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by perle3 on 15 April 2006 - 18:04
I have a ten year old female who was diagnosed with cancer today in her teat. Her tumour is still rather small and operable and the doctor thinks the cancer has not spread too much. I am considering operating and having the tumor removed but I dont want to put her through undue stress. She is very healthy and hearty otherwise. Would love some suggestions as an alternate to surgery otherwise please tell the pros and cons of removing the tumor. Had a similar experience where I did not remove the tumor and my female developed epilepsy and it was quite a difficult experience. Thank you for your help
by GSDfan on 15 April 2006 - 20:04
For me it would be a no brainer, it sounds like it would be a minor surgery, I'd do it. And since she's otherwise healthy she should handle it well.
Good luck,
Melanie
by DKiah on 15 April 2006 - 20:04
I agree, if it's cancer and it's small especially get it out of there and don't waste any time....
The other dog you had probably had a tumor in her brain that caused seizures. I'm sure it started somewhere else and metatasized to her brain.. saw a poodle seizing continuously, her mammary gland cancer had spread..
If this scares you - sorry, sort of - sort of meant it to.. I wouldn't waste any time getting rid of an easily removable tumor!!
by Bob-O on 16 April 2006 - 01:04
I would remove the tumour. I am also a bit touchy about placing any dog under anesthaesia for any reason, but at this moment it should not be very stressful to remove it.
I would do it now and not take the chance with further development of the tumour.
Good Luck,
Bob-O
by perle3 on 16 April 2006 - 03:04
DKiah,you dont need to frighten me I lived with a dog seizing in my bedroom atleast once every night - it is intensely disturbing. But as Bob-O said its the anesthaesia that I dont want to put her under - she had a stomach turn inside her two years ago and it was very touch and go for her and I thought given her age I would allow her some respect. But I think in parts you are all correct its small enough and its removal might prempt any later and more adverse reactions. Thank you all for your time and thoughts.
by shostring on 16 April 2006 - 14:04
hello perle3
i have a 12 year old when he 9 years old he had stomach turn had big operation came through it he was great untill 8 week back he took unwell had operation and getting better now he is 12 years old so please get your bitch the operation NOW SHE WILL BE OK AFTER IT WITH GOOD CARE GOOD LUCK
by ALPHAPUP on 16 April 2006 - 15:04
perle -- you have my empathy -- i feel for you and your dog -- for what it is worth -- i will say a prayer for you both -- may all be well for you ---
by hewetz on 16 April 2006 - 23:04
hello Perle,
mammary tumors are estrogen-driven. If you want to prolong the life of your bitch, of course you have to remove the tumor asap! Histopathology will tell you the type of tumor, benign or malign or mixed.
The second important removals are uterus and ovaries, the organs producing the estrogens. So, if the dog is under anesthesia, do this in parallel.
In a good animal hospital anesthesia should be no proplem, even if your female is 10 years now.
Probably you have some more good years with her.
Good luck!!
by perle3 on 17 April 2006 - 04:04
Firstly thank you all for your comments and help. Hewetz this paticular female has had problems with her heat cycle in fact once she starts bleeding she does not stop until medically treated. I think she has had a bout of pyometra also. She is very very strong and despite all her issues has had a big drive to live. I think in order to honour her drive I will probably remove the tumor and hope for the best. I appreciate all the time you have taken out to write and your wishes.
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