Rickiesmom Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 (edited) My whippie Rickie will turn 9 tomorrow. At the start of this week I noticed a lump (not attached to bone) on his right hind leg (stifle area). Took him to the vet, they aspirated a sample and sent it to the lab, the results came back last night - "spindle cell tumour consistent with soft tissue sarcoma". He had pre-surgery bloodwork today and he'll have surgery to remove the tumour tomorrow. From what little reading I've had a chance to do, if the tumour can be removed with clean margins the prognosis is good, although close monitoring is required for the occurrence of new tumours. If anyone has had experience with this, I would be most grateful if you would share it. Edited July 13, 2007 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 No experience here but wanted to send good wishes to you and Rickie. Please keep us posted. Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jettcricket Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 ...Sending good thought for your little boy, Rickie. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I have no help to offer, but I wanted to offer all of the good thoughts in the world for you and Rickie. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tampagreymom Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My 6-year-old Grey Jade had a lump on her front shoulder in March. The vet saw spindle cells in the needle aspirate and recommended immediate removal of the lump. The path report came back as Hemangiopericytoma with clean margins. From what I have read and others comments on this site, it does not spread like other cancers but can recur in the same area. I was also told with clean margins, the prognosis is good. It was a difficult area to keep bandaged and the incision took a long time to heal with my girlie. First the stitches popped because of the area it was in and then she had staples. She is fine now and I just keep an eye on her for any new lumps. Good thoughts on the way for you and Rickie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Sending my many prayers. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My 6-year-old Grey Jade had a lump on her front shoulder in March. The vet saw spindle cells in the needle aspirate and recommended immediate removal of the lump. The path report came back as Hemangiopericytoma with clean margins. From what I have read and others comments on this site, it does not spread like other cancers but can recur in the same area. I was also told with clean margins, the prognosis is good. It was a difficult area to keep bandaged and the incision took a long time to heal with my girlie. First the stitches popped because of the area it was in and then she had staples. She is fine now and I just keep an eye on her for any new lumps. Good thoughts on the way for you and Rickie. Same here, Foxy had her's removed July 29, 2004. No recurrence even though we did not have clean margins. She had a chest x-ray in Feb because of her breathing problems, no cancer there either. I'm praying you have the same results. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rickiesmom Posted June 28, 2007 Author Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) Rickie is out of surgery and waking up. Surgeon took about 4cm margins around, but could not underneath, not much between the tumour and the bone, so he's not confident the margins are clean. We'll have to wait for the pathology report and take it from there. Because of the amount of tissue removed there will be some pain, we're being given Metacam for that, and also the suture line is tight - he said he put lots of sutures inside so hopefully everything will hold. Because of the number of tissue layers involved in the surgery Rickie will also be on antibiotics, and I'll add probiotics to his food as he sometimes gets diarrhea from antibiotics. Otherwise, the main challenge will be to keep the bandage from sliding down the leg (it's apparently harder to anchor around the body with a boy without interfering with peeing) and to keep him quiet during the healing period, but that's something we've had to do before so the main floor is set up already in anticipation. Thank you for your well wishes and prayers. I'll update again when the path report comes in. Edited June 28, 2007 by Rickiesmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Lots of good thoughts for clean margins. I hope Rickie heals quickly and feels better soon! And big hugs for you, I know how hard this is on you. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tampagreymom Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Glad to hear your Rickie is out of surgery. It sounds so similar to what I had with my girlie that I mentioned in my earlier post. Her incision turned out to be 5 inches long even though the lump was small so the vet could get clean margins. I had lots of trouble keeping the bandages on and not slipping down her leg-hers was on the front leg. They finally hooked the bandage around her neck and around to hold it up-I can post a photo of it if you would like. But I don't think it would work on the rear leg like that. They had to get kind of creative to prevent it from slipping down. Also once the bandage was off, she kept picking at her stitches and then staples. I used a t-shirt but it was twisting and uncomfortable for her so I ended up ordering jammies that cover all four legs and put them on her when I went to work and that worked beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending many prayers for a good path report and quick healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending lots of good thoughts for clean margins. I hope Rickie isn't too uncomfortable. Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending lots of good thoughts for Rickie..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I hope he heals quickly and well, and that the path report is good. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending healing thoughts to Rickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending Rickie healing white light and lots of healing prayers and postive thoughts for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Gentle hugs and healing thoughts being sent on the Kansas winds to Rickie! :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest IrskasMom Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Doesn't it just upset you when our Fur-Kids have something ? Lot's of Prayers and Hug's to you and Rickie and some for that sweet Boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sending prayers and gentle ear scritches for Rickie. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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