That sounds encouraging...good thoughts that it'll continue to shrink!
Glad it seems to be getting smaller. We rarely know what the veterinary practice members take their dogs to are like, from the oldest living veterinarian to a veterinary college. So we're not knocking your vet and it sounds like there are good resources within the practice. I hope things continue to improve for your pup. I hate all the stress of worrying.
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That sounds encouraging...good thoughts that it'll continue to shrink!
Good news that it is shrinking, but you still sound uncertainly concerned with the situation. If it were me, I would have the vet take a sample to the oncologist down the hall, just to get a more informed answer.
I have a very difficult time waiting to see 'if' something will happen, especially if there is a resource to give me a more definitive answer quickly.
Good luck and sending lab board MOJO to you and your boy.
Ditto for the sample. When I took my dog to a vet because of a skin growth (which ended to be a wart and fell on its own) my vet told me to watch it. If it grows or shrinks, or changes in any way, he told me to bring the dog in for the growth to be removed.
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Thanks for all the advice, I greatly appreciate it. I did ask the vet to speak with oncology. He agreed that because the pathology report did not 100 percent indicate cancer that it was ok to wait and see approach. Unfortunately it may be the wrong decision but I can't schedule him for surgery if it seems to be improved. Oncology said usually cancer grows and does not shrink. With spindle cell sarcoma. I do trust the practice and in my area they are all we have for the top vets. I hope I am making the right decision for him. He doesn't seem to be in any pain either. The surgeon also appeared at the appointment too for a quick minute and said the bump was mobile and encapsulated. So if we down the road did do surgery then it would be easier to remove. Even if i did remove it the oncology group said that it could come back with in weeks after removal at triple the size or take for years to recur. We still have a lot to iron out in the coming weeks. Sometimes I think it is one of those only God knows type of situation and it could be out of my control whatever path I choose. I again thank everyone for your advice and will continue to update everyone on his progress. Since he is so young I have to think positive so I will leave it at that.
I'm glad the oncologist was able to come in and examine him and offer an opinion. I hope things go well for your pup. Keep us informed on how he's doing and otherwise, if you have time, just stick around and hang out with some other dog loving friends.
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