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Tumor...good thoughts needed

Posted : 5/6/2010 8:18:59 AM

Well, I guess the saying "When it rains, it pours" is oh so true! This couldn't have come at a worse time. I was checking the ears on my little boy Charlie Monday and found a "lump" inside that concerned me. It's on the inner part of the flap of all places so off to the vet we went. I've been trying to avoid the vets due to the cost but this couldn't be put off. Anyhow, the doctor claims it's a tumor and it should be removed! :(

I'm not sure when we'll be able to have it removed. I'll keep ya all informed and updated.

Could use some of the thoughts, prayers and vibes if you got any to spare.

Thanks

calliecritturs

Posted : 5/6/2010 8:51:45 AM

Oh dang -- did he aspirate it?? You really don't need more right now. Good thots and prayers for sure!

glenmar

Posted : 5/6/2010 9:01:10 AM

The great thing about good thots and prayers....the more you give away, the more you get! Thinking of you guys!

JackieG

Posted : 5/6/2010 9:08:19 AM

I'll keep you and Charlie in my thoughts and prayers.

kpwlee

Posted : 5/6/2010 9:31:05 AM

You are both in our prayers!

aerial1313

Posted : 5/6/2010 10:03:22 AM

You and Charlie are in our thoughts. Sending non-tumor vibes your way.

cakana

Posted : 5/6/2010 10:08:12 AM

Good thoughts from me too. We had to have a tumor removed from Sassy's ear last year and it was benign. I hope the same will be true for Charlie.

jessies_mom

Posted : 5/6/2010 7:02:32 PM

calliecritturs
Oh dang -- did he aspirate it??

Good question; that wouldn't be very expensive and you would know what you're dealing with. I hope it's a benign growth; sending good vibes.

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 5/7/2010 10:54:05 AM

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers.

jessies_mom

calliecritturs
Oh dang -- did he aspirate it??

Good question; that wouldn't be very expensive and you would know what you're dealing with. I hope it's a benign growth; sending good vibes.

No, they didn't aspirate it. They didn't see a need for it at that moment. They told me it didn't look tooo serious and to keep an eye on it for now. Usually I'd have them aspirate and send the sample away but I just can't afford it at the moment. I'll be drove nuts till it's taken care of...as usual.

Thanks again.

calliecritturs

Posted : 5/7/2010 1:20:53 PM

Hmmm, now Dr. Bailey would tell you then and there -- if they look at it under a scope they can tell you if it's fatty -- or has mast cell or whatever in it. Shouldn't need to go to a lab to be honest. Takes a few minutes but shouldn't be a big deal -- my vet charges VERY minimally for something like that -- maybe $10 - $15 tops.

Johnny&Tessy

Posted : 5/7/2010 1:40:20 PM

I never even thought of them looking under the scope!!! DUH If it only came to $10-$15 tops it wouldn't be so bad. Just to say "HI" to the doctors costs over $40! Just for a simple PCV it's $45 (without tax)!!! They got a new analyzer and the price for CBC's has risen also! I think like $65 without tax. They wonder why a person can't afford to go to them.

Maybe I'll try to get him in the next time I take Tessy in. I'm going to get them to do a dental on him while he's under. Might as well kill two birds with one stone! Shouldn't hurt anything to have that done also should it?

calliecritturs

Posted : 5/7/2010 9:42:25 PM

No, it's a good idea.

I do question things -- "Hmmm -- you would have to SEND that out? Can't the vet just look at that under the scope and see if it's fat or mast cell? Can we keep this affordable here?"

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 5/7/2010 9:48:46 PM

I just saw this, so I'm a little late, but I just wanted to let you know that we're sending good thoughts to both you & Charlie!

miranadobe

Posted : 5/7/2010 10:16:37 PM

Gracie has a tumor on her side that popped up fast, and although fatty tumors are very common in Dobes, I was dreading the vet diagnosis of what else it could be. Meanwhile, I'm pretty darned broke these days, so it was a mega relief that the vet aspirated it and confirmed it's just a fatty tumor. However, because of the location, it needs to get removed once I can afford it. I understand your trepidation about the situation, and hope all turns out well.

willowchow

Posted : 5/7/2010 10:44:13 PM

Oh, goodness, it's always something with these dogs!!! I think they need to get jobs! Hope it's nothing serious for you guys, John.