Guest KyGrey Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I hope the best for Wayne, and that once it's gone, it's gone. Hang in there Wayne!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Just reading the updateI I hope they can get it all and that it's benign anyway.... Please keep us posted... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hope it's easily removed and doesn't grow back! Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've never heard of freezing a melanoma...I would certainly feel much better cutting it out and getting clean margins. I mean, if you have clean margins, you're all set...no worries! Do you think it's worth getting a second opinion? Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Wayne, you better not grow that thing back!!! I am warning you!!! your right to be ill was taken away when Misty got sick! More prayers for Claudias babies, I hope it turns out to be benign and never comes back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 eta: especially since that seems like such an easy spot to get clean margins...very fleshy... Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) I've never heard of freezing a melanoma...I would certainly feel much better cutting it out and getting clean margins. I mean, if you have clean margins, you're all set...no worries! Do you think it's worth getting a second opinion? I have no experiece at all with this. I just read an article that says melanomas on the mouth are usually malignant. The vet I saw today is not my regular vet, but he's the one in the office who pulled Misty through her crisis. I know the vet I'm seeing on the 6th and I would imagine he will be the second opinion. I have the article on the melanoma vaccine and will bring it with me. I should mention that the vet today gave me 3 options, one of which was cutting it out but the healing process because of its location could pose problems so he thinks this should be tried first. Edited December 28, 2008 by cbudshome Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sending healing white light and prayers to Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I know nothing about this, but sending you and Wayne good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Reading the replies and after reading the article on the Melanoma vaccine which states that usually melanomas on the mouth are malignant, I've decided I'm calling my regular vet on Monday am and talking to him about cutting it out. I just need to be prepared for the problems there will be during the healing process because of where it's located. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm just seeing this. Sending lots of prayers it will NOT be malignant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Oh - I am so sorry for Wayne and you. Suzy has had 3 very similar growths - they came out of nowhere, looked like a blood blister and then went dark. One was on her lip, one on left front leg, one on right back. We have had all 3 removed under a local and luckily all three came back as benign. Good luck! Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandi007 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sending lots of good thoughts for you and Hope that Handsome Wayne is okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Sending my many prayers for our precious Wayne. Remember too...some things "look" really sinister and come back ok. I mean the pathology report states it all...so therefore...I am going to chant that is KNOT melanoma...and then if it is...I KNOW it will KNOT come back! Hug Wayne for me. Angel LaceyLaine had a horrible and huge abdominal melanoma that required 2 surgeries one of which was very radical...it went clear through the abdominal wall and muscle...it was rough...but she did very well after her long recovery and it never came back. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Sending my many prayers for our precious Wayne. Remember too...some things "look" really sinister and come back ok. I mean the pathology report states it all...so therefore...I am going to chant that is KNOT melanoma...and then if it is...I KNOW it will KNOT come back! Hug Wayne for me. Angel LaceyLaine had a horrible and huge abdominal melanoma that required 2 surgeries one of which was very radical...it went clear through the abdominal wall and muscle...it was rough...but she did very well after her long recovery and it never came back. I think I'm going to opt against the liquid nitrogen because I don't think anything can be sent to the lab if they freeze it off, but I'm not sure. I will go with whatever my vet suggests to me tomorrow. This scares me more than Misty's Cushings, don't know why but it does. Ignorance is a very scary thing!! Edited December 28, 2008 by cbudshome Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamborine Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I wouldn't go with the freezing, either, for the simple fact that it seems they'd be more likely to get the whole thing & leave clean margins with surgery. This is just my own personal observation, but it just looks too smooth & well defined to be a malignant melanoma (as they generally present in humans - kind of ugly & misshapen). that it's benign!!! Quote Maryann, Bama (TW Beltram), Stephanie (Tom's Stepinhi) & Henderson the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyscot Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 No experience with melanoma but good look with your next vet visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I wouldn't go with the freezing, either, for the simple fact that it seems they'd be more likely to get the whole thing & leave clean margins with surgery. This is just my own personal observation, but it just looks too smooth & well defined to be a malignant melanoma (as they generally present in humans - kind of ugly & misshapen). that it's benign!!! Thank you!! I know most of you are not vets, but I really appreciate the opinions here and for me, they are very helpful. So I thank you for voicing yours. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) Oh, no , Claudia. I am just reading this. It WILL be nothing. As always, your sweet ones have strong positive vibes coming their way. After reading through this I am wondering if a laser surgery may be an option. I think there may be less bleeding that way and quicker healing. I had a Doberman with something similar. We had them removed several times. Edited December 28, 2008 by greydogluvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I would worry about the freezing as well if it destroys the specimen...I would want that definitive diagnosis for the the best possible treatment plan. Whatever it is...at least it is brand new...you would certainly notice if if had been there when you brush his teeth. Hug Wayne for me....still chanting...this is NOTHING~with Lacers they really did KNOT think hers was Melanoma...and it was a horrible one...so...I am thinking if they think it is...it isn't??? Just sayin...it's KNOT~ 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...
Remolacha Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Wayne, it will NOT be bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 OMG when it rains it pours. I am so sorry to hear about this. Please keep us posted, you are in my thoughts. Hugs to you and to Wayne from me and monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 I emailed Jean Dodds this am and asked about Wayne. She recommends having it surgically removed to insure clean margins. She also said there's a chance it's not a melanoma. So tomorrow morning I will schedule the procedure. Please keep Wayne in your thoughts and thank you! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thinking of you all, healing prayers for Wayne.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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