Cloudy Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 Completely missed this!!! Sending loads of good thoughts for Cassie and her results and for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobleronie Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I'd missed a whole load of this too with being away . Cassie sweetheart you look georgous with your spotty bits keep your mum and dad on their toes and make them jump to your every demand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegk68 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thank you everyone for thinking of us. They didn't get the results on Friday so I'm none the wiser. Hopefully today though Cassie is making an excellent recovery though Cloudy, look out for the Dogstar poster when you're next in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchlady Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Glad Cassie is recovering well. Fingers crossed the results are good. There is nothing worse than waiting. Kazz xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I really don't know how I missed this! So glad that she is home and feeling better and fingers crossed for good news when the results come back. Love from me and mine. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddsmum Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hope all goes well for the gorgeous Cassie today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 thinking of her today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegk68 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Oh no my little piggy dog. The vets just called. She said the news is not great. The recent lumps are intermediate Grade 2 mass call tumours. The testing company has advised that her prognosis is 'guarded'. I really don't know what theis all means. I was just too upset, I really thought it would be OK. She also said it is likely that they will grow back, at which point they could remove them again to stop them attacking other organs. It is possible they could and may have spread to the lungs and liver, which reminds me on Weds when they did the blood tests they said her liver results were sllightly elevated (30 above or something) but that wan't a huge concern - is this something to do with it all now? I had to go as it was a bit bl00dy upsetting. However maybe it's not that bad? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickentikka Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Usually a blood test is done for old dogs to check the liver function before an anasthetic, if she had a liver problem they'd be waaay out (rather than a bit high) so stop worrying yourself over that for now Isn't it Cindy's Snatch who has had quite a few mass cell tumours removed and that little b*gger's still going strong Hugs to you and Cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegk68 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Thank you chickentikka . Sorry just having small panic attack but am calmer already. Good news about the liver test, you know how it is you put 2 and 2 together and come out with 5 sometimes .I think you're right, Snatch did have this condition too and it certainly hasn't beaten him. Will go see if Stafymad knows more. I have an appointment at the vets on Friday. Maybe things will be clearer then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Really sorry it's not the news you were hoping for Helen I don't have any experience of mass cell tumours but will glady send Reiki for the lovely Cassie if she/you would like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 for you and a big sloppy kiss for Cassie from Tricks. He says he's is thinking of her all the time and sending her lots of positive thoughts. I hope Friday brings some reassuring news for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sorry it wasn't the news that you were hoping for. If you think of things to ask before you go to the vets, write them down. My mind always goes blank when they say "Is there anything you would like to know?" Now I shove a bit of paper in their hands and say "Answer that lot!" Loads of positive thoughts for Cassie. Lots of for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 Mast cell tumours are recoverable from. I'd also talk to a Homeopathic Vet as Homeopathy and various other treatments can help. To find one, try here http://www.bahvs.com/ http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/trust/tru_over.html Have a read at this lot and see what you feel would help http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/acancer.htm http://www.canine-health-concern.org.uk/ http://theherbs.info/Pets/pets.html http://www.thefountainoflife.ws/ http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/human_treatments.html http://www.dogaware.com/specific.html#cancer I'll send Reiki too if she wants it. Bet she'd love hands-on Reiki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm sorry you've had such worrying news, but it may not be as bad as you think. Callie had a 'very aggressive' mast cell tumour removed when she came to us (I think it is 'mast' and not 'mass cell' - just in case you are looking up information). The vet's prognosis was very guarded, but she plodded on for another two years and it was her heart that gave out in the end. I think vets often tend to give a pessimistic outlook rather than raise hopes. Sending lots and lots of good thoughts for Cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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