Spleanic Tumour

[paddywak]

Just been to the vets for Max's check up and injections, and she thinks he might have a Spleanic Tumour. He's got to go for an X-Ray next Monday. Does any body have any experience of these? The vet didn't really want to commit herself till after the X-Ray and when I googled it just seemed a bit technical. I'd appreciate some info in nice plain terms that a layman can understand. He doesn't show an signs of pain or discomfort and will, if the worst comes to the worst, an operation help at his age or what? Trish is distraught and I'm not much better. We've got insurance so the cost doesn't matter but we want to do the best for Max. Please help.

[anneasquith]

i have no experience paddy, but i hope the " tests" dont reveal anything bad.

[Noraq]

very sorry to hear this Paddy..I hope you get some positive feed back.

[paddywak]

Thanks for your kind replies, he's 10 now and it only seems five minutes since we went to pick him at 4 weeks old. All we can do now is wait and hope for good news

[daffy654]

http://www.acvs.org/A.../SplenicMassesinDogs/

This gives straightforward information.

Good luck to you and Max.x

[paddywak]

Thanks for that Daffy, but I don't know if it makes me feel better or worse we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed and see what the vet says after the X-Ray and tests.

[ruthann58]

hope all goes well, cant believe you have got to wait a week for the xray xx

[lankeela]

Probably not what you want to hear but my friend lost an eight year old Rottie recently when a tumour in his speen ruptured. He seemed fine but just collapsed in the yard and had to be put to sleep. At least you will know if there is a problem and be in a position to deal with it. Lets hope it is a false alarm and its not a serious problem. I recently went to a seminar on cancer in dogs, and they said that surgery combined with low dose chemo is the best option in most cases, and the low dose chemo has less side effects than a human would suffer, as they go for shorter term quality of life rather than extending life at any price as they do with humans who have high doses of chemo. Thinking of you all.

[paddywak]

Trish and I have been worrying all day and I must admit blaming ourselfs a little as well, wondering if things we'd noted over the last few weeks and put down to Max just getting on a bit were actually this problem showing itself. it's going to be a long week. Once again thanks everyone for your concern

[lankeela]

Don't blame yourselves, if we ran to the vets for every little thing we would never be out of there. Also if anything serious was obvious or imminent I am sure the vet would have wanted him in there and then. Wait till the x-ray and then you will know for sure and be guided by your vet.

[jakep]

Be guided by your vet but do remember that you know Max best. Thinking of you as we have recently had a 5 day wait for cancer results. (Positive but lip tumour completely removed).
A splenic tumour would be easier to remove if your vet has found it early. Write down all your questions as you think of them as you may go blank at the vets.
Your minds must be in turmoil. Hug your boy - often.

[paddywak]

When ever this sort of thing comes up it's easy to trot out the old do whats best for your furry friend, but when it's your friend it's not so easy.Every time Trish thinks about it she starts crying and I'm not much better. I suppose all we can do is carry on as normal and see what happens Monday. I keep thinking of every option and I just don't know what to do all I can hope that even if it is a tumour we can treat it and give Max a few more years of quality time.