danmcq Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Took both of our Dobies in for shots and checkups today. The vet found a round nodule about the size of a pencil eraser in a fold of skin on Chloe's ear, did a quick test and it is cancerous. She will be going into surgery tomorrow morning at 830 to remove that nodule and an area about 1 1/2 in diameter extra removed around it to ensure they get and lose cells. The good news is the vet says he can cut some flaps from the skull area and somehow place them over the missing ear area he will be removing to make her ear still appear normal. They will let us know after the lab work is done on the cancer as to whether it is stage 1,2 or 3. They suspect 1 to 2 and we're hoping that also. If it turns out to be stage 3, meaning it has spread cells to other areas, then we'll have to see where it goes from there in terms of radiation therapy. Jesus, you just never know when your going to get a surprise you weren't expecting. Chloe: <br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2009/07/09 21:18
Poppy Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Dan im really sorry to hear this news I do hope everything goes ok for you .I lost my labrador to cancer 12 years ago now soio I know what it feels like .My best wishes to you and all and really hope things turn out well
Eckobird Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Oh I am sorry to hear that Dan. I hope everything goes ok and the tests come back good. My thoughts are with you. Chloe is beautiful btw.
Luvparrots Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 I will pray for Chloe's full recovery. My sweet pug, lily had a cancerous nodule removed from her thigh and she is right as rain now so take heart that Chloe will be as lucky. Fingers crossed for Chloe.
kittykittykitty Posted July 10, 2009 Posted July 10, 2009 Oh, I am so sorry!{Feel-bad-00020072}Our babies whether furry or feathered are such an important part of our lives. Chole is in my thoughts.
she Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 I hope Chloe has her opp and all goes well.She is a beautiful dog.Fingers crossed for her full recovery.
judygram Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 I'm sorry to hear Chloe has cancer but I hope it turns out to be in the early stages and they can get it all, hope all goes well in the surgery and waiting to hear what you find out.
Talon Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Dan, I am sorry to hear this sad news. I am praying that all goes well. Please keep us posted.
Joolesgreyuk Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 I'm so sorry Dan, I hope you get some encouraging news back from the lab. Lovely dog you have there.
cf737 Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Chloe is a beautiful dog and I hope all goes well for you and her, Dan. You really do never know what might hit you on seemingly an ordinary day.
BaxtersMom Posted July 11, 2009 Posted July 11, 2009 Chloe is beautiful. Like everyone else I'm hoping it has been caught early and all will be back to normal in no time. I will keep you all in my thoughts and pray for a speedy recovery.
danmcq Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks to everyone for your well wishes and prayers. Chloe came out of surgery late yesterday afternoon. AS all critters after being under, she was really out of it until early this morning. up and down, confused in pain etc. all night. The surgery went well and we won't have the lab work back on the tissue removed until Monday after next. I'll let you all know the results and we're praying for good news. :-) Here's our VERY NEEDFUL Princess with her new hat on. ;-) <br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2009/07/11 21:28
casper Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Dan, I will be praying for good news for you on Monday. Poor Chloe, she looks very sad in that picture, I want to come and give her a big love:kiss: My thoughts are with you Dan, let us all know as soon as you are able to wont you?
Poppy Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 I really hope for good news Monday Dan My very best wishes and thoughts are with you :kiss:
kittykittykitty Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 What a sweet baby! Poor darling! I, too, am praying for good news.
NicoleA Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 what a beautiful dog. i think its the most beautiful dobermann i ever seen.. I have two dogs.. Both of them are Amstaff i looooooove dogs.. they are my whole life
Toni Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Fingers crossed, prayers too on the news with the lab work. I loveeeee Dobies.I had two but mine were the black, rust color.
SunnyBird Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Awwwwww poor thing. Lots of cuddles and the favorite foods needed here.... Praying for you that all is well, and it very likely will be. Doctors tend to be overzealous and often negative, just to prepare you for the worst "in case".
danmcq Posted July 14, 2009 Author Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks again for all the prayers and positive thoughts for Chloe. My wife took her in yesterday afternoon for a dressing change. The results are that it was early stage two cancer. However, they GreYt news is that the lab results also show they got all the cancer cells by removing a large diameter around the growth. The vet did a good job on the surgery and the way he moved skin and fur from the head to the ear will heal with almost no noticeable scaring or bald spots. :-) Again, thanks for all your support and caring in this dramatic time!!
Poppy Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Really good news dan .Im so happy for you all Best wishes <br><br>Post edited by: Poppy, at: 2009/07/14 15:17
judygram Posted July 14, 2009 Posted July 14, 2009 Thats great news Dan, I know you and Kim are very happy about that and I hope Chloe gets over it soon and back to being herself, thanks for letting us know.
Talon Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 That's wonderful news! I'm so happy she is back with her family!
kittykittykitty Posted July 15, 2009 Posted July 15, 2009 YES!!! Really good news!!!:cheer: {Feel-good-000200BB}
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