I haven't posted all week about the diagnosis I got for Shannon. I'm not sure how I feel so I didn't know what to say. But, for those three or four people who actually read this blog, I guess I should update you. ...LIPOSARCOMA... and, yes, for those who don't know, that is the big C--cancer. I've been trying to stay upbeat, and there is good news with that diagnosis. Liposarcoma is a cancer of the fatty cells inside tissue. It is fairly rare in animals, but is more common in dogs than cats. Tumors form which can be invasive. The good thing about this particular cancer, if there can be a good thing about cancer, is that while it commonly re-occurs at the excision site, it rarely metastasizes. In other words, it doesn't usually spread. And since the location that Shannon has it is on her leg, it isn't likely to be a life-threatening cancer. But we will probably be repeating this week on more occasions. Shannon has actually been great about the whole thing. Because the bandage covered her whole leg, she couldn't bend at the 'wrist' joint. So, she was limping and I was carrying her down any stairs, mostly because I was nervous that she wouldn't be able to maintain her balance. She quickly figured out how to go up the stairs, how to jump up onto her chair and how to get waited upon hand and foot. We went back to the vet's office, yesterday, to have the bandage removed and the wound inspected. It was the first time I saw it and it looks nasty. A bunch of stitches up her leg, which I think were purple. The vet said that everything looked good and just put a light bandage over it. We go back on Sunday afternoon to get the stitches removed. And if the vet OKs it, she's getting a bath afterwards.
I'm really sorry to hear about Shannon's cancer. However, I'm glad that her chances are good. I'm keeping good thoughts for her. When you described the problem it reminded me immedately of the growth flour had on her leg about 6 months ago. I had it removed immediately and was quite nervous about the tumor testing. I know how that feels. I'm just sorry that Shannon's turned out not to 'nothing'. She seems to be handling it all well. I hope you are keep your spirits up for her.
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I'm really sorry to hear about Shannon's cancer. However, I'm glad that her chances are good. I'm keeping good thoughts for her.
When you described the problem it reminded me immedately of the growth flour had on her leg about 6 months ago. I had it removed immediately and was quite nervous about the tumor testing. I know how that feels. I'm just sorry that Shannon's turned out not to 'nothing'. She seems to be handling it all well. I hope you are keep your spirits up for her.