Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/mct.htm Vet says it's more than likely a mast cell tumor. I don't know if it necissarily means cancer, but it looks like it probably does. But I also read that they can remove it completely most of the time. Can anyone share experiences with me? I can't help but be terrified I'm about to lose him and overanalyze each and everything he does as it being a sign he has cancer all through his body and is in pain. But, I'm a bit paranoid about the big C (DH just finished radiation and chemo for lymphoma, we put Schumi down from prostate cancer 8 months ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sorry, no help here! BUT I can send tons of positive thoughts and white light!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 If they are able to get it removed with clean margins, you will likely have some medication for a little while but it should be ok. I am hoping for clean margins for you! If they are able to get it removed with clean margins, you will likely have some medication for a little while but it should be ok. I am hoping for clean margins for 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 Energy11 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) Also think if you get it removed with clear margins, things will be fine! Sorry to hear about your DH! Been there, done that! Edited July 11, 2009 by Energy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Note that Palladia was recently approved as the first drug for management of cancer in the canine- and it's for mast cell tumors. So- hoping for the best, that you'll get nice, clean margins- but if it's mast cell, then there's a backup plan. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sending prayers and good thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Note that Palladia was recently approved as the first drug for management of cancer in the canine- and it's for mast cell tumors. So- hoping for the best, that you'll get nice, clean margins- but if it's mast cell, then there's a backup plan. Cancer research dollars at work! This is very encouraging. Props to science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 First---deep breath How old is your pupper? It could be a histiocytoma--common in young dogs (mine had one at age 3) most often seen on the face or legs and they are benign. Did you vet aspirate the lump? MCT tumors are easy to identify under the microscope--most first year vet students can find them (although they do look similar to the histiocytoma cells). Even if it turns out to be MCT you would hope to have a grade I or grade II---must have wide margin as they tend to have a halo of cells around them. Fingers crossed that it will turn out to nothing to worry about ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 YAY for clean margins, keeping you alll in my thoughts and prayers. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 No Advice ( No Experience ) but Tons of gentle Hugs and Prayers. Keeping all Paws ,Fingers and Toes crossed for a clean Margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 First---deep breath How old is your pupper? It could be a histiocytoma--common in young dogs (mine had one at age 3) most often seen on the face or legs and they are benign. Did you vet aspirate the lump? MCT tumors are easy to identify under the microscope--most first year vet students can find them (although they do look similar to the histiocytoma cells). Even if it turns out to be MCT you would hope to have a grade I or grade II---must have wide margin as they tend to have a halo of cells around them. Fingers crossed that it will turn out to nothing to worry about ! He's 6. And he didn't aspirate. He wants us to put hydrocortisone cream on and then we'll remove on Tuesday if it hasn't shrunk by then. Test after. Does that sound ok to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 If it's just a histio, most of those don't need to be removed, they resolve by themselves in a couple months (yes, 6-8 weeks). MCT needs to be removed with wide wide margins. Before I put him under for a surgery like that (my vet told me three inch margins all the way around and under for MCT) that I'd do the needle aspirate personally. My opinion Yours may vary Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I too would do the aspirate. As others have noted, most common lesion that looks like that is a benign histiocytoma, usually go away on their own. Hugs and best luck! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thank you! I will aspirate on Monday then. It's grown so quickly. Overnight really. And I know it's bothering him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I'm not a vet, but it looks and sounds like the histio that Bud had, and he was 6 too. I'm glad you're going to have them aspirate Monday. Also, I don't think a MST would grow that fast, but a histio would. Let us know the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 If it's just a histio, most of those don't need to be removed, they resolve by themselves in a couple months (yes, 6-8 weeks). MCT needs to be removed with wide wide margins. Before I put him under for a surgery like that (my vet told me three inch margins all the way around and under for MCT) that I'd do the needle aspirate personally. My opinion Yours may vary I agree on aspirating as well before assuming that it is a mast cell tumor. Mast cell tumors are a bit tougher when it's on their face, head, paws and genitalia. With taking it off with wide margins on his face, it will involve a lot of tissue. My Jett had mast cell cancer by his penis. First one was removed with no problem, but unfortunately he developed more skin tumors and then had one internally under his arm pit that came back as a grade 3. That's how we lost our boy. Greyhounds are not commonly known for mast cell cancer. Most mast cell cancers are curable. Good luck with your baby.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Ugh, I am so sorry to hear this diagnosis. More prayers on the way for a quick resolution and big hugs for you and Sol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 No advice - just sending healing thoughts and big hugs for you and Sol. Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Just wanted to add that your vet might want to aspirate first so they would know what they were dealing with as histios do not need to be excised unless they refuse to go away on their own and they become bothersome and because they need really wide margins for the mct. I would hate to see your pupper go though an extensive sx if it really wasn't warranted. You might want to start giving Benadryl just in case it's a mct---they tend to release histamine's. Keep us updated! Edited July 12, 2009 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 In talking to my vet, we decided removing it today is the best option (for a lot of reasons). Sol will be in surgery in a few hours. Please keep him in your thoughts. I'm not even ready to consider the idea of losing another one to the big C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 it's benign! omg it's benign!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! We are happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Ex.cell.ent! Quote 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...
tra708 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 oh man, it's so nice to read some good news!! i was all ready to give you advice about MCT's, but now i don't have to!! best to you and sol, tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Woohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :) Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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