Guest KennelMom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Got the pathology report back on Quilty this morning and the tumor they removed is malignant About 50% of mammary tumors are malignant. The good news is the margins were clean and the mitotic activity was 0-2, which means the cells were not dividing very quickly. There was a lymph node in the tissue that was removed and there was no evidence of cancer there, so it looks like it hasn't spread to the lymphatic system. She's had two chest xrays since we've had her and both were clear. We'll keep monitoring her mammary chain and remove any new lumps that may arise as her health allows. Fortunately, she's otherwise a strong, healthy girl so I think she'll be with us for quite some time She's back to her old self and we're having a heck of a time keeping her quite/still until her stitches come out in a week! Here's a pic from a day or two ago of her new tumor-less figure. There's a "before" at the bottom of this first post.. ********************************************** All I can say is, Poor Quilty. They had to carry her out of the vets office on a stretcher b/c she was so whacked out by the pain meds. When the vet took the tumor off, the tissue underneath was "brown" so that had to go too. The doc had to go a lot deeper than she anticipated There were also a few new growths popping up as well, so she got those too, which made the incision pretty long. So, Q's entire belly is wrapped and she was not a happy camper yesterday. The good news is that she handled the anesthesia really, really well. But, it will take her longer to recover than a young whippersnapper. We let her stay in the kennel last night, but not in a crate b/c we wanted her to be able to get up if she wanted to (plus she does NOT like to be crated). There's a bed that's always out for her...she usually lays there when I'm fixing hound meals or just doing kennel work and she's keeping me company....it's her throne She laid down on that right away and settled down. Our dogs love it in the kennel (to them it's a big play room and dining hall!) and I know she's a lot more comfortable w/o all the activity that we have in the house. This morning she was still pretty groggy and didn't want to get up to eat. I finally rousted her and got her outside to do her business and after moving a bit her eyes brightened up considerably. Her wrap has to stay on for a few days, but what I can see of the incision poking out of the end of the wrap looks really good this morning. The pups that are still here, sniffed her respectfully (she has taught them well over all these weeks!) and left her in peace...though I was sure to keep a very close eye on everyone. The timing of the surgery and the two pups + Hoochie leaving yesterday worked out well b/c things are a LOT calmer with only the three pups. Hopefully, Q will be back to her old, bossy self in a day or two...until then, here are some pics. She was very happy to have a proper meal. Can you believe they tried to give her mere kibble at the vet office? (don't worry, I moved the hand weights beofre she laid down) Dozing off...her new blankie is courtesy of her Aunt Mona (Ghost and Dot's new mom)...part of a gift basket she brought when she came to pick up the pups. Wake me when I'm healed. K. Thanks. G'night I really appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers. They really do make a difference. I'm just glad to have this surgery behind us and the lab results will help us know what we have to face (or not) in the future The chest X-ray was indeed clear and her bloodwork is still perfect! ***************************************************** Q is out of surgery and recovering. The vet is already in another surgery so I will talk to her when I pick Quilty up this afternoon around 3:30-4. The tumor will be sent out for testing, but hopefully it was just a benign one They did do a chest xray prior to surgery today, which has had me worried all morning, (first chest film was done about 10 weeks ago when we first brought her in b/c she has a bit of raspy breathing)...I'm guessing it was clear like the first one otherwise the vet would have called me to discuss how to proceed rather than to go straight into surgery. *********************************************** Well, the Queen is already pissed off for having to miss breakfast. She's barking. A lot. It breaks my heart because she doesn't understand why everyone else got to down to the kennel and eat except her. AND I have to not feed the pups and Hoochie this morning too! (don't want them puking on their way back to Tennesse). ....oh yeah, did I forget to mention that Mama is leaving today too That's it for a morning update...Coffee is reasy and I hafta go spend my last morning with Hoochie and her brood...I'll let you all know when I hear that Quilty is out of surgery and awake Thanks so much for all the prayers and good wishes!!! ********************* I've been a nervous wreck all week and it's only getting worse. I drop Quilty off for surgery tomorrow to have a mammary tumor removed. Obviously we had to wait until she we medically ready to handle surgery before even considering what to do about the tumor...well, it started growing and went from the size of a large lime to, now, the lemon...The up side is that, despite Quilty's age - 13 1/2, our vet is pretty confident the surgery will go smoothly. The tumor is well localized and just under the skin, so she shouldn't have to be under very long. Her bloodwork is really good, her diabetes is well under control. Our vets are very grey savvy (heck, they care for our crew and that's 16 right there! ) and they've done surgery on our old guys and gals before... I just have this pit in my stomach. Prayers and good thoughts for our Queen Quilty are greatly appreciated. I don't usually post these kinds of threads for routine stuff, but Quilty has been a part of GT since the day we brought her home....She will definitely be wearing her special collar sent to her by Maddiesmom as well as the necklace Queen Barbie Jade sent her via Phillypups. You can see the tumor here just in her tuck area... Both Dot and Ghost are also leaving for their forever homes tomorrow...I'm going to be a blubbering mess all day Edited September 24, 2009 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hang in there. We'll be thinking about Quilty and you guys tomorrow. Let us know how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Prayers and good thoughts for Quilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 many prayers for a smooth surgery and recovery for Quilty... and hugs for you ... to try to remain calm and know that many many prayers will be said for Quilty tonight and tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 :hope :hope for your old gal. Please keep us posted as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Capslock Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Go Quilty! We're all pulling for you. Quilty has a vast and deep fan club out here. My Otis just had four lumps removed and a dental and he's 12. He's doing great now! Hope the same goes for Her Majesty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Lots of love, hugs and prayers for Quilty and You, tomorrow from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thinking of you and sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Prayers for Quilty...She's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Aww, I'll be thinking good thoughts for Quilty. Hopefully the fact that you know Dot and Ghost are going to forever homes will help you tomorrow. I know you will be sad to see them go but just think of how prepared you have gotten them. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Keeping Miss Quilty in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 For Quilty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 good thoughts for miss quilty. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeanneSchatz Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Prayers for your girl. I know that feeling. I will be thinking of her tomorrow. :goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest westexhound Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Extra special good thoughts for Quilty tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ms. Elsie says... she will do fine. And in honor of Ms. Quilty, Elsie will be sporting her breast Cancer survior collar. Elsie had 5 tumors. The 1st one was the largest, about the size of a jelly bean- it was cancer but the margins were clean just beneath the skin- she was lucky, The next 4 came out 3 weeks later- all benign. As far as the anethesia- they used something extremely light and I could not believe she even had anethesia as she was just as much a nut case when I picked her up as when I dropped her off. I'm sure your vet will go as light as he can for the procdure.. She will be fine and we will keep your sweet girl in our 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 TeddysMom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Quilty will be in my thoughts tomorrow and in my prayers tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Quilty is one tough cookie. Look what she has survived already! Just to be on the safe side, we'll be sending prayers and good thoughts along with her tomorrow. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Prayers from here for Miss Quilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 You have my prayers and good thoughts. Quilty is one tough girly. 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...
greysandmollie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 That is a lot to handle in one day! everything is smooth for Quilty. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 We will be thinking of Quilty tomorrow, and sending prayers for a straightforward, quick procedure, clean margins, and a sassy girl waking up and asking what has been going on while she was out, so she can decide if she approves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 sending many prayers for you beautiful girl!!!! :hope :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for beautiful Quilty. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Adding more prayers & good thoughts that all goes well for Quilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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