OMG, there's a lump between Luna's shoulder blades!!! (Update Aug. 15)

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 08-08-2006, 04:54 AM

Kirsten, try not to worry to much, please.... . You say it is movable, so the chance that it is nothing serious is real!!
Of course, I understand your fear, I would react the same way....

**kb2yjx** · 08-08-2006, 01:37 PM

Any word???

**lvpets2002** · 08-08-2006, 01:57 PM

OMG Kristen I am so sorry & sad for you & Luna.. Hope all is ok.. ((((HUGS & PRAYERS)))) from me & the girls..

**Kirsten** · 08-08-2006, 02:16 PM

I took her to two different vets after work today. Both my regular vet and the other vet in town are on vacation and had substitute vets in their offices (the first one very young, the second one very old); they checked the lump but couldn't say wether it was benign or malign. Of course I know they cannot tell without a biopsy, or histology, but they told me to wait several weeks and watch the growth of the tumor. And they say that it's movable is NOT a guarantee for a benign one, so this small hope I had is also gone now.

That's all I know for now.

All I can do is waiting and fear for Luna's life.

My regular vet will be back in two weeks, and I will call her as soon as she's back and ask for advice. My personal opinion is not to wait too long with the sugery, because why should you wait until it's worse? On the other hand, if it's a sarcoma, the chances aren't good anyway, with or without surgery.

Kirsten

**Queen of Poop** · 08-08-2006, 02:44 PM

Sounds like there is a reason they are substitute vets. Is there any other "real" vet you can take her to before your vet is back. Two weeks will be agony and seem like an eternity. Keep a close watch on the lump. But do not give it so much attention that Luna becomes aware of it. Although it sounds like she wouldn't be able to reach it. I will pray that it is just a lump and nothing that needs any attention or causes her (and you) any difficulty. Please give Luna a big KISS.

**Barbara** · 08-08-2006, 03:18 PM

I think the lump should get looked at anyway. So surgery would be the next option. It does not make sense to wait. Either it is a little fat lump or not - but in the latter case it should happen soon.

Keeping all my fingers crossed.

**orangemm** · 08-08-2006, 03:48 PM

Hugs to you and prayers for Luna. I'm hoping and praying it will be nothing more than a fatty tumor that can be removed.

Don't go imagining the worst scenario. There is always hope.

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 08-08-2006, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by Barbara

I think the lump should get looked at anyway. So surgery would be the next option. It does not make sense to wait. Either it is a little fat lump or not - but in the latter case it should happen soon.

Keeping all my fingers crossed.

I agree with Barbara! There must be a reliable clinic somewhere near you. No matter if that lump is bad or not, it is better to have it removed.... .
Good luck sweet Luna!!