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Treacle Has A Lump :(

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They can be either @biscandmatt - I believe Treacle's is benign from the sample, but it can become malignant over time. The sample didn't come back cancerous or the vet would insist on surgery. She told me there is around a 30% chance it is or could become malignant.
Treacle is in great health, and every vet I've seen always believes she's younger than she is before they see her records and see that she's 6 - the last one thought she was only about 2, and Katy (the surgeon who took the sample) said something similar :) I believe she would stand a good chance of coming through as she's very spritely and in good health, but as she seems to be absolutely fine right now, it seems like too much of a risk. We've decided not to operate at the moment purely for that. She'll be under regular monitoring, with her weight and the size/shape of the lump, and we'll keep her going in for regular check ups and samples to see how she's getting on. She's worth every penny :)
 
PottyForPiggies said:
They can be either @biscandmatt - I believe Treacle's is benign from the sample, but it can become malignant over time. The sample didn't come back cancerous or the vet would insist on surgery. She told me there is around a 30% chance it is or could become malignant.
Treacle is in great health, and every vet I've seen always believes she's younger than she is before they see her records and see that she's 6 - the last one thought she was only about 2, and Katy (the surgeon who took the sample) said something similar :) I believe she would stand a good chance of coming through as she's very spritely and in good health, but as she seems to be absolutely fine right now, it seems like too much of a risk. We've decided not to operate at the moment purely for that. She'll be under regular monitoring, with her weight and the size/shape of the lump, and we'll keep her going in for regular check ups and samples to see how she's getting on. She's worth every penny :)
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thanks for the info. definitely think you're doing the right thing then. sending her cuddles and hope she remains well for a long time yet x
 
We had the most wonderful cuddle last night - she used to be a real adventurer, never staying still for a second. But as she's aged she's mellowed out, and last night she nuzzled into my arm and sat there for a good 25 minutes, no fuss or anything. I absolutely adore her <3
 
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We had the most wonderful cuddle last night - she used to be a real adventurer, never staying still for a second. But as she's aged she's mellowed out, and last night she nuzzled into my arm and sat there for a good 25 minutes, no fuss or anything. I absolutely adore her <3
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Aww that is adorable! She really loves you.
 
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