matilda1 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) I have a 9 year old JRT called Louis. He's my husband and mines "first born". Back when he was about 2 years old he had a grade 2 Mast Cell tumor and we successfully removed it and never had a problem again. Well today we found another lump on him and we are naturally very worried about the nature of this lump. He is having surgery first thing monday and sending the lump off straight to the lab. It's in a really bad spot too, right on his hock so not really a lot of room to take a wide surgical margin and stitching it together will prove somewhat difficult. Can you send some good vibes his way please? Edited August 6, 2011 by matilda1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 (edited) *huggles* to Louis and you and your hubby. I really hope you don't have a repeat of the MCT and that it turns out to be one of those "growing old" lumps dogs can get when they're older. Will be thinking of you on Monday! ETA: Louis is a gorgeous boy! He looks so happy in your photo! :D Edited August 6, 2011 by RiverStar-Aura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Thank you sooooooooooooo much for your well wishes. It really means a lot when the chips are down. Louis is a wonderful happy little dog and he deserves tom be. He didn't have a very happy start to life but has been spoilt with us ever since. We're very worried but also hopeful as the lump only appeared maybe 3 days ago. Only worry is that usually with a MCT the surgeon likes to take about 3 cm's of clear margin. This lump is on the hock...there are NOT 3 cm's to take. Bit of a worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Has a fine needle aspirate been taken already? If there's not a lot of room, having some idea of what a lump is before attempting removal is a good idea. There are some skin flaps that can be used to cover the hock, but they require some planning before and during surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thanks Rappie We are doing a FNA in the morning. I am a Vet Nurse so we can do it all in the one day. FNA and then depending on findings straight into Sx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Extra good vibes are on their way right now for Louis. he is very cute & a beautiful photo by the way. Everything crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 7, 2011 Author Share Posted August 7, 2011 Thank you. Tomorrow is the big day, will get some answers hopefully of the good kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ok, so the report so far is that by the FNA we could neither deny or confirm if it is a MCT. There were a few odd cells in there but nothing that SCREAMS MCT. So we removed the lump with as much margin as possible and have sent it off for histopatholoy. Hopefully the results will come back ok. Worst case we need to go back and take the leg....but we're not jumping the gun on that one. For now he is home with a bandage and a bucket on crate rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 The EBC46 is being used successfully for MCT, especially on the legs. I work with the NSW trial guys (although the company who owns EBC46 is more involved in the human world now). If you want I can give you the details of the Victorian trial vets, something to think about before you contemplate amputation. It's an injection that gets all of those hard to get margins, especially on the limbs. Keep it in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sorry that you have these concerns. I would also be looking at holistic support for your Louis.. to assist his immune system to do what it is supposed to. My dear old girl Lucinda lived well the last five or so years of her life with MCT grade 3.. .. she was holistically treated.. see also Ollies thread in palliative care forum.. heaps of experience there H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 So sorry the news was not all good . I don't have any experience with this sort of health issue but would just suggest to try & keep his immune levels up. Poor little bloke. Good luck with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thank you all for your support. It really does help to know that people care. Inevitablue, I will wait for the path result and let you know. I will be keen to explore all options if needed, will just wait for the path result. Hopefully will have them tomorrow night or Thursday. Louis is recovering well from the surgery itself. He's not loving the bucket on his head though, but he's ok about the crate rest, he loves staying in bed near the heater an these cold days (and who wouldn't) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thinking of you as you play the waiting (and worrying) game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Results finally came in this morning. It was a BENIGN CUTANEOUS HISTIOCYTOMA Otherwise known as a button tumor. The kind you want to have if your going to have a tumor at all. Great news for Louis and we are very very relieved and happy. Just one more week with stitches and a bucket on his head and he will be back to normal in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 That's a brilliant update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Fantastic news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Way to go Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 You can imagine how relieved we are. Hubby and I went out to dinner tonight to celebrate. We were sooooooooooooooooo worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Here he is recovering on the couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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