Hektors lump - not good

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: Hektor update

Well Hek is staying in vet school for a couple of nights. I was so flustered that I left his lead and halti in the house, only realised when we got to Bearsden! So a quick trip to asda got him (another) new lead. Managed to buy a halti at the Vet school but not before he had dragged me round the dog walk (other than the lump he's absolutely normal!)

Anyway, vet phoned tonight, he's settled in fine (took his blanket and fav toy). They took blood tests (results tomorrow hopefully), and did an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed slightly enlarged lymph nodes in his stomach but they reckon this is due to the antibiotics giving him the runs, everything else was normal, there's no sign of any spread of the cancer with this test anyway, so thats good news.

They are going to do a CT or MRI scan either tomorrow but probably Wednesday morning, a full body xray and take a larger sample to see what they are dealing with. Because of the easter weekend he'll probably not get surgery til next week but I'll get him home for the weekend. Radiotherapy was mentioned briefly but we'll need to see what the further tests show.

Estimated cost £2000-£3000 without the surgery..... This is why you should insure your dog-eh???!!!!!!

Emma* · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Oh Lisa i am sorry you had to leave Hector but he is in the best hands. Our fingers and Paws are still crossed for you, good news that the cancer hasn't spread.

You will have your boy back in no time..We are Sending big cyber hugs!
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lynn 01 · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

I`ll be thinking of Hecktor and wishing him and you lots of love

Lynn
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kirsty · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

Hope he will be ok. Thinking of you

shirley c · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

Im sorry, he has to stay away for a few days but he is in the best place to get everything checked. hoping all goes well with all the tests
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Lorna · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:30 pm Post subject:

Hektor is in good hands and they will give him the best care. Glad you are insured. Everything still crossed for you guys.
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Elizabeth · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

That's good news the cancer hasn't spread.
Passed this on to my mum. She also has Grampa and Fran ready to update her aswell.
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Arlene · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:54 pm Post subject:

Thinking of both you and Hektor. Hope everything is ok with him when he gets home.

marcella · Guest

He's in great hands Lisa. Diesel stayed at the vet school for 3 days when he was ill. They done all sorts of tests and when we got him back he was in fine form and had been well cared for. Smile

They do some amazing work there!
You're big boy is in the best place right now and they will do their absolute best for him.

I hope it can all be treated quickly and we see him out and about soon. Wink

xx

Lindy · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

Lisa he will be well looked after in the vet school, hope everything goes well and i'll keep you both in my thoughts

Margaret J · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

our thoughts are with you Lisa it's bad enough taking them to the vet let alone leaving them. but he will be well cared for at least this should give you some peace of mind.

it's good the cancer hasn't spread. fingers crossed for further results.

does the insurance pay out or do you need to pay initially and then get refunded?

my fried has to pay upfront and then make a claim at the end. my insurance pays after i pay the first £120, which is a good.

Janis · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

I TOO AM SORRY THAT HAPPY HEKTOR HAD TO STAY AT THE VET'S SCHOOL BUT YEAH HE IS IN THE BEST OF HANDS!

WITH MY INSURANCE NOT THAT IT WAS THE SAME COST BUT THEY DEALT WITH THE VET DIRECT!

LOVE N STUFF TO YOU BOTH!

BET OSCAR IS MISSING HIM!!!!
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Claire/Mark · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Am sorry to hear Hektor had to stay in, but he is in the best placed, we will be thinking off him!

Susan · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject:

Oh no, I have just read this thread.

Sending thoughts and love to your big boy!
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Deborah Hamilton · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject: Re: Hektor update

Estimated cost £2000-£3000 without the surgery..... This is why you should insure your dog-eh???!!!!!![/quote]

Tell me about it!! We learned the hard way!! Is he insured?? Sorry if you have already mentioned it. I try to speed read the posts as our internet connection keeps dropping.

Really hope you get on okay tomorrow. If you need lifts or anything into hospital just give us a shout. Fingers and toes crossed



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