rascalsmom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 And the answer is: hemangiopericytoma. The vet told me that this was actually what she was *hoping* it would be...that these things do tend to regrow, but aren't likely to cause a lot of problems, and it does not spread throughout the body. She said they can't tell if they "got it all", because this tends to have long tendrils, some of which are microscopic. What she said was, "They tend to recur, but hopefully not in Rascal's lifetime". Yeah, no kidding...in the grand scheme of things, given all the terrible news I've had lately, this was not too bad. Funny how losing a child makes cancer in your dog seem "not too bad". Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well, I hope your vet is right, and you won't have to deal with this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 That sounds pretty positive, all things considered. 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 SusanP Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) and worries about worse cancers make "better" cancers seem good--but in this case, it does sound like this was pretty good news, overall. I think this might be the same kind of tumor that our 11-yr-old Zippy had removed from a leg a year ago. The vet told us the same thing. So far, it has not recurred, and she has done just fine after surgery. Here's to our pups' continued health! Edited June 2, 2009 by SusanP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robinw Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 hopefully the vet got it all and that is the end of it. Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Fingers are crossed that it does not come back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knitkass Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 hooray for a good prognosis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 My boy Faolin had one removed from his hip in August of 2007. We didn't get clean margins but it has shown no sign of recurrance. I hope the same is true for Rascal. Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Okay, this is good news and there will be no problems!! 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 ss556 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hopefully that's the end of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hopefully that's the end of that. I certainly hope so. I don't know how much more I could take. Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bless your heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad Rascal's path report was as good as it was and you can breathe a sigh of relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Keeping my fingers crossed that they got it all! :goodluck Lots of good thoughts coming to you and Rascal. :bighug 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...
maryz Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Glad to hear this news. Hoping it doesn't come back and you and Rascal have a lot more time together. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hopefully that's the end of that. Agreed. Thanks for keeping us updated. Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I called them back to see about the "grade"....it is a Grade 1!! Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I called them back to see about the "grade"....it is a Grade 1!! 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...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sending lots of good thoughts to Rascal---and to you!!! "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Melissa, she's going to be fine, I just know it. She has to be. Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I called them back to see about the "grade"....it is a Grade 1!! Great news!! :yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well that sounds like good news! Sending gentle hugs for Rascal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yup, of all the cancers to have, this is a "good" one. Marcus had one removed from his chest a few months before we adopted him, and there was no sign of it coming back a year and a half later when he passed away. *hugs* Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I called them back to see about the "grade"....it is a Grade 1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 That is exactly what I was hoping it would be. The same kind of of tumor Foxy had. I hope you can relax a bit. There is a treatment that Dr Couto can offer that is not very invasive. You might want to have your vet contact him to discuss it. 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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