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Tripawds Three Legged Dog and Cat Forums Presentation and Diagnosis The Vet called with Mason's Diagnos…

The Vet called with Mason's Diagnosis......

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fortheloveofmason

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9 December 2014

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18 December 2014 - 2:45 pm

Todays conversation with the vet:

8:05 am

Ring Ring

Me: Hello

Vet: Michelle

Me: Yes

Vet: It's Dr. G (said with an extremely upbeat tone)

Me: My my, Dr. G you sound very chipper this morning, is it because we have good news from the pathologist?

Vet: No its because we have GREAT news

Me: Please enlighten me

Vet: After receiving the entire tumor, not just a slide, the pathologist seems to think that it was probably a benign granduloma. There might have been malignancy but it doesnt matter because ALL margins were clean. Mason is cancer free.

And suddenly I am exhausted. I still plan to be a part of this AMAZING site even though Mason will remain my 5 legged (hehe) dog. You are all amazing. Your support, advice, and general positive attitudes made the past two weeks easier to get through. I only hope for all of you amazing news especially this holiday season.

hugapitbull

My heart lives at Rainbow Bridge

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28 November 2008

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18 December 2014 - 4:49 pm

That is absolutely AWESOME news! Congrats to you and Mason.

Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.

mom2shelby

Los Angeles, CA

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13 June 2013

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18 December 2014 - 6:51 pm

Happy NEWS!!!!

What a great holiday gift!

So happy for you all!

alison with the spirit of shelby fur-ever in her heart (and little jasper too)

Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.

October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014

Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife

Michelle

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16 October 2012

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18 December 2014 - 7:50 pm

Great news!!!!! Merry Christmas to you guys. That is so great.

Hugs

Michelle & Angel Sassy

Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

benny55

Virginia

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22 February 2013

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18 December 2014 - 9:50 pm

BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!! Rarely, ever so rarely, do we get that kind of great news!!! GREAT NEWS!!!!! clap

Sooooo hap o y for you and Mason!!!!!....Yes....we like having five legged dogs here with us!!! way-cool

CHRISTMAS MIRACLE INDEED!

HUGS!!!!!!

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!