The Biopsy Results
Kelsey has skin cancer. The margins are clear, but because the tumor is on top of the head, there wasn't enough skin to remove the recommended amount of borders. He has mast cell tumor which is a very aggressive type of cancer. It can metastasize, so his prognosis is unpredictable.
I don't know what I'm going to do. There are a number of treatments. It just depends on how aggressive I want to be and how much I am willing to put Kelsey through.
It is times like this that I wish I didn't have dogs. Dogs bring so much joy and so much pain.
Written by Melissa on 10:14 AM
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Our black lab had a large (by the time we found it) mast cell tumor on his side. We opted not to do chemo but had the vet take as much of it out as possible. The vet then prescribed: Benadryl for the mast-cell overproduction, Prednisone, and Tagamet for the upset stomach the Prednisone could cause. About a year later we had another surgery to remove more tumor.....and he lived about 2 more years after that! He was 8 when he was diagnosed. We felt that he lived a happy, relativly pain-free time w/ us after the dx.
The decisions are hard, but life with our dopey dogs are so worth it!!! Take care.
I am so sorry Melissa. I lost my "pound puppy" at the age of 9 last year to mast cell cancer.
Love the silly boy and you'll know in your heart what to do and when.
This has been a rough year for the dogs. I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts.
Lisa, that is encouraging. Thanks.
Surgeon, losing a dog is like losing a child. It's nice to know that other people understand that.
Connie, thanks. Last year was a nightmare. I was hoping that I would have more time before having to go through that again.
Gosh darn it. :(
Very, very sorry to hear about Kelsey. *hug* (for both of you)
Thanks, Lisa and Karen.
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