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Originally Posted by Blessedbee  I had a lipoma that was the size of an orange in my upper thigh. The oncologist told me that because it was so deep within my muscle, they suspected it was cancer. However, I opted to having the entire mass removed without a preceding biopsy (my doctor applauded that choice) along with extra muscle tissue. I healed without any pain and the mass never grew back, suggesting it was not a true lipoma (as they are known to grow back in humans, anyway). I also never noticed any difference in strength, caused from missing muscle tissue. I do pray that your dog has an exceptional recovery and that the mass will not grow back. Are you sure that it is not a lipoma rather than a lymphoma? It is my understanding (and perhaps I am wrong) that the difference is that a lymphoma is cancerous and the lipoma is the one more attributed to being a fatty tumor (unless designated lipocarcinoma or liposarcoma). |
Yes , this one .... I just spelled it wrong. Either way that thing is coming out of there.
Im so sorry that you had to experience that but good to hear you recovered from it.