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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: JulieB on March 10, 2020, 09:02:01 PM

Title: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: JulieB on March 10, 2020, 09:02:01 PM

I'm not sure why I'm posting this - probably as I have seen all the supportive messages for others.  In May last year I lost my beloved Bailey  who was 4 days short of his 12th birthday, to colon cancer. Now, less than 1yr later my other cocker Tia who is 10mths younger than Bailey,  has suspected Lymphoma . Lumps in her neck, hind leg  & side.
That was 4wks ago - after speaking to the vets we decided  not to go for treatment as I felt that it wasnt right for her. Hence why its suspected rather than a diagnosis.
She has her good moments, like today when I got home she was more alert and wagging tail & my hope rise  then she becomes very lethargic and stares for ages with her head bowed and reality sets in again.
I'm dreading the next vets visit on Friday as I know we're going to have to make that "decision" soon.

Title: Re: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: MacTavish Boys on March 10, 2020, 10:43:50 PM

So sorry to hear about Tia. Sending healing and positive thoughts to you both  :luv: :luv:
Stephanie, Hamish and Percy xxx

Title: Re: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: Mudmagnets on March 11, 2020, 12:21:42 AM

Very sorry to read about Tia  :luv: Sending positive cyber thoughts and good wishes.

 :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:

Title: Re: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: Saffronmac on March 11, 2020, 08:17:09 AM

I'm so sorry, you must be worried sick. I'll keep everything crossed for you x

Title: Re: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: Jaysmumagain on March 11, 2020, 08:41:40 AM

Julie - I am so very sorry and I understand what you are going through with Tia, I am also glad that your vet did not go with the diagnosis route, they did this twice with my lovely Jay (he was 10) and did not get a positve - when they suggested a third we clearly said no and changed vets.  The new vet felt that we were right not to seeking more radical treatment, so he just had a small dose of steriods daily.
As for your vet - I am sure he or she will steer you to any decison and it may not be yet, just expect the good and not so good days.

More than anything just stay strong for your baby, and if she is eating and wandering in the garden etc just let her.  I really draw so many similarities about a year before Jay we lost our Sally she was a corgi mix and then Jay started with a limp on his front leg, it was from here that the lump was found on his neck. 

Be strong and if you need a shoulder myself and others on COL are always around
Sending :bigarmhug:

Julie

Title: Re: Suspected Lymphoma
Post by: aliceandlouis on March 11, 2020, 11:54:18 AM

I have pm'd you  :bigarmhug: