Possible Mast Cell Tumour
- Thread starter kateincornwall
- Start date
- Location
- Isle of Man
I am so sad to read this news tonight. With everyone else, I hope it can be removed. Reuben is lucky to be part of your family, he will get the best care and love in the world. 
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
I am so very sorry Kate, I can't imagine what you are going through. Massive hugs and lambies for a successful surgery
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
Many thanks once more x I didnt get much sleep last night , hardly surprising really . I dont know what else to say at the moment as the news has shaken me to the core and I cant really think straight , but thanks for you best wishes and love for Reuben xx
- Location
- The Hague, The Netherlands
Just letting we are all here for you. X
- Location
- East Sussex
I've only just seen your update - I'm so very sorry. Of course you are deeply upset but there is hope that surgery will be effective. xx
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
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- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
More and’s today from me and Red
and’s today from me and Red
Oh Kate, I’m so sorry you’re going through the mill. When you’re ready, it’s worth having a proper conversation with the vet about prognosis and recovery - it sounds like there’s a lot more to understand, and the picture may not be as bleak as you quite reasonably fear, given your experience with Sam. Sending many hugs
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
I must admit that when the Vet rang me , I only heard the words I had dreaded to hear and didnt really take in the rest of the conversation . I will ask them to go through everything with me again so as I can best understand what is happening to our dear boy xxOh Kate, I’m so sorry you’re going through the mill. When you’re ready, it’s worth having a proper conversation with the vet about prognosis and recovery - it sounds like there’s a lot more to understand, and the picture may not be as bleak as you quite reasonably fear, given your experience with Sam. Sending many hugs
- Location
- Close to Devon/Somerset border
Oh @kateincornwall I am so sorry, this is so difficult to face, yet again. Hugs, and I wish they were real hugs for you x
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Sorry to hear about Reuben. Thinking of you and hugs
Girls send big licks too of course
Girls send big licks too of course
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
I can't imagine what you're going through. Do you have a date booked in for the op?
Our vet is also happy to receive emails. If yours is similar, you may even be able to email your questions, so that you don't have to go through the details in person.
Sending love xx
Can’t stop thinking of you and Reuben. Do you know if any of his or Sam’s littermates have had cancer? Have you spoken to the breeders? They might be able to help with ideas for treatment going forward. Even though I’m sure your vet is on top of it, sometimes it’s helpful to have another person to support you, and I’d hope the breeder would be supportive. Sending much love xxx
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
I spoke to Sam and Reubens breeder after Sam was diagnosed and at the time , she was unaware of any of the litter mates having cancer, but thats not to say that maybe one or more did later in life . Unfortunately , I cannot contact her regarding Reuben as she has moved from her previous home on Dartmoor but the only small crumb of comfort is that her two bitches are now too old to breed from . The sires of Sam and Reuben are totally unrelated , so if there is a genetic link , it points to the maternal side xx
Lots of love to you and dear Reuben, Kate. Life is so unfair at times... But I know you will be strong for your dear boy. xxx