Mast Cell Tumours

[wild whippies]

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My lad Jeebs has been to the vets today, he came up with what was thought to be a histiocytoma but the lump has got really aggresive and he's scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning as it's now suspected to be a Mast Cell Tumour. It may well be that it is still a histiocytoma that's broken down and got infected but as there's been no response to anti-biotics the vet feels it looks 'angry' and more likely to be a mast cell tumour.

His operation is to remove the lump and a reasonable border of skin surrounding it. The lump itself is on the outside aspect of his hock joint and as it's about 1.5cm diameter, further excision of a border on top of this is going to remove most of the skin covering his hock. The vet is opting for letting the underlying tissue to granulate along with a grafting of pig's pancreas tissue.

Obviously I'm not going to know the grade of the tumour until lab results are complete but I'm really posting to get a 'feel' of incidences of this within whippets and what treatment has been needed following initial surgery. My biggest fear being the need for further treatment, i.e. Chemo. My current feeling is that I personally couldn't put him through an aggresive treatment like Chemo due to his young age (my experiences with oral tumours being that the younger the person is, the more aggresive and likely to recur regardless of treatment) but also because he's a very sensitive dog who I (and others who know him) feel he would really struggle with this kind of treatment.

I'd really appreciate any experiences people could share, I appreciate it's early days but I want to have a plan of action in my mind that's focusing around his well being rather than being swayed by my own emotions.

Many thanks, Jac

 

[Zephyr]

I'm sorry to hear this Jac, I know how worrying this must be for you, and I really hope it is a simple histiocytoma. :luck:

Regarding mast cell tumours, I don't know much about the current treatment and prognosis of these, but I know things have changed a lot since I left vet nursing and there may be an improvement in both. For my money, I prefer to be referred to an oncologist who will have the most knowledge of the latest research available as to the most effective treatment.

Very best of luck with Jeebs :huggles: :luck:

 

[whippetmad]

Very sorry to hear about this,the best of luck with Jebs :luck: :wub: :wub:

 

[kris]

hugs to jeebies from his nana. :huggles: i hope this isnt bad news when it comes back from being checked out :'(

good luck to baba :luck: :luck: :luck:

 

[wild whippies]

Thanks :huggles: The reason I'm still hoping it's a histiocytoma is because I think it's ulceration could be caused by it being rubbed / traumatised when he lies on it. Obviously I'm no expert but the but the vet is so we'll go with his wishes. He's a brilliant vet and he's kindly referred Jeebs to a colleague who he feels would be better managing the situation so I have every faith in the people looking after him. I'm just a bit stunned at the mo. Thanks to the kind person who PM'd me, I really appreciate it. :huggles:

 

[lizzyb]

Really sorry to hear this ,wishing Jeebs the best :luck: of for he op .

 

[herby]

jac contact stormy. dont forget hes going throught that with his ol storm.

 

[saraquele]

sorry to hear about little jeebs

i have no information but i wish you both good luck :luck: :luck: :luck:

 

[michelle]

sorry to hear about jeeb's jac...hope everything works out ok and he makes a full recovery x

 

[Strike Whippets]

I can't help you, but sorry to hear about Jeebs ....Thinking of you :luck: :luck:

 

[nicky12]

you must be worried sick ,sendong lots of :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: and huddles to you both :huggles: :huggles:

 

[Cornish]

I am so sorry to hear that.

I hope everything goes ok. :huggles:

 

[buffyrannoch]

So sorry to hear this Jac, everything is crossed for him here :luck: :luck: :luck:

 

[~Helen~]

can't add anything, jac, but lots of positive thoughts :luck:

 

[nina]

I have everything crossed for a good outcome :luck:

Thinking of you both & sending loads of healing thoughts, love & cuddles :huggles:

 

[BeeJay]

My lad Jeebs has been to the vets today, he came up with what was thought to be a histiocytoma but the lump has got really aggresive and he's scheduled for surgery tomorrow morning as it's now suspected to be a Mast Cell Tumour. It may well be that it is still a histiocytoma that's broken down and got infected but as there's been no response to anti-biotics the vet feels it looks 'angry' and more likely to be a mast cell tumour.His operation is to remove the lump and a reasonable border of skin surrounding it. The lump itself is on the outside aspect of his hock joint and as it's about 1.5cm diameter, further excision of a border on top of this is going to remove most of the skin covering his hock. The vet is opting for letting the underlying tissue to granulate along with a grafting of pig's pancreas tissue.

Obviously I'm not going to know the grade of the tumour until lab results are complete but I'm really posting to get a 'feel' of incidences of this within whippets and what treatment has been needed following initial surgery. My biggest fear being the need for further treatment, i.e. Chemo. My current feeling is that I personally couldn't put him through an aggresive treatment like Chemo due to his young age (my experiences with oral tumours being that the younger the person is, the more aggresive and likely to recur regardless of treatment) but also because he's a very sensitive dog who I (and others who know him) feel he would really struggle with this kind of treatment.

I'd really appreciate any experiences people could share, I appreciate it's early days but I want to have a plan of action in my mind that's focusing around his well being rather than being swayed by my own emotions.

Many thanks, Jac

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's a Histiocytoma that's got infected.

I haven't had any experience of mast cell tumours. My thoughts are with you and Jeebs.

 

[alfyn]

i'm so sorry to here about Jeebs

Hope things work out ok for you both :luck: :luck: :luck: :huggles:

 

[Susan]

:luck: Hope all goes well :luck:

Jax pm me me if you need to just talk :huggles: been there before. I know how your feeling

Worried sick and it all

 

[wild whippies]

Thanks ever so much everyone. :huggles: I'm really touched by your kindness. I'll keep you all updated. :luck: :huggles:

 

[J.T.]

I hope everything goes well & that the news is good from the vets. Fingers & paws all crossed for you & Jeebs :luck: :luck:

Julie & hounds