are the rest of your pack reacting to Baron's incisions? Or do they even notice? I love the makeshift collar. Good ol' duct tape! You should send that in to the people who publish those books on everything you can do with duct tape! Keeping fingers crossed that the pathology report comes back as benign.
Jayden asks that you tell his Daddy to get well soon.
Pat
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Good wishes going your way.
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Prayers are with you on the results Robyn.
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Glad to hear that he is home with you & feeling well. I'll be praying for positive results from the biopsy. Keep us updated!
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I'm very happy he's home allright, give him a hug..
Prayers from holland for the results!