milosdriver Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hello all- Our 3 year old greyhound Milo is having X-rays and a needle biopsy tomorrow on a growth on his front leg, near his "wrist." He's having a general anesthetic. He hasn't got a limp and isn't in any pain at all, we'd just noticed that he'd developed a little lump and brought him to have it looked at and the vet thought it prudent to check it out. (We have a great vet!) I'm trying to keep from panicking at the possibility that it's Osteosarcoma until we have more information. My more pressing concern is about the biopsy itself. It's gotta hurt having a needle stuck into a bone and I'm sure that we'll get him something for the pain - mainly I'm wondering what other people's experiences were. Is it sore for very long? What can we expect? All prayers and good thoughts are gratefully accepted! And just because, here's a couple pictures of the handsome man himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding with our girl Cosmo was that a fine needle aspiration was more useful than a biopsy. The procedure was done without any anesthetic and if it bothered her at all she never let on. Sorry that Milo and you are having to go through this. I understand how frightening it is. Hopefully you will have a good outcome. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Why don't you just do the x-rays first? Then if necessary, do the biopsy. Edit because I totally misread your post initially. Edited January 11, 2010 by Houndtime Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 A fine needle biopsy is not painful, but a bone biopsy is. I wouldn't hesitate to do a FNA. FYI - if the FNA sample does not find anything, it's inconclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dawn Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Wishing you a GREYT outcome...smart of you to get things checked out EARLY!!! I would do a needle biopsy in a heart beat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milosdriver Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Thanks for your feedback everyone. We'll let you know when we have the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 You want a fine needle aspirate, not a bone biopsy. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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