Possible Mast Cell Tumour

[kateincornwall]

A while ago I noticed a small lump on Reubens chest, it disappeared so I thought no more about it , thinking of most likely to have been a bite . Last night I noted it was back , its in a difficult place where his fur is thick, between throat and chest so I rang the Vets who told me to take him in . Outcome is that he has had fine needle aspiration for a possible mast cell tumour, results in a few days time . On the other hand it may be a harmless growth , but only the test will tell . I cant tell you how sick I feel , especially as it reminded me of what happened with Sam . I`m trying hard to think positive thoughts but its not easy xxx

 

[SteffiS]

Oh Kate, what a worry, hoping for the best outcome .

 

[edzbird]

Love and Lambies for you & Reuben. I appreciate how worried you are.

 

[MrChew]

Finger and paws crossed that it's a benign lump. I do hope you catch a break soon @kateincornwall. You are definitely due!

 

[Candy]

Lambies Kate, and loads of hope that it's something harmless.
I know it's easier said than done, particularly after what you went through with Sam, but really try not to get fixated on the worst possible outcome unless it proves to be that.

 

[kateincornwall]

Its 50/50 that it is either a mast cell tumour or a histiocytoma which is a growth but a harmless one , the latter usually disappears on its own but no way could I wait and see, better safe than sorry xxx

 

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry that you’re worrying. I really hope it’s nothing. xxx

 

[Boogie]

 

[Emily]

Oh I'm so sorry for your worry. Unfortunately I understand and am still awaiting Ella's results

 

[kateincornwall]

Oh I'm so sorry for your worry. Unfortunately I understand and am still awaiting Ella's results

So very sorry you are still waiting , its horrible xxx

 

[Selina27]

Oh Kate, I am so sorry you have this worry on top of everything else .

 

[Lisa]

It’s impossible not to worry but try to distract yourself from worries with getting outside and enjoying some beautiful nature when you can.

 

[Stacia]

It is impossible not to worry, I can understand how you feel, but do keep hope that it isn't.

 

[kateincornwall]

I was so proud of Reuben at the Vets , like Sam before him he adores going, mainly because they give him little liver treats . When the Vet said she would do the fine needle aspirate , she said she would go and get a nurse to come and hold him , I told her No , I would hold his head . He was such a blinkin good lad , never flinched and never stopped wagging his tail , bless him xx

 

[Parodius]

The waiting is horrible. Keeping everything crossed it’s nothing serious x

 

[Anne123]

Just catching up! You must be so worried! When will you have the test results? Do you have to wait long? The waiting and the unknown is horrible! Paws and fingers crossed for a good outcome!!

 

[kateincornwall]

Just catching up! You must be so worried! When will you have the test results? Do you have to wait long? The waiting and the unknown is horrible! Paws and fingers crossed for a good outcome!!

Five to seven days for the results , so most likely Tuesday xx

 

[Jacqui-S]

Sending infinite lambies

 

[Granca]

no way could I wait and see, better safe than sorry

Exactly. I’m not going to tell you to try not to worry because inevitably you will - but lots of for Reuben and a big for you. x

More and for you too, @Emily. I hope Ella’s results come through soon.

 

[Loraseal]

Lambies and positive thoughts going your way
So sorry but what a star he was at the vets.
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