BenBen needs good thoughts and prayers UPDATE

[kokosfriend]

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

[CA_POPPY]

So that's a smear obtained from a lymph gland? Interesting, the things we learn here.

[kokosfriend]

Thanks, Walter! Pet your dogs for me

Barb and the 4 chocolates

[DOTLDaddy]

There are numerous, "special" stains which are used when preparing pathology slides. Apparently, the lab is going to use one specific to lymphoma in BenBen's case.

[kokosfriend]

I don't know what a stain is either!!

Barb

[CA_POPPY]

kokosfriend wrote:
Well, things continue interesting. The pathology didn't identify it, but now they think it is Lymphoma and are doing a stain - more money!
Barb and the 4 chocolates

I must be the only one who doesn't know what a "stain" means. Can somebody explain? I wish you and Ben Ben all the best, Barb.
Thanks, Judy

[kokosfriend]

BenBen had his staples out today. He is doing well, but needs to gain 2 or 3 lbs. Yesterday he was "kissing" on his girls and he hasn't done that for quite a while. He will be getting extra food for a while!

I am doing good. See the surgeon next week and we decide the best choice to proceed with.

Barb and the 4 chocolates

[sher9570]

Surely hope the stain is benign and will include that in our prayers.
BenBen needs a break and so do you. Glad he's feeling better and getting back to some normalcy.
Keep us posted.

Sher

[kokosfriend]

Well, things continue interesting. The pathology didn't identify it, but now they think it is Lymphoma and are doing a stain - more money! I just cling to the hope that it will be benign. Our vet keeps saying it is really early that we are catching it. BenBen gets his stitches off tomorrow and is feeling pretty good:B

Barb and the 4 chocolates

[nabi]

I wish you could get an definitive answer...the not knowing is the worst ! I hope your hip is not giving you too much trouble, sorry you have to have surgery !

[kokosfriend]

A report has come in, but still no diagnosis. The next step will be a stain. Just no answers!!

Barb and BenBen

[Dashonthedash]

Good for BenBen, prayers that the cancer was completely removed and has not metastasized. Wishing both you and BenBen a quick recovery.

[colliehauler]

I'm glad BenBen is doing well. Sorry to here about your hip. Were all pulling for you.

[sher9570]

That's great for BenBen not so much for you, hope everything improves soon.

Sher

[magnusfide]

Glad for BenBen, sad for you. Prayers for you.