Killian's Surgery [Archive]

Sudilar

10-08-2003, 02:16 PM

As some of you know, Killian had a fast growing lump that doubled it's size in two weeks and then slowed down. As luck would have it, his vet who knows his liver and autoimmune diseases well, was out of town on vacation!! :rolleyes: Today was her first day back and she saw Killian. She was not happy with the lump and aspirated it and looked at it under the microscope. She saw tumor cells, definitely not a cyst. She removed the tumor with Killian only being under local anesthesia (his liver can't take being put under). I will be on pins and needles for 5 days till the biopsy is back. If it is cancerous, we can only hope for "clean margins" in removal. His liver could not take chemo.

Again, please pray for brave Killian. They were amazed at how well he did with only a local. He did not go to bite anyone. They said that he is such a good boy.

Logan

10-08-2003, 02:25 PM

Killian, you are a good boy. And you and your mom will be in our prayers while you await the news from your vet.

Sue, hang in there. We're here for you if you need us! My heart does a flip-flop every time I see that you have posted here. This time was no exception.

Hugs to you, and Killian and Shiloh. :)

Logan

Cataholic

10-08-2003, 02:47 PM

Such a good boy, Killian! Prayers for you that the tumor is not cancerous.

anna_66

10-08-2003, 02:53 PM

Sue, I hope that they will be able to take care of this with no hitches. I'll be keeping you both in my prayers.

I'm so glad that he was such a good boy:D

mugsy

10-08-2003, 03:02 PM

You are such a good boy Killian. You are such a fighter....keep fighting. Prayers coming from the Kendalls.

Sudilar

10-08-2003, 03:18 PM

Anyone know anything about spindle cell tumors. The vet thought that she saw them on the slides. I've read on the internet that they could be benign or malignant, they could go either way. I'm going back to research more on the internet.

Thank you for all your prayers.

lizbud

10-08-2003, 03:19 PM

Sue,

You can count on plenty of prayers from my house for Killian,
and for you. Hang in there. I certainly hope he has pain meds
that he can tolerate should he become very uncomfortable after
the "local" wears off. Poor baby.:( Love ya handsome fella &
we all want you to feel better soon. :)

Sudilar

10-08-2003, 03:24 PM

Liz, he can only take Ascriptin. I'm waiting for him to become uncomfortable and then give it to him. If not, I will give him some with his dinner anyway.

Oh, I have to stop looking on the internet. It mentions spindle cell sarcoma in GSDs.... I should just wait and not work myself up into a frenzy.....

primabella

10-08-2003, 03:42 PM

I'll be sending some prayers to you and Killian. :) I hope it all works out fine.

tatsxxx11

10-08-2003, 04:47 PM

Like Logan, my stomach does a major flip with every "Killian" post in "Health." I'm glad it's finally done; I know the wait will be so hard. But all of us here are with you and praying for our Killian. What a good boy!! I can't believe he tolerated it under local, with barely a blink. He is amazing Sue; such a fighter, and I know you're so proud of him. Me and Star and Cody are sending you both our love and our prayers for a good report on Monday. We're with you Sue, always. Love, Sandra

ChrisH

10-08-2003, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by Logan
.... My heart does a flip-flop every time I see that you have posted here. This time was no exception. ....
Mine too.

I am, and will continue to, keep dearest Killian and you in my prayers.

Big Hugs
Chris

Pam

10-08-2003, 05:08 PM

Sue this topic also shook me. What Killian has gone through already and now this, and undergoing the biopsy without being "under" and not reacting negatively toward anyone! Gosh, Killian you are awesome! It almost makes one think that, after so many visits to the white coats, he understands you are all are trying to help him. I will certainly keep your sweetie in my prayers. One little piece of advice from me *the worry wart*, is for the next 5 days to stay off the computer and stop reading things. I can't tell you how often I have become needlessly upset because of things I have read. The need for knowledge is strong but I don't want you getting worked up needlessly. Easy for me to say, right? :rolleyes: (((Hugs))) to you as you wait and kisses for Killian as we pray for a "benign" result!

clara4457

10-08-2003, 05:29 PM

{{{{{HUGS}}}} to you and Killian as well as Shiloh and all the good vibes I can muster.

Cinder & Smoke

10-08-2003, 05:30 PM

Hi God ~

Need sum Speshul Help fur our Buddie Killian.

Please lite a buncha Kandilz fur him...
We're all Prayin the lab tests come back "OK"
an he bounces back frum this problem.

Keep him strong; an kuld You wrap Your GodsPaws
round his MawMee Sue?
She needs sum Extree Cumfort.

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

slick

10-08-2003, 05:57 PM

Oh boy it's going to be a long 5 days for all of us. Prayers going out for little Killian.

dragondawg

10-08-2003, 06:50 PM

can be associated with many different types of soft tissue cancers such as cutaneous fibrosarcoma, haemangiopericytoma or schwannoma.

