RobinM Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) We had a play date with Freddy Girls kids yesterday. She had come over after her vet appointment for Tommy to check out a lump I found on his neck last week. It was nothing. As I was stroking Elsie's neck, I found a marble sized lump that looked irritated. It was on the back of her neck. It was not the same type of lump. It was hard and attached. I brought her in yesterday and it was surgically removed. Vet thinks it's either mast cell or...??? I just lost my train of thoought.... She is such a greyt patient, vet could do it under a local as any sedation takes a huge toll on her. She has a 2 inch incision where it was removed and was demanding cookies and barking in our faces all night for a change. Vet seemed pretty optimistic either way. If it was mast cell, it was under 3 mm and she should be OK and if it were ????? it would be completely benign. (Can someone help me with that, my brain is already fried today) Elsie beat breast cancer in 2009. She will be 13 in May. My Elsie Lou and I are partners. I am her girl. She aint going nowhere. My beautiful Elsie. Edited January 22, 2012 by RobinM 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 MyCody Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending prayers to Elsie and comforting thoughts to you. She is a beautiful girl and look forward to seeing her at GIG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 pretty girl. I hope it's a nothing and gone for good. 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...
kudzu Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 She's beautiful, will be with you for a long time to come & will be in my thoughts. Keep on tellin' what you want, Elsie Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Prayers for Elsie and a B9 lump. Gentle hugs to you Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Prayers for Elsie.....what a beautiful photo! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 for Elsie Lou! She's such a beautiful happy girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending B9 thoughts for Elise as well as hugs to both of you. What darling girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending good thoughts for your baby girl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurIndy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending good thoughts to you and your excellent patient, Elsie! She looks like the sweetest girl. Could the vet have mentioned a histiocytoma/button tumor? Greyhounds get them quite frequently, they are totally benign, and their cytology/histopath results can sometimes be hard to distinguish from that of a mast cell tumor. Hoping everything resolves itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hoping that it is nothing! Sending love and prayers Elsie's way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geostar Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Prayers, good thoughts and hugs coming your way. Try not to worry too much. -star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Good thoughts for sweet Elsie ... good news the vet is optimistic. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending good thoughts to you and your excellent patient, Elsie! She looks like the sweetest girl. Could the vet have mentioned a histiocytoma/button tumor? Greyhounds get them quite frequently, they are totally benign, and their cytology/histopath results can sometimes be hard to distinguish from that of a mast cell tumor. Hoping everything resolves itself! Yes, that could be it. Amazing how the brain cells when becoming overloaded purge things!!! Thanks! 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...
sabrina Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Elsie Lou we sure hope the lump is B9 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...
Rickiesmom Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hoping it turns out to be nothing! When will you have the pathology report back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thinking of you and your girl... Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thinking B9 thoughts re: Elsie's lump! She's so beautiful, BTW. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gomiesmom Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending Prayers to Elsie Lou & you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vers Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending wishes for quick healing for your beautiful, spunky Elsie Lou. Agreed that it's very good that the vet is optimistic. Simba had a histiocytoma on his neck a couple years ago; benign as said above, and that's been the only one on him so far. It's an odd thing to hope, I know, but I hope that's all you're dealing with. Good thoughts being sent your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sending you and pretty Elsie Lou positive thoughts. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Holding Miss Elsie Lou in my prayers for this to be behind her completely! Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 hoping it's nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Thoughts for Elsie. 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...
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