Give them an extra hug and treat.
 

My Labrador Retriever , Piper developed an aggressive tumor on one of her breasts. We were referred to a local emergency vet that she's been to before. We had the appointment last night and the Doctor advised that the tumor should be removed ASAP and that they could do the surgery today ,so she stayed there overnight. The surgery went well and she is now in recovery, they found another smaller tumor on the breast next to the original and removed that also. They'll be sending out for biopsy both tumors and have the results within two weeks. Hopefully they're not malignant, the X-Ray of the chest and all the blood work indicate no spread so far. I guess time will tell, the initial tumor had tripled in size in a matter of weeks. Like the title says,
" Give them an extra hug and a treat"

Hoping for a full recovery and back in the field this fall.





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Obviously a different type of tumor, but my Daisy had two surgeries to remove a mass cell tumor most 2 years ago, and she's doing fine. Good luck

Labs are tough. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Good luck

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Timothy.

Our best to you and Piper.

Thanks everyone, as an update, the tumor biopsy came back as cancer, we had the consultation with the oncologist this morning. After reviewing everything and examining Piper he advised us that the cancer was a rarer form of breast cancer in dogs. The oncologist advised that it is very aggressive and will most likely return or most likely spread to the chest/lungs, he advised chemotherapy. The oncologist provided us with paper work to go over at home and discuss and make a decision on what we wished to do, either wait and see or begin the chemotherapy. We have decided to begin the chemo , particularly because of how fast and large the tumor grew, and given the fact that the connected lymph node was clear and it hadn’t spread . We’re hoping the course of chemo will stop it at the site of where the tumor was removed. Thanks again for all the prayers and support.
Take care,
Tim

Tim, I feel for you. We just went through two cancer cases in the past year. For what it's worth, chemo was well tolerated by our male. Dogs are tough. The don't complain and always are optimistic. Some of that optimism will rub off on you. Enjoy every second you have with your precious one.

Hangin there I believe things will work out for the best labs are tough! and so are their owners, Gary