Sara is scheduled for Surgery

[zippy-kat]

Monday we took Sara to the vet to have a suspicious bump looked at. Test results came back today... looks like it's cancerous.

Our pupperoo goes under the knife on the 15th. :(

Please keep us in your thoughts!

[Cincy'sMom]

We'll be sure to keep Sara in our thoughts :(

[anna_66]

Oh I hope all goes well during surgery. We'll be keeping you and her in our thoughs.

[KYS]

Sending positive vibes. Please keep us updated.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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Hi God ~

Prayer Pups here, an ME Too ~ BOWSER!
We'z kallin bout my KUZIN or NIECE or sum sorta Relative!!

Shhhh... don't shout! He kan hear ya, Bowz.

Sorrie, God - Bowz iz sorta a "Trainee" here inna Purrayer Offiss.
It'z his Furst Kall up ta HQ.

God, kan You paLeeze do a Sir Jury Assist on da 15th?

We'd 'preciate it iffin You kuld <ride along> to da Hoppsbittel an
<skrub in> whilst they remove da *bump* on Sara Pup...
Please <guide> da White Coat's hanz an Help em ta get it all off.

Allua Pet Talkerz are gonna be kallin in wiff Purrayers fur Sara;
and we'll be Lightin Up da Prayer Kandilz, too.

Bowser here! ~ THANKS, God!!

/s/ the (THREE) Prayer Pups
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[Glacier]

My Paxil is having the same surgery on the same day! I will be praying that both furbabies come through this alright!

[wolf_Q]

Oh no I'm really sorry to hear this. :( I hope the surgery goes well and they are able to get all of it out!

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Glacier
My Paxil is having the same surgery on the same day! I will be praying that both furbabies come through this alright!

Glacier,
I thought of dear, sweet Paxil as soon as I got the news. I *think* it's even the same type of cancer. Will be holding you in our thoughts, too!


Everyone,
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!

[Glacier]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Glacier,
I thought of dear, sweet Paxil as soon as I got the news. I *think* it's even the same type of cancer.

Paxil has a mast cell tumor. Is that what Sara has?

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by Glacier
Paxil has a mast cell tumor. Is that what Sara has?

I'm not a 100% certain, yet.
The secretary called us (vet wasn't there today) and told us the tests results came back. Dr. N said Sara had a round cell tumor and to get her in ASAP to have it removed and sent to some lab.

I looked up "canine round cell tumor" and, while there are other "versions," it looks like all are malignant and there's a strong possibility it's a mast cell tumor. A number of the sites mentioned that boxers and other bully breeds are prone to it (mast cell). Like Paxil, it was/is a bump on the (hind) leg.

Our poor babies! :(

[shais_mom]

Thoughts and prayers on you're way

[Corinna]

We here at the brubaker crew will be praying and sending hugs to you all.

[Albea]

Prayers and healing thoughts going Sara's way.

[dragondawg]

MCTs are characterized by being extremely variable in shape, color, and texture. Although Boxers have a tendency to develop MCTs, 50% are the benign form.

The best treatment for MCT is surgery taking wide margins around the tumor. If it comes back as cancerous, and/or if grade II+, and the margins were seen to be "dirty" then local radiation is used to clean up any stray cells missed by surgery.

MCT has a tendency to be very metastatic. The usual tactic of using ultrasound to find internal tumors may or may not work for MCT. Sometimes an affected spleen or liver will appear clean. Apparently the only place MCT can not hide without being noticed by ultrasound are the kidneys.

MCT which has gone into metastasis is extremely difficult to treat. Chemo drugs such as Vincristine and Cytoxin with the old standby of Prednisone are used and can induce short remissions.

MCT is derived from the cell line that one would guess- Mast Cells. These are the cells responsible for the release of histamine when encountering a foreign antigen. This causes a cascade effect of allergic and inflamatory responses. In MCT puppies the high release of histamine can readily result in ulcers. Therefore both acid blockers (e.g. cimetidine, rantidine), and anti-histamines are used to provide pallative relief.

There is evidence the incorporation of Omega-3s in the diet and its anti-inflamatory properties, including inhibiting the release of histamine helps with this disease. You should consider starting fish oil administration. Most dogs really enjoy the taste. Avoid giving Flax oil, and stick with the fish oil. Also Vitamin-E (dry or the succinate salt form) has also been found beneficial in decreasing the inflamation.

Again, given the difficulty in treating metastatic MCT, the best chance is in getting it out with surgery, and possible follow up radiation.

[lizbud]

Best of luck with Sara's surgery next week. I'll be sure to keep
her in my prayers.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers on the way for Sara and you and the entire family. :(

[schteve_d]

Best of luck and happy thoughts for Sara and Paxil. I hope everything works out for you both!

[Sudilar]

My deepest prayers are with Sara and Paxil in their upcoming fight for health. Prayers for their families, too. I can imagine the fear and worry you are all going through. Hugs and big time prayers.

[ChrisH]

Good thoughts and prayers on the way for Sara.

Hugs

[tatsxxx11]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Tonya:( I know how upsetting this is for you and your family, Tonya; you must be beside yourself with fear and worry:( LOTS of positive thoughts and healing prayers are on the way for your precious Sara and for dear Paxil! And big hugs to you, friend. Give Sara a kiss for me, ok? We'll be anxiously awaiting the update. Sandra

[Crikit]

So sorry to hear about this Tonya, I'll keep you and Sarah in my thoughts.

[Rachel]

Our thoughts and prayers will very definitely be with our Sara and Paxil. Please keep us informed on how they progress through surgery and recovery and any other treatment or medication.

[slick]

:eek: :( Oh Sis, I'm so sorry but I only saw this now. Poor Sara and poor you. If it isn't one thing, it's another. Certainly more prayers on the way for sweet Sara.

{{{HUGS}}}
Slick

[gini]

Thanks to Slick, I have just seen this thread too.

Oh Tonya, I can't tell you how sorry I am that Sara has a tumor.

All I can do is add my prayers to all of the others and hope that the outcome is good.

I will add some prayers for your whole family.

Big hugs to you.
Gini

[Cinder & Smoke]

Sleep well tonite, Dear Sara ~
an try not to wurrie bout da Sir Jury...

We have God <skrubbin in> tumorrow -
youze gonna be in Gud Hanz.

An we got da Purrayer Kandils all lited up inna windowz!!

Bowzie sendz his Luv!!

Check in when ya gets Home.

;)
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[Sudilar]

Any news? Hope all went well.

[Corinna]

still praying here til we hear more on Sara and Paxcil.

[tatsxxx11]

Lots of hopeful thoughts and prayers being said as we wait for the updates on Paxil and Sara.

[Lexi_Lover]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
Lots of hopeful thoughts and prayers being said as we wait for the updates on Paxil and Sara.

Paxil's update is in dog general! :D

I hope you can update us soon!

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

I am thinking of you and Sara--I hope that all is going well.

[anna_66]

Tonya, just wondering how Sara is doing after her surgery.
I hope all went well with the surgery.

[NoahsMommy]

I'll be praying for Sara, Zip. :(

[zippy-kat]

Her surgery wasn't until 1.30pm-ish and I was quite surprised they let us bring her home; I felt for sure they'd make her stay overnight. The anesthesia has made her sooooo sick... :(

Initially, we gave her small amounts of water wich she kept down. She was acting hungry (hadn't ate in almost 24 hrs) so we gave her less than 1/2 of what she normally eats. She threw that up and hasn't been able to keep anything down since. She's pretty dazed and keeps whining... not sure if that's because she's disoriented or in pain.

The tumor on her leg was sent off for (another) biopsy. They found another lump during surgery (on her side) and removed that; thankfully, it was just one of those "fatty" cyst things.

Thank you guys for all the well-wishes and prayers! Not sure when to expect the biopsy results but will let you know what we find out.

[NoahsMommy]

I'll be praying hard for good news when the tests come back.

Give Sara gentle kisses for me. Poor girl...anesthesia can really make them feel icky. :(

[shais_mom]

gentle hugs to sweet Sara.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

THANKS, God!!

(Guess we furgotz ta 'mention' da Uppyset problem wiffa
laffing gas... but we kan deal wiff dat.)

Please Let It Be dat da White Coat got allua bad stuff off,
and that Sara makes a complete recovery.

THANKS, agin, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups (all THREE of em) ;)
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[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear Sara made it through everything a-okay. Hope the results coming back is good news

[Glacier]

I hope Sara is feeling better today. Glad to hear her surgery went well and that the second lump was nothing! Get well soon Sara.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Glad to hear Sara is home. I hope the upset tummy is better soon. That surgery stuff can really make you feel punky!
Maybe just feeding her a bite or two at a time will help.
Prayers will continue!

[Sudilar]

Hope Sara is feeling better today. Prayers that all are benign.

[zippy-kat]

GOOOOOODDDDD NEEEWWWSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

The tumor was, in fact, benign! :D

The results revealed that, while there were a few round cells, the 'bump' was just that... a bump!

I can't recall the "big" name but he said he usually only sees on these on younger dogs. Normally, the white blood cells attack it and it goes away on it's own. However with boxers, he recommends testing and/or removing any bump.

THANK YOU GUYS for your prayers!!!!!!! :D

[schteve_d]

Great News!!! Congrats to you and Sara!

[Lexi_Lover]

What excellent news! :D I'm so happy! And I bet you are relieved as well! Good job Sara, you sure are a fighter!

Now how about some pics to celebrate? ;) :p

[lizbud]

Good news for Sara.:) I'm so happy to hear that all went
well & no more bad news. Feel better quick Sara.:)

[Sudilar]

Absolutely WONDERFUL news!!!!! Woohoo!

[Corinna]

Hope Sara is recouping as fast as Paxcil. Glad both are doing well after all the worry.

[wolf_Q]

I'm so glad to hear the tumor isn't cancerous! I hope Sara is feeling better now!

[gini]

What a nice way for me to end a long day...........with this excellent news.

Big treats are in store for Sara..........and lots of loving on her.

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Hi, God ~

Did'Ja see da GUD Newz bout Sara??

Prolly, but in kaze Ya *missed* da Memo...


Originally posted by zippy-kat

GOOOOOODDDDD NEEEWWWSSSSS!!!!!

The tumor was, in fact, benign! :D


THANKS, God!!!

/s/ the (3) Prayer Pups
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[slick]

Zip,
I'm so happy that Sara's going to be OK. Pet Talk prayers have worked another miracle.

Hugs to you Sis and kisses to the furbabies
slick xoxo

[Glacier]

Yah!!! What good news!

[Karen]

Yay! It's so good when a bump is just a bump! Glad it's gone any way. Bellyrubs for silly Sara!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Wonderful news, indeed!
Hope Sara is feeling lots better by now!:D

[tatsxxx11]

I was so relieved to read the happy update, Tonya!:):):) Yay, no cancer!!! Please give Sara some big hugs for me!:)

[ramanth]

Wonderful news! :)