Jemima Lump: The Latest Update

[TheAurora]

So, here's the latest.

The vet rang today and said unfortunately the cells taken during the biopsy proved un-diagnosable. She said there is a chance this could be a good sign, as cells from malignant tumours are aggressive and rampant and often throw up results more easily ... but not to take that as definite.

Her advice to me was, because the lump is small at only 1.5cm and because Jemima is happy and healthy, to monitor it for a few months. However, she stressed that should there be any change - a loss of appetite, a discomfort touching the lump, any weight loss, lethargy - to go straight back immediately. Or, if the lump grows at all.

The vet also said, because the lump is just under the skin, she wouldn't see any problem removing it ... so that's good.

So, for now, we'll just have to see.

(I'm going back after xmas so the vet can take another look over her)

 

[sport_billy]

Good news on the result. Keep a close eye on it and see how it goes. It sounds like the vet will keep her on on Jemima also so that is good. Sending you huge hugs and Miss Fluffybottom lots of love x

 

[Chief Guinea Pig]

Hope everything goes alright, keeping all paws crossed x

 

[nicky]

Will keep my fingers crossed x

 

[katanamoon]

Sending wheeks and vibes for the gorgeous Miss Jemima and her wonderful mummy xx

 

[Critter]

That sounds cautiously good. Let's hope it's finished doing what it's doing and that she just has nothing more than a harmless lump x

 

[TheAurora]

Sending wheeks and vibes for the gorgeous Miss Jemima and her wonderful mummy xx

What a lovely thing to say! You've warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye with your kindness. I really needed it too x

 

[katanamoon]

What a lovely thing to say! You've warmed my heart and brought a tear to my eye with your kindness. I really needed it too x

It's horrible not knowing what's wrong with our furbabies, but you are doing a fab job xx

 

[TheAurora]

That sounds cautiously good. Let's hope it's finished doing what it's doing and that she just has nothing more than a harmless lump x

I'm praying for this @Critter

What breaks my heart is she has been in and out of rescue a few times and she's finally found someone to love her unconditionally for the rest of her life and it all seems too cruel x

 

[Critter]

I know that feeling. Shadow, my first piggy, spent the first two years living with a family who really didn't want her or love her. She was on her own for much of that and I'm quite sure she was depressed.
Within a few weeks of living here she showed with bladder issues, and although she grew to find her confidence and enjoy life with her new herd we only had her a year...
It was very cruel, she should have had a good long happy time, but it does sound in Jemima's case that it's more likely to be harmless than not. It really does, and I very much hope that I'll be reading about her antics for a few more years yet! x

 

[TheAurora]

Aww bless you @Critter

I'm sorry to read about Shadow tho. At least she had that year - the best of her life I'm sure! X

 

[GPTV]

fingers &paws all crossed its just a harmless lump.

@Critter @TheAurora
perhaps its because they were too frightened before they came to you they seemed healthy,
remember prey animals hide weakness.... they obviously feel loved, safe &relaxed enough with you to let their guard down - it does us owners no good though!

 

[piggieminder]

Thank you for keeping us updated, I have been thinking of you. The results although not totally helpful in putting your mind at rest sound hopeful, I do hope this proves to be a harmless lump. Hugs to you and Jemima.

 

[Adelle]

Will keep my fingers crossed for jemima! x

 

[VickiA]

Everything crossed for Miss Jemima.

 

[TheAurora]

You are all so lovely and kind! X

 

[VickiA]

You are all so lovely and kind! X

We've all been in similar situations where our piggies have worried us (or continue to worry us) so we know what you are feeling. This forum is always a great support x

 

[Freela]

Sending lots of good vibes to you and Jemima! It's a good sign that the test was inconclusive (not as good as if it was negative, of course, but a lot of cancers are pretty obvious on testing.) Sundae has a small lump on one of her shoulders that has been the same size for years... it feels like a pea under the skin, it's mobile and you can roll it around. One of my dogs had something similar. It's apparently some kind of keratotic cyst. We never had it removed or biopsied, as Sundae has had enough stuff to deal with in her life already and was on the older side, but as it's been so long with no problems I'm sure it's not a malignancy. Hopefully Jemima's will be the same.