White mast cells (cancerous) in dogs - also in dogs!

[NovaTia]

Hi

Wonder if anyone had any experience with the above. My boxer dog (2 1/2 yrs) had an op last week to remove a tiny growth, the results have come back and they have said its a Mast Skin Cell which is cancerous, but the positive is its only a grade 1!

Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this and what the prognosis is like. The vet has said to carry on as normal and just be vigilant etc as the prognosis is good for her, however I would like to hear from others that may have been in the same boat and had a good ending?

From a worried owner!

 

[MyBoyChe]

My IWS had a small mast cell cancer growth removed about 3 years ago now. It was just inside his top lip and grew to about the size of a blackberry. I was told to be vigilant as they can return but so far he has been absolutely fine and no recurrence at all. He is now almost 9 years old. Did have a bit of a panic about a year ago when I spotted what I thought was a growth but turned out to be a grass seed gone in and caused an infection, phew!

 

[Thistle]

My boxer had a large mast cell tumour removed 3 years ago. So far so good. He is fit and well. Initial regrowth will be during the first 6 months along the scar line if it's going to happen.

 

[tangotime]

Hi,

grade 1 mast cell tumours rarely metastasize, so if it has been completely removed the prognosis should be good. However, Boxers are one of the breeds that are prone to develop multiple mast cell tumours, so be on the watch out for further lumps and bumps.