cancer in my boxer????????

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we have found lumps on my boxer which are appearing rapidly the vet seems to think it may be a tumor and has removed one today for testing.These lumps are in her lymph nodes does anyone know what the chances are that these may be cancer and what her chances maybe i am so worried but wont hear from the vet until wed

thankyou to all that answered my question vet tech deefa is only 2 and a half yrs old and had no symptons until 2 weeks ago now she has 5 lumps in neck and chest you have all be great thanks again!

to all you that answered my question about my 2 yr old boxer deefa.. unfortunately it is as we feared and it is cancer.Thankyou to all you that took the time to answer me maybe catch upwith you guys soon

Answer 1

Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technition and hope I can help answer your question. I don't want to by any means get you worried or upset by the recent findings of the swollen lymph nodes (typically tumors do not grow on the nodes, instead, the nodes become enlaged and hard, resembling tumors). However, if your vet said they were tumors (could even be fatty masses), it is a better prognosis than swollen Lymph nodes. When I read your question I immediately thought your Boxer probably is suffering from Lymphoma. BUT, I do not know the age of your dog, I do not know whether there are tumors or if the nodes are swollen, and I don't know which nodes are infected (canines have nodes all over their bodies, typically Lymphoma is found in the nodes in the neck and under the base of the front legs). I don't want to scare you and tell you it is Lymphoma if it isn't. Instead, I will give you information about Lymphoma just so you are more aware. Again, without seeing your Boxer, I can't make an educated assessment of her condition. Lymphoma is when lymphocytes (the primary cells of the lymph system) become cancerous within a lymph node, the node swells and hardens. Malignant lymphocytes readily travel through the lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes. Soon all the nodes are enlarged. Ultimately, the bone marrow (where most blood cells are formed) is affected, the immune system is destroyed, and severe anemia and weakness usually claim a canines life. Basically, Lymphoma is cancer. Your vet will be able to determine what stage of Lymphoma your Boxer is in. There are five different stages of Lymphoma: FIRST: only one lymph node involved; SECOND: several lymph nodes in the same general area involved; THIRD: all peripheral lymph nodes involved; FOURTH: all peripheral lymph nodes plus the spleen, liver, and/or anterior mediastinum in the chest involved; and FIFTH: bone marrow involvement, regardless of any other areas involved. Depending on the stage of your dogs Lymphoma will depend on any treatment options, if any. Usually if your dog is in stage one or stage two the tumors (infected lymph nodes) can be removed before the cancer spreads. Chemo is also a good option, an expensive option, but a good option at those two stages. Obviously, the higher stages, the harder to treat, just like human cancer. Lymphoma a rapidly growing cancer that is able to go and grow anywhere where there is lymph tissue. This is virtually every organ in the body. Eventually, the cancer will infiltrate an organ to such an extent that that organ fails (often this is the bone marrow or the liver). The patient loses his/her appetite, vomits or gets diarrhea, and weakens, usually vets will urge you to humanely euthanize before your dog suffers. I know everything I just told you can be overwhelming and by no means am I saying this is what your Boxer has because I can't physically see her, but I wanted to share the information I know about Lymphoma. I will keep my fingers crossed for your baby. Good luck and try to not be worried until the biopsy of the infected area comes back from the lab.

Answer 2

Cancer In Boxer Dogs

Answer 3

Unfortunately,Boxers are prone to many cancers. Lumps can be mast cell tumors and can be successfully removed with no further concern if cuaght early. Lymphoma is another cancer that Boxers are prone to get. There are several different types of lymphoma which is treatable. Many dogs do go into remission with proper treatment. Not all swollen lymph nodes are indicative of cancers though. I am owned by a 4 year Boxer whose lymph nodes blow as a reaction to certain bacterias. She has fooled both me and my vet a couple of times -we were preparing for lymphoma treatment only to have the test results come back as bacterial reactions. Paws crossed for good news.

Answer 4

Boxer's, as a breed seem to get skin and other cancers regularly. All lumps should be tested, if your vet took out a lymph node that usually is not good, but with proper treatment even if it is cancerous, sometimes surgery is corrective, sometimes they may need a second surgery. but if you get the lumps when they are small they shouldn't spread. If your vet thinks its cancerous, you should have xrays of your pets chest cavity done to make sure cancer has not spread to the lungs. With proper treatment your pet can live a quality life. Good luck

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cancer in my boxer????????
we have found lumps on my boxer which are appearing rapidly the vet seems to think it may be a tumor and has removed one today for testing.These lumps are in her lymph nodes does anyone know what the chances are that these may be cancer and what her chances maybe i am so worried but wont hear from...

Answer 6

It's hard to say without having the biopsy done, but in the lymph nodes... If it was me, I wouldn't feel all that confident that things were going to be fine. Gotta wait to hear the results tho, you never know, it might be just a fatty growth?
Lymph nodes are parts of the lymph system that helps the body's immune system. If they are enlarged, or swollen, then it suggests an infection or inflammation in the system.

They say that only 20% of lumps on dogs are actually cancerous, so that's a good thing!

Let me know how it turns out for you, Hope it's not cancer!

Answer 7

No, Michelle, I don't know the exact odds. But I can't say I like the scenario presented. The fact that these lumps are in her lymph nodes would make me nervous too.

All I can say is good luck to you and your dog.

Answer 8

that's not true...my boxer had lung cancer, but lung cancer is incurable so we had to put her down. lymphoma is curable, depending on the seriousness, but in dogs, i have no clue

Answer 9

boxers cant get get cancer. they have defeated the disease.