My dog is a golden retriever and he has a tumor on the spleen. They said that it hasn't spread anywhere else yet. So they're not positive if its cancer yet. He's getting surgery to get it removed today and get it tested for cancer. What is the possibilities of him getting better? or getting cancer? I heard that golden retrievers get cancer alot. Please, give me the truth. I really love my dog.
2007-12-22 03:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
He's 8 years old
2007-12-22 04:06:57 · update #1
Also, the tumor is the size of an orange.
2007-12-22 04:16:27 · update #2
The vet said that what the surgery is doing is taking out the entire spleen and tumor.
2007-12-22 04:29:14 · update #3
To be truthful- goldens DO get a lot of cancer. Goldens also have a tendency to have splenic issues as well.
How old is your dog? This will give a good indicator of how the outcome will be. Your dog will probably get a splenectomy- that means they will take the whole spleen (along with the mass).
Dogs can live without a spleen- the main job of a spleen is to store red blood cells and to help filter out "bad" red blood cells, so they will monitor your dog to make sure she still has enough. If she does not, she may need a blood transfusion. I will not lie to you- splenectomies can be rough surgeries (I've seen tons with both good and bad results). If you have an older dog and the mass was large, it could be a rough recovery. But if your dog was otherwise healthy, he can fly through it with no problems.
As for the chances of cancer, I cannot give you that because I dont have statistics. Cancer isn't always a death sentence anymore- there are treatment options like chemotherapy that can extend the life your dog. This can be expensive, but dogs don't suffer through chemo like people do. They get lower doses, so they do not lose their hair and most do not have any reactions like vomiting, etc, though some do.
If you have questions, you can email me. I have seen a lot of these surgeries where I work. Good luck with your baby,.
EDIT: 8 is a good age for this surgery. If he were 12 it would be another story...
2007-12-22 04:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dig It 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not tell you the chances of your dog developing cancer or not. Even a doctor could not guarantee anything but they most likely can give you a percentage and also your dog's age could play a factor. The only way to tell for sure is to have the tumor biopsied to check for malignant cancer cells and to see if the tumor has spread anywhere else. My dog had nasal cancer and it was determined through a nasal flush which found cancer cells. It is good news that your dog's tumor has not spread.
I know how scary it is not knowing. I was very upset when my dog was diagnosed with terminal cancer but I had suspected it was bad. I hope your dog's surgery goes well and that he makes a full recovery.
2007-12-22 04:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by Blueize911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say growths on the spleen usually are malignant, but removing the spleen usually gets rid of the entire thing. What the vet is going to tell you is whether or not the tumour has spread to other organs yet, which will give you your prognosis.
There is no way anyone can tell you if your dog will get better until the biopsy results are back I'm afraid. I know you're just seeking reassurance, but please don't take the advice of people on here over your vet's. Wait for the biopsy results to come back, and if you have any questions PLEASE direct them at your vet because they are best placed to answer.
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2007-12-22 04:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 02:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by tews 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very good! if they caught it time there's an excellent chance he can recover. our neighbor's malamute had a tumor that was successfully dug out and she's still the same spoiled brat she always was so keep the faith ok? peace!
2007-12-22 04:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog died of cancer. If he is old, then the best bet is it's cancer. I am so glad you care about your pet. If they say it is cancer and their is no heal... then put him to sleep. sorry
2007-12-22 04:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Aqua101 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