Surgery with clean margins is usually the treatment for these cancers. If pathology reports the margins were not clean and it's something like haemangiopericytoma, then follow up local radiation is usually the best course of treatment.

Not all front line Chemo drugs are toxic to the liver.

shais_mom

10-08-2003, 11:59 PM

Prayers on the way for Killi!!!! And his mom and family!!!

Cookiebaker

10-09-2003, 05:57 AM

Big Prayers on the way for you both Killian & Sue!!

Killian, you are such a fighter, and what a good dog! Big hugs to you and Shiloh, too!

stacwase

10-09-2003, 07:23 AM

We're all praying for you, Killian.

KYS

10-09-2003, 09:35 AM

Sending many prayers that the news will be good.
You both have been through so much.

Lots of hugs to killi and you.

(((^..^)))

Karen and the fur gang.

lovemyshiba

10-09-2003, 09:36 AM

Oh Killian, what a brave fighter you are--you are truly amazing!!

Sue, you can count on many prayers coming your way from here--big hugs to Killian and Shiloh.

cloverfdx

10-09-2003, 10:44 AM

oh dear my prayers and thoughts are on the way for Killian and yourself.

takecare of the big fella and yourself.

Rachel

10-09-2003, 12:00 PM

I can't even recount how many times Killian has persevered and prevailed in the face of adversity over the last several years. He is truly the WONDER DOG and a fighter in the best sense of that word. Keep the faith, Sue, this guy is going to pull though once again.

Sudilar

10-09-2003, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Rachel
I can't even recount how many times Killian has persevered and prevailed in the face of adversity over the last several years. He is truly the WONDER DOG and a fighter in the best sense of that word. Keep the faith, Sue, this guy is going to pull though once again.

Again, thank you Everyone for your prayers.

Rachel, I was just thinking today of all the medical conditions Killian has suffered through. It is unbelievable. The thread running through all of it, though, except for liver disease, is autoimmune disease, I think.

Here's a list of what I can even remember: (and these are just the major ones, I won't list the little things like anal gland problems...etc. LOL)

Strange rash, hair loss, emaciated, etc. when first adopted (probably immune system problem started)
Eosinophyllic gingivitis (rare in dogs, usually seen in cats
:rolleyes: )
Constant tooth problems resulting in the loss of 8 teeth
Lip-fold pyoderma
A few benign cysts
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Liver Disease (MVD, Acquired Multiple Liver Shunts, Small liver, High blood pressure in the liver)
And now whatever this tumor is.......

I really can't believe how much he has endured and he still keeps on loving..........

Albea

10-09-2003, 12:40 PM

Sweet, brave Killian, Carina and I are sending you many hugs with our best wishes that, once more, you'll recover your health and that this last visit to the white coat ends up being only a scare.
Sue, prayers are on their way for you and Killie.

momoffuzzyfaces

10-09-2003, 01:00 PM

Prayers on the way from me too for you both. Killian WE'VE always known you are such a good boy and you just keep proving us right. Stay strong sweetie.

dukedogsmom

10-09-2003, 04:45 PM

I know how worried you must be. I would be sick with worry. I think he knew you were trying to help him which is why he behaved so well. I hope the results aren't bad. Let us know how he's doing soon.

K9karen

10-10-2003, 11:25 PM

Poor sweet pumpkin. It's sure going to be a long 5 days. Prayers always for Killi, Sue, and Shiloh too, his loving sister. {hugs]

lizbud

10-11-2003, 11:07 AM

Sue,

Just wondering how Killian is doing today. Is he getting around
ok? Hope he's feeling and acting pretty much normal. I think of
him & Shiloh a lot lately & wonder if Shiloh acts any different
around Killian. Prayers continue for a good report from the Vet.

jackiesdaisy1935

10-11-2003, 08:02 PM

Oh Sue, I just came in to visit a little and saw your post. Poor big feller, he has gone through so much, he deserves a break now.
Lots of prayers going to Killian that the tests come back negative and he will be o.k.. What a brave boy he is, hugs and kisses to him.
Jackie, Perry and Miss Daisy

*LabLoverKEB*

10-11-2003, 11:17 PM

Sadie and I are sending lots of prayers, and hugs your way! :)

Sudilar

10-12-2003, 12:12 AM

Killian is acting fine, eating, being normal. That should be a good sign. Liz, Shiloh isn't acting any differently towards Killi than usual. She isn't picking up any signals from him. This waiting is so hard.......Thanks for the prayers. One tragedy in the family is all I can handle right now. (See notice on Bandit).

Pam

10-12-2003, 07:04 AM

Is tomorrow the day you will hear the results? (Five days from the 8th?) Killian still remains in our prayers and you too as you wait. You and your family have had enough sadness. :( It's time for some good news. We will be staying tuned Sue and hoping and praying for that good news.

