mangos_mom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yep, here I am again, asking for cancer advice. Long story short - Delta broke her leg 2 weeks ago, just above the wrist joint on her right foreleg. My general vet couldn't repair because the location made it complicated. But, we also saw "pitting" in the ball of the joint on the xray. So, off to an orthopedic vet for help. They took one look at the xrays and said "amputation", not repair. Their radiologist did more xrays and concurred that we were looking at cancer as the cause for the break. The biopsy of the removed leg bone came back today and the verdict is "fibromyxo sarcoma, presence of spindle-cells, soft-tissue sarcoma". I tried a search on Bing of fibromyxo sarcoma in dogs and come up basically empty. Can find info on it in humans but not dogs. I'm just wondering whether anyone else here has dealt with this type of cancer and might offer some advice on what to expect. I've dealt with osteo in 2 dogs, and what I suspect, but wasn't found in time to treat, was lymphosarcoma in another. Fibromyxo is a new one on me. Any info anyone has is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi Kate - I also have never heard of this one! Sorry you and Delta are going through this... (I remember Mango & Takoda very well!) Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Fibrosarcoma's can have boney involvement and cause a lytic lesion but, that fact the tumor was found an the carpal area makes me question if the biopsy was misread. To be honest I would have the biopsy read by another pathologist. You could consult with Dr Couto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Kate I am so sorry you and Delta are going through this. A second pathologyopinion sounds like a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 No suggestions, just 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oh my gosh Kate. I am so sorry you and your girl are going through this. Definitely please send the films to Dr Couto, he was wonderfully helpful with Seamus and quick to reply. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Kate, I am so sorry to read that you and Delta are going through this. I don't have experience with this diagnosis but I agree that a second opinion would be good. Please know all my thoughts are with you and your beautiful girl. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Fibromyxosarcoma is a new one but pathology terms change from time to time. We have experience with fibrosarcoma in our house and know a dog who had an amputation from fibrosarcoma as well. Our boy lived 3.5 years after resection before succumbing to something else. The dog with the amputated leg lived 4 years before he developed osteo in one of his remaining limbs. Dr. Couto is an indispensible resource in helping sort out difficult pathology issues and we have always valued the advice he has given us. Best of luck to you and your pup on this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 How is Delta doing? I don't know if you've already tried this, but I used the term fibromyxoid sarcoma when searching for information. I still couldn't find anything related to dogs though. From what I read it is a rare low grade, but aggressive cancer that starts deep in the tissue and often metastasizes to the bones and lungs. Unfortunately there is also pain related with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hi, all, thanks for your answers and kind thoughts. I've been traveling and haven't come into the forum since Friday. I a call in to my own vet to talk things over with him, and will consider reaching out to Dr Couto when I get paid this week. Surgery and travel expenses have me maxed out right now. (Travel wasn't exactly my choice: I was due to leave for Philly the week Del broke her leg because my Mom was coming home from the hospital after having major back surgery. I postponed as long as I could, waiting until Del was well on the road to recovery. She is being watched over by a friend who is living at my house while I'm away.) Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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