Mast cell tumour

[Nikki Chasty]

Otto has just had two lumps removed. One on his face and the other on his leg. The vet has just called and said mixed results the face was something that I cannot remember but nothing to worry about and the leg of is a grade 2 mast cell tumour. He said that he gave it a large margin and thinks there is no need for further treatment at this time. My lovely boy will be five in September so is still a baby :( I guess I'm just wondering if anybody has any advice or if there is anything I can do with regards to diet or supplement.

Many thanks

Nikki and Otto

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[Paul & Jane]

Can't give any advice, but Rubi had a very aggressive mast cell tumour
at 18 months old, on a very difficult spot on her lady-parts so no
extra tissue could be removed around it. She's now 6, and again was
clear at this year's check-up at the vets. Good luck, hope that's some
reassurance!

Paul, Jane,
Leksi & Rubi

[Ros Leighton]

Hi Nikki - it's so scary isn't it? I had two MCT's removed from Lily last
year - she's 8. Both were fortunately Grade 1, requiring no follow up other
than vigilance in looking for any further skin lesions.

MCT's are the most common of skin cancers in ALL dogs. Lots and lots of dogs
have them - Merck Veterinary manual (www.merckveterinarymanual.com) says
this
"These tumors are the most frequently recognized malignant or potentially
malignant neoplasms of dogs."

This page has some information that seems helpful -
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/deptsOncology/owners/mastCell.aspx
and includes the following statement -
"Prognosis
The prognosis for completely removed grade I and grade II tumors is
excellent."

This Australian website also has some interesting info -
http://www.dogcancer.net.au/cancer-mast-cell.php

From what I learned, there is some difference of professional opinion on the
treatment of Grade II tumours. Some say no follow up, but I think it may
depend on whether or not the dog has had previous MCT's removed. A Vizsla
owning friend has one girl who has had many MCT's and she has had
prednisone follow up, and some vets will check organs - lungs, liver, etc -
with x-rays/scans to ensure there is no spread. I know my own vet x-rayed
Lily prior to surgery after having confirmed the MCT diagnosis on fine
needle aspiration.

Good luck with Otto - I hope he never has another MCT!!

Cheers
Ros

[Susie Zarpanely]

Hi Nicki
 
My girl had a squamous cell carcinoma, some 10 years ago now and I remember a web site on canine cancers (I probably googled just that) It had lots of info on feeding support, explainations as to what was happening and how to help etc One thing that stays in my mind was cottage cheese and flax seed oil daily! Probably because it was so hard to find then! She was 9 then and died just over 14 years old
 
Good luck to Otto
and you Susie
 
 

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[Pam Joyce]

Hi Nikki
Csilla had two grade 2 MCTs removed last year. You can call me on 01353 624
443 if you want to have a chat about it.
regards
Pam

Many thanks

Nikki and Otto

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[Nikki Chasty]

Thank you for your replies :) I will see what is said on Friday. Paul do they do any special check on Rubi annually ?

Thanks again

Nikki :)

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[Paul & Jane]

Hi Nikki,

The specialist wanted us to have a full scan every year. We made a
decision early on that we wouldn't be likely to treat any internal
cancers, not wanting to put a dog through chemo or radiotherapy, so
this wasn't worth doing. Our own vet, who we have a very good
relationship with and trust fully, checks her lymph glands every time
she's in, certainly annually at least, and we keep a very close eye on
her for lumps; easy to do on a short-haired breed. Five year on and no
sign of any problems at all, touch wood!

Paul

On Jul 12, 8:32 pm, Nikki Chasty <ncha...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Thank you for your replies :) I will see what is said on Friday.  Paul do they do any special check on Rubi annually ?
>
> Thanks again
>
> Nikki :)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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