greytluck Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 For those of you that have been following my previous thread about Hobbes blood filled lumps, we got some really bad news today The results of the needle biopsy came back and after discussing it with some other vets, my vet feels its hemangiosarcoma a aggressive form of blood vessel cancer. Hobbes is going in for a full biopsy of one of the lumps on his back tomorrow to confirm the diagnosis. Unfortunately because it has already spread to so many areas of his body the prognosis isn't good I'll I can do now is pray the results come back negative. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am so very sorry. I'm hoping hard that the full biopsy is negative. 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 iconsmum Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Seconded here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm so sorry. You have my prayers for a negative biopsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 For God's sakes!! I am so so sorry 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...
dante2zoe Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am sorry. Could it be the dermal type? Our whippet had that 2 years ago before we got him. The vet was able to remove the tumors with clean margins and we haven't had a recurrence. Good thoughts coming your way! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Oh no. Sending many many prayers for your sweet baby boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm so sorry and hoping that it's not that. Hemangio is what took Alan. Sending prayers for Hobbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StarsMama Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am so sorry. You and Hobbes are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Lots of positive thoughts for Hobbes. Keeping you close in thought. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Oh my, I'm hoping for good biopsy results and that it's not anything malignant or that can't be managed. You must be so worried. I'm praying for you, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I'm trying really hard to stay positive but I just can't seem to stop fearing the worst. I am sorry. Could it be the dermal type? Our whippet had that 2 years ago before we got him. The vet was able to remove the tumors with clean margins and we haven't had a recurrence. Good thoughts coming your way! I only talked to my vet for a few minutes about it but she didn't think surgery was an option at this point. Hobbes currently has around 20 or more some on the skin but also a few deep rooted in the muscle tissue as well. He seems to get a couple new ones every day so I don't no how much good surgery would do. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Sending positive thoughts and prayers for Hobbes. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Did you happen to talk with Dr. Couto or OSU? Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 That really stinks! I am sooo sorry to hear about this! Hoping for better results from the full biospy. Love, hugs and many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Email Ohio State and see what they say. Sending prayers Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Did you happen to talk with Dr. Couto or OSU? My vet did consult with him already. I didn't ask her specifically what he had said but I know she did talk to him as well as a few other vets including a dermatologist and a pathologist. I really trust my vet, I know if she doesn't know something she is the first one to ask for help. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Prayers for a negative biopsy Just looked at your previous thread. Dusty had bumps that looked like that several years ago. Biopsy came back as hemangiomas (I think) benign, blood-filled bumps. He will be 13 in January! Hoping that's what you're dealing with. Edited December 2, 2009 by DustysMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am so very sorry. Lots of prayers coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Oh, Hobbes... We are sending hugs and prayers to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Prayers for a negative biopsy Just looked at your previous thread. Dusty had bumps that looked like that several years ago. Biopsy came back as hemangiomas (I think) benign, blood-filled bumps. He will be 13 in January! Hoping that's what you're dealing with. I'm really really hoping that is what it is too. I discussed hemangiomas during the first visit. At that time she didn't feel that is what it was because of how many he had and also it was in so many different areas of his body. She said it rarely migrates across the body like that, but he is a starnge dog so you never know. Here's to hoping anyways. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) That's horrendous. A few studies show if it's recognized early enough when it's grade 1 or 2, chemo would work. It doesn't work once it's Grade 3 or 4. I found this out too late though. Our Cullen died from retroperitoneal hemangiosarcoma in Feb 08. It was in the abdominal wall muscles near his left hip. It grew fast once we could see it. He didn't have lots of them; I saw two, one of which was removed. I emailed Dr Couto about this but got no response; I guess I should have told my vet to contact him like yours did. The sad thing is that Cullen was nibbling at the exact spot for a *year and a half*. I even took a photo of it and showed it to the vet. She said she didn't know why he was doing that. It seems few vets know how to recognize it before it "pops out" nor what to do with hemangio once they find it. If one's dog is repeatedly nibbling at one spot, check for an internal tumor! I'm really sorry if that's what he has. It's a terrible disease that has no chance of cure unless it's recognized at Grade 1 or 2. Time to push for a cure or at least a way to diagnose it early. Edited December 2, 2009 by MZH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I am very sorry and will say prayers for Hobbes that biopsy is negative. My Belle had Hemangio, the one good thing is she was never in any pain whatsoever. I had 2 wonderful months with her after discovering lump. I so wish it had been more. Crossing my fingers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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