Lymphoma in Labs

[Rob]

Just found out my 2 yr old lab Jesse may have cancer. Will know more in the next few days. Anyone go through this with a young dog?? Christ I just buried Abby two yrs ago. (she was also 2 yrs old.)

[35rem]

As a veterinarian most dogs with lymphoma I see are a bit older then Jesse, but it is possible at this age. Same in people; leukemia and lymphoma affect the young as well as the old. I am sure your veterinarian will have submitted samples to the lab to confirm the diagnosis and you will have to wait until they are in. If it confirms the diagnosis the only treatment option is chemotherapy. The good news is that dogs generally tolerate it very well, the bad that it does not cure the disease; it just slows it down. Without treatment average survival is 2 months, with treatment +/- 14 months.

Good information on lymphoma can be found here:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=575

I hope it turns out to be a false alarm...

[Spokerider]

What clinical signs / observations noted, prompted the investigation?

[Rob]

Noticed her neck glands were enlarged and semi-hard. I only noticed two, but when at the vets She noticed all 4 in upper/lower neck plus in her armpit area

[Rob]

Also she is showing no signs of being sick right now.

[ncurrie]

That is horrible news:( I am very sorry, hopefully the tests come back negative.

[bushpig slayer]

my male lab had cancer too,the vet said 20 years ago cancer would be the last thing they look for now its the first,very sad sorry to hear you may be going through what i just went through.good luck

[Rob]

my male lab had cancer too,the vet said 20 years ago cancer would be the last thing they look for now its the first,very sad sorry to hear you may be going through what i just went through.good luck


Sound somewhat similar to what I mentioned?

[Sasquatch]

Just to mention the other side - my dog had swollen glands also a while back and I was very worried. It turned out not to be lymphoma.

I hope the diagnosis results bring good news.

[4pointer91]

My wirehair was 3 when we noticed a lump alongside its groin, tested positive for Lymphoma ...it was hard to believe, he had lots of energy and was a happy dog. A couple months later we noticed an enlarged lymph node in his neck, had it surgically removed which almost killed him (will never do that again). Had the choice of chemotheropy but it was too expensive an option for an additional 10-12 months of prolonged sufferring, opted for Prednisone (steroid) which gave him 3 more months of pain free life. Then one day he started slipping on one leg ...3 days later his hind quarters were not functioning at all and I had to make the trip to the vet.

Hopefully your dog is lymphoma free, they can have swollen glands for other reasons as Sasquatch mentioned.

[Rob]

Found out today she has cancer

[Doe]

Sorry to read this....sometimes life isnt fair. Hope the next few months build some lasting memories for your family with her.

[Sasquatch]

Rough news - sorry to hear that Rob.

[yamadirt 426]

That's the shitz man. Sorry to hear that. :(

[ncurrie]

Sorry to hear, that is so very sad:( take care.

[pnbrock]

man thats tough to take!!sorry about your pups misfortune!!

[35rem]

I am sorry to hear this. Really sucks in a dog her age..

[Sofa King]

that sucks, rob.
very sad news.

[Goose T404]

best wishes to you rob, i have a lab, he is 6 years old and is the most loving dog. he is my best friend. We all know how close we can become to our pets, especially dogs, thats why they call them mans best friend becasue they truly are. take care

[Rob]

Thanks for the kind words, shes laying at my feet right now, she has noisy breathing but it seems to be positional, My kids (daughter 9 and son 6) know what is going on. We are going to get family pictures done with her before we put her down.

[Piperdown]

Sorry to hear Rob, they do not call dogs mans best friend for nothing. Tuff times for sure enjoy the time you have left.

[xfactor]

My heart goes out to you and your family. Best wishes to you all

[bushpig slayer]

sorry bud,way to short of time.

[nature girl]

Sorry to hear about the bad news. Just include your dog in as many family activities as you can and enjoy your time together while you still have it.

[browningboy]

Sorry to hear that's horrible!

[325]

Sorry to hear that. Even though your dogs life will be short, it sounds like its been filled with lots of love.

[Mishka]

Very sorry to hear that. They are special and add so much to our lives. It sounds like you made his life special as well.

[ActionJackson017]

Very sorry to hear that, Rob.

[Bc Deer Hunter]

That is horrible news :icon_frow Hopfully he can pull through for you guys. My thoughts are with you and yours.

[Rob]

Put her down today. The prednisone gave us a couple months at least.

[swampdonkey]

Sorry to here Rob. Our 12 year old lab has it to just found out a few weeks ago. Doesn't matter if there 2or 12 it sucks.

[Iron Glove]

Sorry to hear about this Rob.
I'm sitting here looking at our 10 year old Toller knowing that her clock is ticking, don't know how I'll deal with it at the time.
I go in for my own tests next week, Lymphoma is a possibility according to my Dr. Hope they can do more for humans than for dogs. :cry:

[yamadirt 426]

Hard thing to do . All the best to your family !

[pnbrock]

dang thats a heartbreaker,a good dog is worth a hundred humans in my mind.

[BlacktailStalker]

Well I'm sorry to read this, two dogs at two that is just hard on the heart. Sorry for your loss, sounds like your partner had a good one though as far as care and making the call when the time came to do what is so hard, more importantly do what is unselfish. We've all been there and will be again because the highs of dog ownership out weigh the lows, just have to remember that when you're at rock bottom.

[ruger#1]

Sorry Rob. I do not know much more to say. I miss my ole girl also.

[Angus]

Sorry to hear about your pal Rob.

[Sasquatch]

Sorry to hear that Rob...rough luck for sure.

[Kasomor]

So sorry for your loss.

[srupp]

Hey Rob, sorry to hear that news..that sucks..we lost Morgan @ 4 years of age..purebred black lab with cancer.. a few years back..treatment would not alleviate her uncomfortable situation so we had her put down, we have since obtained Ebony...so we do know your pain...our thoughts and prayers are with ya...be strong..

cheers

Susan Steven Ebony

[.300 R.U.M. Grizzly]

Sorry to hear of your loss Rob. My thoughts are with you.

[nature girl]

Rob so sorry to hear about your dog. Its amazing how you can get so attached to animals.

[ncurrie]

Rob, so sorry to hear about your dog, very heartbreaking:(

[greenhorn]

Condolences man....

We're in the process of finding our lab a new home and it's killing me to think of him sleeping at someone else's feet. How do these pooches work their way into our heart without us noticing it.....

Anyway, hope your kids don't take it too hard....