Hektors lump - not good

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: Hektors lump - not good

Had a phone call from the vet about the biopsy they took on tuesday when they were xraying the lump on his neck.
News is not good.
There are spindle cells present in the lump which indicate that it is an osteosarcoma (basically a bone cancer).
He has an emergency appointment at Glasgow Vet School on Monday at 10am for further investigations, possibly an MRI scan on Tuesday.

Needless to say I am gutted.

On the plus side (if there is one), otherwise he is a healthy, happy dog, showing no other signs of illness. he is still eating and being a pest. he only had one day of being off-colour on the day I found his lump.

I am trying to be positive here but realistic. I wont know anymore until the oncologist vet has a look.

Am opening the wine now.......

Barry · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:03 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear that Lisa, will be thinking of yous all!
Try to stay positive... I know that is easier said than done, he's young, fit and active, if he can shrug it off he will! Good luck Wink

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geri carroll · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Lisa
really sad news but wait to see what the oncologist has to say

JayDee · Forum Regular Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Posts: 243

Really sorry to hear that Lisa, He will be in all our thoughts, good luck with the oncologist on Monday!!

marcella · Guest

oh Lisa, my thoughts are with you. Fingers and toes crossed for Hector.
He's a young healthy fit boy and I'm sure he can fight this.

Emily · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear that, Lisa.
I'm sure Hector will be fine Wink

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John Thomson · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

I will keep my fingers crossed for you Lisa.......thinking of you.
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Mary · Forum Regular Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 237

Lump V bad.

Wine V good.

Good luck on Monday morning - will keep fingers crossed.
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shirley c · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

Oh no, im sorry to hear that, hope with his age and health he will be fine, thinking of you
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Lindy · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

Hi Lisa my thoughts are with you all good luck for Monday and you know where we are if you needa hug even if it is only a cyber one Very Happy

Enid · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

I am so sorry. Be brave.
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Steven · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

So sorry to read about this, good luck for Monday.

Stevie

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone for your support.
We'll just need to try and stay positive and wait and see what the experts say
Will keep you posted

Emma* · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

Keep your chin up Lisa you are going to experts...Fingers and paws crossed for wee Hector.
Lady and Skye are sending slobbery kisses. x
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Elizabeth · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 10:00 pm Post subject:

Aw Lisa! Sorry to hear!
Hektor will be fine.
Good luck on Monday though! Will be thinking of you and Hektor Smile

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