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ladyjane · 06-27-2013, 11:32 AM

OK...I don't know who the specialist is, but this sounds odd to me. I have never heard of a vet saying that a mast cell tumor should not be removed.
I hope he is right.
College of Veterinary Medicine

dollydoodle · 06-27-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

OK...I don't know who the specialist is, but this sounds odd to me. I have never heard of a vet saying that a mast cell tumor should not be removed.
I hope he is right.
College of Veterinary Medicine

Because it was grade 1 & she had had it for many years without it growing. He said for years they did trials & thought the outcomes would be different, but these tumors responded to treatment by injections & didn't spread. His name is Dennis Macy from the Colo. State University Vet School & I'll have to Google him & his articles.

ladyjane · 06-27-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

Because it was grade 1 & she had had it for many years without it growing. He said for years they did trials & thought the outcomes would be different, but these tumors responded to treatment by injections & didn't spread. His name is Dennis Macy from the Colo. State University Vet School & I'll have to Google him & his articles.

Ahh. I knew it was Grade 1...did not realize that it had been there for years. Makes sense I suppose. Interesting!

dollydoodle · 06-27-2013, 02:49 PM

I need to edit to say the specialist works 3 times a month.

TxVicki · 06-27-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

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.

YEAH I am so glad that all is well with Dolly.

wemple2 · 06-27-2013, 03:58 PM

Sounds very promising, hope this works!!!

dollydoodle · 09-18-2013, 02:46 PM

Just thought I'd post an update. Dolly's now had her 3 monthly injections & seems to be feeling fine. She's had a little diarrhea for the last 6 weeks & I'm thinking it's from the injections (steroids?). Had the poop analyzed, but you know how that goes, they never find anything. So I'm hoping the whole cancer scare is in the past. I'll definitely be examining her body often, knowing she's a bit more susceptible to a recurrence.
Thanks everyone for caring. Dolly's a real tough cookie & "never" gets sick so I'm expecting many more years with her. She still has the energy & curiosity of a puppy.

wemple2 · 09-18-2013, 03:37 PM

Way to go Dolly, I really do hope and pray she beats this. Bless her sweet little heart!!!

Doodlebug · 09-18-2013, 05:00 PM

I'm glad things worked out so well for Dolly. She sounds like a sweetie.

Patti · 09-18-2013, 07:50 PM

Great to hear Dolly is doing so well!

mimimomo · 09-18-2013, 09:35 PM

Yay for Dolly, hope it never comes back!

Lisa and Pic · 09-19-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

Just thought I'd post an update. Dolly's now had her 3 monthly injections & seems to be feeling fine. She's had a little diarrhea for the last 6 weeks & I'm thinking it's from the injections (steroids?). Had the poop analyzed, but you know how that goes, they never find anything. So I'm hoping the whole cancer scare is in the past. I'll definitely be examining her body often, knowing she's a bit more susceptible to a recurrence.
Thanks everyone for caring. Dolly's a real tough cookie & "never" gets sick so I'm expecting many more years with her. She still has the energy & curiosity of a puppy.

Sounds positive and glad to hear she is doing well!

Mistymillar · 09-19-2013, 04:39 AM

Great news for you and Dolly, hope that nasty lump is gone for good.

dollydoodle · 09-19-2013, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Dolly is a trooper & I hope you'll be reading about her for many many years to come!

TxVicki · 09-19-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dollydoodle

Just thought I'd post an update. Dolly's now had her 3 monthly injections & seems to be feeling fine. She's had a little diarrhea for the last 6 weeks & I'm thinking it's from the injections (steroids?). Had the poop analyzed, but you know how that goes, they never find anything. So I'm hoping the whole cancer scare is in the past. I'll definitely be examining her body often, knowing she's a bit more susceptible to a recurrence.
Thanks everyone for caring. Dolly's a real tough cookie & "never" gets sick so I'm expecting many more years with her. She still has the energy & curiosity of a puppy.

yeah I am so glad that Dolly is doing so well.

06-27-2013, 11:32 AM	#31
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	OK...I don't know who the specialist is, but this sounds odd to me. I have never heard of a vet saying that a mast cell tumor should not be removed. I hope he is right. College of Veterinary Medicine __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

06-27-2013, 02:49 PM	#34
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	I need to edit to say the specialist works 3 times a month. __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie

06-27-2013, 03:58 PM	#36
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Sounds very promising, hope this works!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-18-2013, 02:46 PM	#37
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	Just thought I'd post an update. Dolly's now had her 3 monthly injections & seems to be feeling fine. She's had a little diarrhea for the last 6 weeks & I'm thinking it's from the injections (steroids?). Had the poop analyzed, but you know how that goes, they never find anything. So I'm hoping the whole cancer scare is in the past. I'll definitely be examining her body often, knowing she's a bit more susceptible to a recurrence. Thanks everyone for caring. Dolly's a real tough cookie & "never" gets sick so I'm expecting many more years with her. She still has the energy & curiosity of a puppy. __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie

09-18-2013, 03:37 PM	#38
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Way to go Dolly, I really do hope and pray she beats this. Bless her sweet little heart!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

09-18-2013, 05:00 PM	#39
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I'm glad things worked out so well for Dolly. She sounds like a sweetie. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

09-18-2013, 07:50 PM	#40
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Great to hear Dolly is doing so well! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

09-18-2013, 09:35 PM	#41
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Yay for Dolly, hope it never comes back! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

09-19-2013, 04:39 AM	#43
Mistymillar Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 1,129 Blog Entries: 1	Great news for you and Dolly, hope that nasty lump is gone for good. __________________ Tracey and Wee Alfie "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

09-19-2013, 08:24 AM	#44
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Dolly is a trooper & I hope you'll be reading about her for many many years to come! __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie