Another FNA for Reuben

[Lisa]

I’m so sorry you got that horrible news, Kate But I’m glad he’s going in for surgery quickly and that you caught it early.

 

[Parodius]

So sorry to hear you’re going through this, thinking of you and Reuben x

 

[Beanwood]

Devastating news.. take it a day at a time and everything crossed for a smooth op and recovery

 

[kateincornwall]

Thank you again . Yesterday I was calm and collected , today I am in panic mode and cannot shake it off . What is worrying me more than anything is that this damned lump is right by the bone, practically on it and so getting margins is going to be so difficult . With Mast Cell , like other cancers , good margins are so important and thankfully last time, Reuben had lots of spare skin in the location but this time , well , there is no spare skin at all . I appreciate that I am no Vet , but I do know about mast cell cancer as I read extensively two years ago , margins are the key . Sorry , I must sound such a prophet of doom but this boy is my world , I lost Sam aged six almost 7 years ago and it is preying heavily on my mind , just needed to write my thoughts xxx

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

It is completely understandable to be relatively composed about the situation for a period of time and then have your feelings seemingly randomly swing to panic. It has to be similar to when a person gets a cancer diagnosis themselves: you still have to do normal life like grocery shopping but your brain is also trying to grapple with the new and very scary situation. Maybe the relative moments of calm is because we simply can’t panic all the time, and it’s the brain’s way of protecting itself and finding a way out of fight or flight mode?

Also of course you’ll be thinking of Sam - that’s another layer to all of it. I kind of think of Sam as Reuben’s guardian angel, giving him (and you) an extra boost to fight this thing.

 

[Stacia]

OH Kate (@kateincornwall ) of course you don't sound a prophet of doom, you are bound to have times of panic and acute worry, especially with the loss of Sam. I am sure the vet will find a way of getting good margins in such a tight spot. My thoughts are so much with you and how you are feeling xx

 

[Atemas]

Sorry , I must sound such a prophet of doom but this boy is my world

You should not be apologising and here is exactly the place to give vent to your feelings

 

[Lisa]

Easy to say try not to panic but hard to do! I like @Jelinga ’s perspective - vets/surgeons are experienced in these things and so will know how to do the procedure for the best possible outcome.

 

[kateincornwall]

We dropped Reuben off at the Vets this morning for his surgery , I feel quite sick to know what he is going to have to go through, again xx

 

[Atemas]

Oh bless you @kateincornwall - thinking of you and Reuben today

 

[Parodius]

Sending hugs and positive thoughts for you and Reuben x

 

[Stacia]

So hard for you, sending loving thoughts and hope you will be feeling better as the day goes by and Reuben will soon be home.

 

[Candy]

Hope all goes well. You and Reuben are in my thoughts today.

 

[kateincornwall]

One of the other Vets has just rung me to say that now Reuben is under GA on the table , Sue has found another lump on his right leg, on the hock and asked for permission to remove this one as well . Oh my poor poor boy x

 

[Cath]

Keep the faith Kate

 

[MellowYellow]

Hang in there Kate. Best that they find any lumps now rather than him having to go in for another operation later xxx

 

[edzbird]

I'm glad Sue is being thorough now. He'll soon be home xx

 

[M.F.]

Oh Kate, my heart is with you and your darling boy. Reuben is in the best possible hands. One step at a time is all you can do. Thinking of you xxx

 

[kateincornwall]

Vets have just rung , he has come through the surgery well , he has a bandage on the second lump on his hock as it bled and they will put his onsie on shortly . We can bring him home about 3.30 and Sue will let me know about margins at that time . Poor love , its going to be a long recovery , he usually heals well so fingers crossed for him . Thank you for all your well wishes, means a lot xxx

 

[Selina27]

Been thinking of you all morning Kate, and will continue to do so xxxx