Guest Yankeegreyhound Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi everyone. I used to post years ago under a different screen name. Since then I had skin kids, moved 1/2 way across the country and had a job where I wasn't allowed to play on the internet. I started lurking again when I got my new job. Anyway, I really need some hugs. My princess, Sara, is 10 years old. About a month ago I noticed swelling on her top right leg. Sort of her butt cheeck area in the back. I thought that maybe she had a torn muscle and it was swelling. She wasn't in any pain. She wasn't limping. She never got better so I took her to the vet last week and she thinks it's a tumor and she's concerned its a fibrosarcoma. We had blood work done immediatley and that all came back fine. Now, on Monday, she's scheduled for xrays and a biopsy. We're praying it's benign but preparing for the worst. I just can't believe this is happening. I contacted Dr. Cuoto's office and spoke to Dr. Marin. She wasn't that helpful because there has been no definate diagnosis yet and she just kept talking about bone cancer. So, please, keep Sara in your thoughts and prayers and if you have any thoughts or suggestions, I'm open. Right now it's just a waiting game. The vet didn't want to do a needle aspiration because of the type of cancer she thinks it might be. So, we wait. Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Many prayers for a benign result!!! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Oh no, I really hope it is B9. I'll keep everything crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I hope she's ok! Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Very best wishes for your Sara. Once you get the results, OSU will be much more able to offer guidance. I know how hard it is to wait. 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...
Guest Yankeegreyhound Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thank you everyone and yes, the waiting is the hardest part. The biopsy is Monday but it will take 5-7 days for results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Welcome back, and I'm sending many, many good thoughts for a BENIGN test result, and also many to you. Waiting is the worst Quote 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...
MP_the4pack Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I so hope it's not that. I lost my heart and soul Pearl last year to that. It is such a fast growing cancer that the chemo never had a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sara I hope you get a b9 in your test Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Prayers for your sweet girl. Hugs for you. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Prayers and hugs! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending prayers and good thoughts that it is something treatable. Waiting is awful.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Prayers for a benign diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way. Hugs to you and your Sara. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Prayers for Sara......and you, too, for the waiting. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFawnMom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Quote Always missing our angel Lucy, a four year osteo survivor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fringepup Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hello from Pennsylvania! We are here for you and have plenty of prayers to go around to anyone who needs and wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinams8 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 My vizsla had a fibrosarcoma removed 7 years ago and has been perfect ever since. I hope your girl is ok, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMom Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Welcome back. Here's hoping that you get a benign answer asap! I know how hard the waiting is, we recently waited for rest results for my boy King and never actually got a definitive answer. Waiting is stressful. Here's hoping! Quote TNT Star Wars X Oshkosh Enigma King's PedigreeKing's sisters: Oshkosh Updraft, Dazie and forever in our hearts Oshkosh Ultra, Lily (3/7/03-2/18/13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Good luck tomorrow - waiting stinks doesn't it? Hopefully all of the test results are benign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yankeegreyhound Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thank you all again for all your support. I brought Sara in this morning for the biopsy. I am so nervous and I'm hoping she didn't sense it. I felt so bad too because she was so excited to go for a ride and when we got to the vet, it's like she looked at me and was saying "mommy, this is where you're taking me???!!!" But, as always she was excited to go into the back with the vet tech. She just loves people and loves exploring. She's starting to limp a little now and then. I keep making excuses for it. I hopt it's just the swelling. However, she still has no problems counter surfer! She stole a piece of cake the other night!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 All paws crossed for Sara. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fringepup Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) I do hope everything goes well. We will be thinking of you all! Edited February 22, 2011 by fringepup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yankeegreyhound Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Update on Sara! She went in on Monday. She had an x-ray and everything looked good. Nothing in her lungs and the tumor is not attached to the bone. It is deep in her leg though. The biopsy went perfectly. She recovered quickly from the anesthesia and I took her home Monday night. I kept her confined to our fist floor so she didn't have to do any steps. I also leash walked her in our backyard. She didn't like that very much. It had snowed here on Monday and she wanted to play and run with her sister. I felt bad for her but she'll be running around soon enough. Hailey, her sister, stayed downstairs with her that night and on Tuesday. They're such good girls. We get the results in about a week so, praying until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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