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…a week you are still acting quickly so that wouldn't be concerned about that.

I'm not sure about relying on a needle draw as that can often be inconclusive too. However, maybe it can be more of a confirmation.I would think the x-rays could distinguish between a bone spur versus osteosarcoma . That's

…I have gone with a biopsy first? 

Many of us, myself included,  just went by xray confirmation  and did NOT do a biopsy.  Sometimes  a biopsy is inconclusive  anyway, plus it  can be a quite painful recovery  and sometimes susceptible  to more infection. 

Good news on clear Xrays and for acting quickly

…he is holding  the leg up.  Did the Vet offer pain  meds in the meantime...maybe Gabapentin?

Also, many opt out of biopsy  as it can often be inconclusive and often a painful procedure .  Now, that said, I don't  know if a needle  aspiration  would be warranted for this type of mass.

Keep us posted

…increasingly aggressive with vets during these procedures. It took heavy sedation—double the dosage—just to get the X-rays done, which came back inconclusive/fungal & showed that his lungs are clear, and no blood work was done.

Yesterday, we met with an oncologist to discuss our options. She was

…there are lots of ways you can learn from Bourbon's strength and resilience, so be prepared for him to amaze you!

You're right, it sucks when an inconclusive biopsy comes back. We are huge CSU fans (check out our interviews), yes they are the best! We are based in Fort Collins ourselves during summer,…

…is no rule that says chemo is mandatory. Statistically it can help, but it still doesn't guarantee longevity. Many people throw chemotherapy at an inconclusive diagnosis just to be on the safe side. The "inconclusive" biopsy situation happens here all the time, unfortunately. 

So, you have to do what's

…March 4th where we previously had her vaccines & dental cleanings, but with a new Vet. They took xrays & did some lab tests; both were inconclusive as to what was going on. What we do know is that there was severe bruising and a very dark spot. They mentioned having a hard time getting her to

…her lump and found out it was a solid mass and had pockets of liquid.  The liquid was an over production of joint fluid.  The samples came back as inconclusive.  Her white blood cells were slightly elevated but the real problem became the liquid pockets of joint fluid in the lump.  Once it was extracted

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…from xrays and the professionals  that it is osteo, you might ask about opting out of the biopsy.  I say that merely  because often the results are inconclusive,  it's often a painful surgery and can raise the risk of a fracture  before the amputation  date.  I am certainly  not a Vet and not giving  Vet

…mentioned .  The professionals  saw osteo and that was good enoigh for me.  I have since learned, mostly from here, that biopsies  are very often inconclusive and it's generally a painful sirgery.   So no, I would NOT put my dog through a biopsy.

    Those who responded here did the amputation without

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…big boy Gunner started limping on front paw about a week and a half ago. Xray was done but it came back inconclusive. From what I know about Cancer in dogs, I believe it is Cancer and so does the vet. It's right above the wrist. 

My concern is he weighs 139 lbs

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…s what it is, they won't be sure until they biopsy the mass. They recommended waiting until amputation to biopsy as they advised the results can be inconclusive from just a small sample. I was told either way, whether its osteosarcoma, another type of tumor, or even a fungal infection the best recourse would

…what you're  dealing with and it may not be a worse case scenario,  okay?  Heck, not ever sure what a "worse case scenario " looks like with ever so inconclusive  right now.   have a worry free week end just like Tori is doing.  

Jerry gave ,excellent  insight  as usual.  When you get more information 

…similar situation with my quad-pawd, Tempest, a couple of years ago. She had a small lump forming in her "armpit" area and a needle biopsy was inconclusive. It grew from the size of a pin head to the size of a pencil eraser in a few months. I opted to remove it while it was small because I knew that

…terms about some of the clinical trials.  They are trials.  A lot of these  trials  aren't  necessarily  all that well studied yet and still inconclusive.   So the fact that your Surgeon or Oncologist  didn't  delve  deeply into these options is not unusual.  Some are "free".  Some  require a

…meds? I know this is a difficult time trying to do all your research, make decisions, and take care of sweet Lily.

FWIW Biopsies are quite often inconclusive and can be a painful recovery anyway.  AMD yes, amputation,  even of cyst is benign, is the best route.  It's  one surger, one recovery and done.

…regimen she will drop the weight fairly  quickly.

I know we discussed the challenge sometimes  with biopsies as they are often painful and often inconclusive....and of course I stressed I wasn't  a Vet, etc

You have two Oncologist  who believe  Finley is a good candidate  for amputation.   If I

…you back meant he hadn't  done many biopsies.....NOT that he hadn't done many amputations, right??  Agree that the bone biopsy  is often inconclusive,  painful recovery,and can sometimes  cause a fracture.   etc.

While it's good your Vet helped  with your pup's reactivity , that doesn't

…what is causing the deterioration of the bone.

I think you are smart not to do the bone biopsy- I understand it is very painful and can still be inconclusive.  It's unfortunate that the specialist won't help you because there is not a specific diagnosis.

It sounds like the decision at this point is to

…is a 15 month old Pitt that had her front left leg amputated due to a tumor on her wrist. The biopsy was inconclusive and the vet recommended amputation because of the pain and continuing bone deterioration. They are sending the leg off for pathology tests to see if

…so if that's the case, then yes, amputation is very likely the best option at this point. Inconclusive path report might also mean it's another type of bone cancer that behaves similarly, like chondrosarcoma.

You might also want to ask the

… you have my sympathy that you need to be here, especially with inconclusive results. As for oncology, I got nothin', but our rescue foster, Reece, is currently in the recovery phase after amputation and, in her case, being

…away!

I'm sorry that you are facing this situation. Birdie is so young! I would be a little hesitant to amputate too, based on her age and the inconclusive biopsy report.

Did the oncologist happen to mention anything about the extent of damage to her leg? Is the leg beyond saving even if it's not…

…repaired or saved in some way even if this is not a cancerous growth?

We have had some members here go through with amputation despite getting an inconclusive biopsy. Only a few times, maybe less than half a dozen since we started Tripawds in 2006, has the biopsy report come back and it wasn't cancer and

…ago and was slightly limping. Vet took x-rays and recommended seeing an oncology specialist. Oncologist took a biopsy a few weeks ago, but it was inconclusive so she recommended amputation. I’m really scared because the biopsy was inconclusive so we don’t know what kind of cancer it is yet. They are sure