Sudilar

10-12-2003, 07:10 AM

Thanks for the prayers, again. I do so appreciate it.

Pam, I should hear by tomorrow, I hope. I am praying that no news is good news?? Why is it taking so long?? All the other times it was back in less time.........unless this time.....No, I am not going to start worrying yet. This is so hard.

tatsxxx11

10-12-2003, 08:29 AM

We're all with you in spirit Sue and sending you and your family our love and prayers It's such a sad, sad day, learning of the passing of Bandit:( And I know how very anxious you are to learn the results of Killian's biopsy; we are too. Perhaps in the past the biopsies were "frozen sections," which can be read almost immediately. "Permanent" sections do take up to a week to be read. Frozen sections are usually 99% reliable in their results but perhaps Dr. Ball wanted there to be absoltutely no question as to the results, as so opted for the latter. I'm so glad that Killian's feeling so well. That's a very good sign!:) We'll all be on pins and needles, waiting to hear from you and send you and Killian our love and positive thoughts and prayers. EVERYTHING crossed!! And of course, love and hugs to Shiloh!!

Aspen and Misty

10-12-2003, 04:14 PM

OMG! I just found this thread ::prayers on the way!:: I'll habe everyone pray for you at school tomrrow (yea we have prayer time in the morning and I always in clud PT problems in there :D )

::crosses fingers::

Ash

stacwase

10-12-2003, 04:21 PM

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for Killian. Let us know right away, OK?

Foam

10-12-2003, 04:52 PM

Oh, Sue. I'm glad he's showing good signs. I'll definetly keep him in my prayers. **hugs**

captain

10-12-2003, 07:06 PM

Sue,

Prayers, hugs and kisses for you, Shiloh and Killi ...........

{{{{{hugs across the miles}}}}}

Sudilar

10-13-2003, 06:24 PM

IT'S BENIGN!!!!
It was a trichoblastoma, a tumor of the hair follicle!!! They got "clear margins" and it should not cause him any more trouble!!
Thanks for all the prayers!!! Little miracles happen!!!!!!

tatsxxx11

10-13-2003, 06:31 PM

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excuse me, I have to go have a cryl

lovemyshiba

10-13-2003, 06:34 PM

YAY FOR KILLIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)

Logan

10-13-2003, 07:00 PM

What wonderful news, Sue!!!! All that worry and it is all going to be ok. I cannot blame you for the worry! I would have worried too!!!! :D

Go hug that sweet boy and give him big kisses from me and my girls!!! :)

Aspen and Misty

10-13-2003, 07:02 PM

O!! I am sooo happy to hear this and so will all my school friends. I explained what was happening to Killian this morning to them all and they all are keeping him in there prayers. We prayed for him during every class period being sure to get our point across :p

They all are going to be so happy to hear this! I'm so glad this is good news!

Ash

captain

10-13-2003, 07:07 PM

YAY!!!!!!

mugsy

10-13-2003, 07:37 PM

At last!!! Some good news!! I am so happy for you and Killi Sue. Thanks for the update.

Sudilar

10-13-2003, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
O!! I am sooo happy to hear this and so will all my school friends. I explained what was happening to Killian this morning to them all and they all are keeping him in there prayers. We prayed for him during every class period being sure to get our point across :p

I know all your classmates' prayers and PetTalkers prayers have helped!!!!!!

I am soooo happy!!!! I can't tell you all how I feel right now!!! Needless to say, Killi got a lot of hugs and smooches tonight!! Of course, Shiloh did, too. :rolleyes:
Woohoo!!!!

Thanks, again, Everyone!!!!

Foam

10-13-2003, 08:49 PM

That's GREAT news, Sue!!!!!
Congratulations, Killian you big brave boy! :D:D:D
**hugs** Eep! I'm so excited for you!! :)

Cincy'sMom

10-13-2003, 09:27 PM

WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!

ChrisH

10-14-2003, 04:45 AM

Yippee!!! :D http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid53/p992dfc6b02c20c7e4afd683603b884e0/fc8cc872.gif

Sue, wonderful, wonderful news!!!:D I am so, so, happy for Killian and you. :)

Sending big hugs and kisses for sweetheart Killi, and sister Shiloh too !!

Chris

anna_66

10-14-2003, 04:56 AM

I couldn't be more happy for you and Killian, Sue:D
Isn't the power or prayer wonderful?!!!

Pam

10-14-2003, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by Sudilar
IT'S BENIGN!!!!

YAY!!!! I couldn't get on the internet at all yesterday after I got home from work (Comcast was down all night :( ) so I couldn't check on Killian. This news was certainly worth waiting for! Gee, all of that scary stuff from a hair follicle! :) Killian boy we are so happy you are going to be just fine and I know your mommy is feeling sooo much better too! :) (Thank you God for answering our prayers!)