Managed to speak to vet at last this morning.
Confirmed that three lumps were Lypomas, one which contained blood cells.
However the fourth (near his eye) hasn't yet been diagnosed as a melanoma, it contains round cells which can possibly be related to a melanoma which is why it was advised to have it removed and sent away for further testing. So it could still be benign
(Must learn to listen more carefully in future).
I have also been over Woofie with a fine tooth comb and found another lump
He is now booked in for Thursday morning to have 5 lumps removed. OH is off Thursday and Friday and I am off Saturday and Sunday so we will be able to look after the big guy. Hope he doesn't have to wear a lamp shade but with so many different sites it might be for the best do you think? Will try with the T-shirt first.
Please think of Woofalump on Thursday - I believe that positive thoughts from COL'ers help tremendously