Cancer returned in spleen

[hugomom1]

I'd hoped that Hugo's cancer experience was going to be limited to his leg but the doctors found a tumor on his spleen yesterday. His red cell count has been low for a couple of weeks so the doctors did more tests all they say right now is that its some type of sarcoma with spindle cells. The pathologist report will take another week.

Hugo had his spleen removed today. From what I've been reading, the prognosis isn't great after a splenectomy for malignant tumors. The surgery went well but his heart showed some arrythmia so they have him on some hearts meds and in their doggie ICU. Regardless, this is the last of his treatment. He's a 'mature' boy and he's been poked and prodded for 2 years. He's earned some retirement time.

 

[Gatorblu]

I am so sorry. I hope they got it all and you have lots of quality time left with Hugo. My boy has hemangiosarcoma on his spleen. He is almost 11, and has heart issues. Because of the heart issues, surgery was risky. Plus the chemo that they use can effect the heart so chemo is out. We are just taking it one day at a time. Fortuantely for us we have had a lot more good days then bad. I hope you get the same. Hugs to you, and positive, healthy ((((vibes)))) to Hugo!

 

[sandy's mom]

I am so sorry for both of you having to go through this with your babies.
We went through cancer with Sandy, not this type, but it was heartbreaking.

Boxer hugs and kisses lovicon

 

[hugomom1]

Hugo has never had any heart problems before but they think he reacted to the anthesia with arrythmia due to his age. He's ok now but I think its just another sign that he's had enough treatment.

 

[hugomom1]

I am so sorry. I hope they got it all and you have lots of quality time left with Hugo. My boy has hemangiosarcoma on his spleen. He is almost 11, and has heart issues. Because of the heart issues, surgery was risky. Plus the chemo that they use can effect the heart so chemo is out. We are just taking it one day at a time. Fortuantely for us we have had a lot more good days then bad. I hope you get the same. Hugs to you, and positive, healthy ((((vibes)))) to Hugo!

Hugo has experienced two years of off and on chemo and he's had radiation treatments for a sub-dermal hemangiosarcoma on his elbow in 2010. This was his 3rd cancer-related surgery. He's earned some retirement.

 

[Gatorblu]

Hugo has never had any heart problems before but they think he reacted to the anthesia with arrythmia due to his age. He's ok now but I think its just another sign that he's had enough treatment.

I was told that the chemo for Hemangiosarcoma can cause arrythmias, and Thor already suffers from that and is taking sota for it. That is why we were told not to do chemo. We weren't aware of his until he was getting ready for surgery. It showed up on a pre-op ekg. We then went to a cardiologist and found out 3% of his heart beats were irregular. Not a huge amount, but enough to start meds. The meds brought it down to < 0.01 % in other word 33 irregular beats.

I am not saying this to upset you or that the chemo caused Hugo's arrythmias. Like you said he is a senior boxer and that could be the cause. I just want others who read this thread looking for answers to read what I have been told, and gone thru.

 

[Cami]

Sending best wishes to Hugo.

 

[Amiee]

I'm so sorry :(

*hugs* to you and Hugo.

 

[Tuff Love]

so sorry to hear the news. how is Hugo doing since his surgery?