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mimimomo · 06-03-2013, 03:49 PM

I am so sorry about Dolly, I hope the specialist can do all they can to help her. Will keep Dolly in my prayers.

dollydoodle · 06-03-2013, 04:01 PM

Thank you!

ladyjane · 06-03-2013, 04:06 PM

When you called them for the appointment, did you explain about the surgery and your concerns? Just wondering if the wait might be a bit long?? Perhaps not...they would know best.

Deb1 · 06-03-2013, 04:43 PM

Sending prayers for you and Dolly.....may you get the answers you need and healing & strength for little Dolly! God Bless you both!

dollydoodle · 06-03-2013, 05:35 PM

First I called a specialty clinic & their prices were enormous. There was one other place to call & they have a specialist come in from CSU Veterinary Hospital 3 days every month. (I lived in Denver for many years & that is where everyone brought their dogs with cancer-they're the best. So when this happened to Dolly last week my first thought was I wish I still lived close to CSU.) I'm leaving town for 2 weeks in the middle of June, so the timing was good for me. I am, however, going to send an email to this Dr. (Dennis Macy) & run the situation by him. Prices were reasonable & I'm happy to have this specialist.

ladyjane · 06-03-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

First I called a specialty clinic & their prices were enormous. There was one other place to call & they have a specialist come in from CSU Veterinary Hospital 3 days every month. (I lived in Denver for many years & that is where everyone brought their dogs with cancer-they're the best. So when this happened to Dolly last week my first thought was I wish I still lived close to CSU.) I'm leaving town for 2 weeks in the middle of June, so the timing was good for me. I am, however, going to send an email to this Dr. (Dennis Macy) & run the situation by him. Prices were reasonable & I'm happy to have this specialist.

It is probably fine...I just mentioned it because sometimes people just take the first available appt and they could get in sooner if they inform the office of the story.

dollydoodle · 06-03-2013, 05:54 PM

BTW, if any work needs to be done the doctor would be able to do it that day.

ladyjane · 06-03-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

BTW, if any work needs to be done the doctor would be able to do it that day.

Oh, well that's great!

wemple2 · 06-03-2013, 08:49 PM

I want to add my thoughts and prayers are with you and Dolly. Please do keep us updated. My groomers dog had the very same thing but on his lower leg/paw...she wished she had done the wider excision because his did come back, now they are doing more radiation to try and shrink it.

dollydoodle · 06-04-2013, 05:53 PM

When making the appointment with the specialist the receptionist said I should email the Dr. & let him know about our situation. I wrote him this morning & a few hours later had this response:
"Annie, don't worry we can handle it. it is likely we will just inject the current surgical scar given its a grade one with complete margins, we may aspirate a lymph node but i think this will be fine. Bring the path report with you".
I'm feeling better already!

ladyjane · 06-04-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

When making the appointment with the specialist the receptionist said I should email the Dr. & let him know about our situation. I wrote him this morning & a few hours later had this response:
"Annie, don't worry we can handle it. it is likely we will just inject the current surgical scar given its a grade one with complete margins, we may aspirate a lymph node but i think this will be fine. Bring the path report with you".
I'm feeling better already!

Wonderful!!

dollydoodle · 06-27-2013, 08:48 AM

This morning we finally saw a fantastic specialist for Dolly's cancer. He researched, treated, taught & wrote about cancer in animals for 40 years. He's retired now & helping an old student 3 days a week in LV. He said he wouldn't have removed the bump that the vet removed during teeth cleaning because the removal releases something (antihistamine?) that can dangerously lower blood pressure. He'd have left the bump & injected it with something(?). So now he's going to inject the site with a steroid 3 times at monthly intervals. He said Dolly's prognosis is excellent health the rest of her life, this was just a little glitch. What a great feeling to have nothing to worry about & to know I have a nationally known specialist on my side! Dolly's very happy she doesn't have to undergo additional surgery & Mommy's happy to save $700.
Thanks everyone for caring about the outcome.

Yorkiemom1 · 06-27-2013, 09:02 AM

Excellent prognosis and outcome!!!!

mimimomo · 06-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Excellent news! Yay for Dolly!

Deb1 · 06-27-2013, 11:30 AM

Fantastic new! So happy for you and Dolly!

06-03-2013, 03:49 PM	#16
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	I am so sorry about Dolly, I hope the specialist can do all they can to help her. Will keep Dolly in my prayers. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

06-03-2013, 04:06 PM	#18
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	When you called them for the appointment, did you explain about the surgery and your concerns? Just wondering if the wait might be a bit long?? Perhaps not...they would know best. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

06-03-2013, 04:43 PM	#19
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	Sending prayers for you and Dolly.....may you get the answers you need and healing & strength for little Dolly! God Bless you both! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

06-03-2013, 08:49 PM	#24
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I want to add my thoughts and prayers are with you and Dolly. Please do keep us updated. My groomers dog had the very same thing but on his lower leg/paw...she wished she had done the wider excision because his did come back, now they are doing more radiation to try and shrink it. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-27-2013, 08:48 AM	#27
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	Update!! Great news!! This morning we finally saw a fantastic specialist for Dolly's cancer. He researched, treated, taught & wrote about cancer in animals for 40 years. He's retired now & helping an old student 3 days a week in LV. He said he wouldn't have removed the bump that the vet removed during teeth cleaning because the removal releases something (antihistamine?) that can dangerously lower blood pressure. He'd have left the bump & injected it with something(?). So now he's going to inject the site with a steroid 3 times at monthly intervals. He said Dolly's prognosis is excellent health the rest of her life, this was just a little glitch. What a great feeling to have nothing to worry about & to know I have a nationally known specialist on my side! Dolly's very happy she doesn't have to undergo additional surgery & Mommy's happy to save $700. Thanks everyone for caring about the outcome. __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie

06-03-2013, 04:01 PM	#17
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	Thank you!

06-03-2013, 05:35 PM	#20
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	First I called a specialty clinic & their prices were enormous. There was one other place to call & they have a specialist come in from CSU Veterinary Hospital 3 days every month. (I lived in Denver for many years & that is where everyone brought their dogs with cancer-they're the best. So when this happened to Dolly last week my first thought was I wish I still lived close to CSU.) I'm leaving town for 2 weeks in the middle of June, so the timing was good for me. I am, however, going to send an email to this Dr. (Dennis Macy) & run the situation by him. Prices were reasonable & I'm happy to have this specialist.

06-03-2013, 05:54 PM	#22
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	BTW, if any work needs to be done the doctor would be able to do it that day.

06-04-2013, 05:53 PM	#25
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	When making the appointment with the specialist the receptionist said I should email the Dr. & let him know about our situation. I wrote him this morning & a few hours later had this response: "Annie, don't worry we can handle it. it is likely we will just inject the current surgical scar given its a grade one with complete margins, we may aspirate a lymph node but i think this will be fine. Bring the path report with you". I'm feeling better already!

06-27-2013, 09:02 AM	#28
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Excellent prognosis and outcome!!!!

06-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#29
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Excellent news! Yay for Dolly! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

06-27-2013, 11:30 AM	#30
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	Fantastic new! So happy for you and Dolly! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!