BenBen, who is 12, may have cancer of the spleen. We have and ultrasound done on Friday to see. X rays do not show it, but he has early symptoms. We hope to catch it in early stages. He is my buddy.Barb and the 4 chocolates

Prayers and good healing thoughts for BenBen. Rita and her furry gang

Hi, new to the forum but familiar with this condition in dogs. Our 8 year old german shepherd just underwent a splenectomy last month. The type of cancer is hemangiosarcoma and attacks blood vessels and organs that are rich in them. Usually spleen is first, can be followed by lungs, heart and others. From what I understand, there usually are no warning signs. Dog is fine one minute and extremely weak, unable to move the next-and this was the case with our dog. The reason being the splenic tumor gets to a point where it ruptures causing a great deal of internal bleeding. The ultrasound is the correct procedure for identifying a mass followed by a splenectomy and biopsy. There is a possibility your pup may have a small bleed which could cause lapses of weakness followed by temporary improvement however this is not the usual course, or your vet may feel a mass. We opted out of chemo following the splenectomy and I am giving him a medicinal mushroom studied by a well known veterinary school that showed better results than chemo when administered to dogs with hemangiosarcoma. My dearest friend also had a german shepherd with the same cancer that passed away 2 1/2 years after diagnosis and splenectomy at 10 years old from something completely unreleated. Thoughts and prayers to Ben Ben for a good outcome!

Good thoughts and prayers for BenBen from here too. Hope they are able to image the heart as well, many hemangiosarcomas metastasize to the right atrium, so that's information you all need to have. Splenectomy is a fairly straight forward procedure with bleeding complications the major risk. Hope the best for your guy.Doug, DVM

All the positive thoughts and prayers coming your and Benben's way from your pals in AZ!Lance and Calvin

Prayers for you all that it's treatable whatever the cause.

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tbred
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Jul 05, 2013
So happy to hear he's back home. Prayers for a speedy recovery!
nabi
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Jul 04, 2013
Barb I am so glad BenBen did so well during and post surgery...prayers and positive thoughts certainly help the DVM's with their delicate work...gentle hugs to him from the wees...
RBak
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Jul 04, 2013
Great news! Will keep up the prayers for his recovery.

Rita
sher9570
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Jul 04, 2013
YEA!!!!

Sher
kokosfriend
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Jul 04, 2013
BenBen is home. I am trying to get a pic in to add.

Barb
sher9570
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Jul 04, 2013
kokosfriend wrote:

He should come home tomorrow!

So love this picture and the news is all good! I think Dr. Doug is right on, barring any other health issues BenBen is going to enjoy many car rides and swim dates and I'm betting for a very long time too!
Did BenBen come home today...bet he's one happy fella.
Keep us posted.

Sher
CatandJim
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Jul 03, 2013
Thanks for the update, I am so glad he came through the surgery well.

dturm wrote:
Good news. I've had patients in BenBens exact situation that have gone on for years. I hope he has that opportunity.

Yes, let us all hope for this!
kokosfriend
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Jul 03, 2013
That is a bright light of hope to me!! Thanks Doug. Our vet also seems hopeful. If not, we will let him go on with our love. I am just glad to have a chance to spoil him more.

Barb and the 4 chocolates
dturm
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Jul 03, 2013
Good news. I've had patients in BenBens exact situation that have gone on for years. I hope he has that opportunity.
sher9570
Explorer
Jul 03, 2013
I'm so relieved he's out, I always worry so much when they go under.
I hope you get a whole lot more time than you are hoping to get. Sometimes we're really blessed to get 12 years with a Lab, I know I always wanted to have a lot more.
Keep us posted as you have, bless BenBen.

Sher

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