Mast cell tumours!! any experience?

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My staffordshire bull terrier has had 2 small lumps removed fairly recently and they were tested and said to be at intermediate stage mast cell tumours. i was wondering if anyone else had any dealings with these. One is starting to grow back but very slowly thankfully
 
they can be nasty and can invade and spread to internal organs. if one is already growing back you should probably get it removed again and get them to take bigger margins to try and egt rid of all the tumour. it's worth sending it off for histo again as sometimes intermediate grade ones can change into the worst types when re-growing. we see them a lot and they are probably one of the most common types we do see - we always try and remove as big margins as possible around them to try and prevent recurrence. my last dog had one and we had that removed but it was a low-grade one and never caused any more problems. worth going back to your vet to discuss the options.
 
Thank you very much for your reply.I have discussed with the vet since about this lump coming back and although it is a small pea size lump it causes her no discomfort. She is 11 now but fit and active, but i'm not sure whether to keep putting her through the anaesthetic.
 
My 6 year old boxer had one removed last Nov. I check his scar every few days, fingers crossed so far. I really upset myself when I did some research but he is OK so far.
 
thanks, i did that too and got upset, the internet can be dangerous
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Thank you very much for your reply.I have discussed with the vet since about this lump coming back and although it is a small pea size lump it causes her no discomfort. She is 11 now but fit and active, but i'm not sure whether to keep putting her through the anaesthetic.

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it's a difficult decision - i would probably get it taken off if she's otherwise fit and well, but it's gotta be your decision. you may prefer at her age to accept she is old and that it will probably take a fair while if this lump ever does cause any problems - there is always the chance it might cause them sooner though - just gotta weigh up the pros and cons and make your own decision.
 
My friends GSD (who I bred and was very close to) had a mast cell tumour internally. She had no sign of any anywhere else. Though they battled hard she had to be put to sleep within 2 months of first showing symptoms. I am not trying to scare you but in your shoes I would have a long talk with the vet and consider having it removed. If your dog is fit and active he could have quite a few years left. Although anaesthetic is always a risk vets nowadays can run blood tests etc before hand to minimise any risks.
 
Now, please, please, please don't think I'm being cranky here, because I'm very sceptical about natural remedies. However, I was told by two people cancer can be cured naturally naturally (both told me independently of the same method) and one involved curing her dog who was given two weeks to live in 2005 and is still alive and well! My 18 year old daughter is in remission from osteosarcoma (an adolescent bone cancer) and she follows the Dr Johanna Bugwig diet - flax oil and cottage cheese. If you stick those words into your search engine, perhaps adding the word "dog", you will be amazed by the amount of info and testimonials on this "hush-hush" natural cure. My daughter feels great - hopes to pre-novice event her 17hh TB next year (schooling this year - he's an ex-point-to-pointer!), so why not forget "crankiness" and just stick "cancer flax oil cottage cheese dog" in your search engine and prepare to be amazed! The Beckwith family testimonials are well worth reading and include a couple of dog stories. Don't take the p*** - I did at first until I did some research! Hope you reply to my post - I'd be interested in your thoughts!
 
My friend mentioned above used loads of natural remedies for her dog, including cottage cheese, reiki etc. Sadley she still lost her girl but who knows it may have given her some extra time. I would never exclude any treatment but always work with my vet.
 
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