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Bailey might have cancer

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#1 ·
Found a small mass on Bailey's back last week. It's doubled in size since then. Took a fine needle aspirite of it and pathology came back as a probable spindle cell tumor.

Surgery tomorrow.

I'm a wreck.
 
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Oh God, I'm so flippin sorry, I know how much Bailey means to you. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now, just sick I'm guessing.
Kudos to you for catching the lump though, 99% of owners wouldn't have caught a mass like that before it was far too late. Especially one that is growing that fast. And, because you are so observant and attentive to your pup's, you have truly given her the best fighting chance in the world.
Best of luck and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. ((hugs)).
 
#9 ·
I saw this on Facebook.. that really sucks! Paws and fingers crossed for you guys! :sad:

At least you caught it really early and are getting it removed right away. How old is miss Bailey?

Will there be a biopsy done of the lump after it's removed?
 
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Thanks to you all for your support, kind words and thoughtfulness. Bailey is my soul dog...I can't think of what life is like without her here with me. I've never been so impatient....I will definitely keep you guys posted on her progress!



I will absolutely be sending the mass out for biopsy. This is the only way to know for sure what kind of cancer it is and what prognosis she will have.

Bailey just turned five in November.

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope she does good with her surgery and recovers quickly. Is there a chance that it could be nothing? Hopefuly its just a scare and isnt anything... But its still hard to deal with.

Sending thoughts and vibes
There is a chance that it's nothing. But the fact the pathologist saw spindle cells on there chances are it is a cancerous mass...what kind has yet to be determined :frown:

And, big margins, big, big margins.
Thats what I tell the Dr's when I have skin cancers cut out, I'd rather they take more out than they need to, it saves going back and having it re-cut, or worse.
Good luck, hang in there, we are all thinking and worrying about you.
Thanks Penney. I really appreciate your kind words and I know you know how I feel right now. I will be standing right next to the doctor...if I feel she needs to take more aggressive margins I will!
 
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I'm sorry to hear this. I hope she does good with her surgery and recovers quickly. Is there a chance that it could be nothing? Hopefuly its just a scare and isnt anything... But its still hard to deal with.

Sending thoughts and vibes
 
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#23 ·
Oh no! I hope everything will be okay :( sending positve vibes to Bailey <3
 
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I just saw this thread. I am sooo sorry! Please let us know as soon as you find out anything!
 
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