t zone lymphoma

hi not im not a new member just forgotten my login details
sadly last month my eldest Angel was taken to the vets after we found a lump in her which doubled in size over a couple of days
the vet took her in for a bi opsie and removed the lump which was found to be a low grade t zone lymphoma
does any body know about this cancer as my vet set it it doesn't respond well to treatment and its to keep an eye on it for know but not even a week later the other side of her cheek started to swell just as bad and her lymph nodes are swollen she is on steroids at the moment to keep the down she is due to go back soon for a check up but I don't know how to help her I want to do what is best for her dose any body know about the two different treatments thanks

I'm sorry to read this

I don't have any experience but Rachel one of our Admin staff has some knowledge, she may be able to offer some advice

thanks

Sorry to read this hope someone gives some reassurance soon

Hiya. Really sorry to hear about Angel, thankfully you seem to have caught it early though, which is a big positive! My girl, Bug, had a melanoma a few years back which I was told could spread to her lymph nodes/lungs, it was of the highest grade but thankfully didn't spread and hasn't returned.

I think your best bet is to work with a vet that you trust - they will have all of the answers that you need - it may cost a bit, but your peace of mind is priceless.

thanks are vet has told us a little about it but they don't know a lot about the type she has if it was type b there is a lot more information and knowledge about it but the type t Angel has not a lot of information is about it my vet has tried finding out more about from a specialist but even they cant say how to treat in till its in the later stages the only good bit of news at the moment is she could still have up to two years hopefully

hi I remembered my account details I am Dank1 angel is 1 of my staffys going back to the vet Monday for more steroid tablets and hopefully will be starting treatment so big relief so good news and happy birthday Angel (in my photos Angels my white staffy)

Some good news there Dan

yes was so worried but now there's a great weight lifted

hi there quick up date been back to the vet this week Angels doing great the steroids are keeping the lymph nodes from swelling and Wednesday the 27th she starts the other corse of tablets the vet thinks this is best for her as she very bounce and energetic and probably wont keep still long enough for the drip corse of medicine

hi everyone quick update Angel started her treatment Wednesday she has to go back every 3 weeks they wont give her the liquid medic in the drip they think shes to energetic and wont keep still long enough so she has a tablet every 3 weeks and steroids but she is doing well you cant tell anythings wrong with her apart from the lumps and enlarged lymphondes hopefully she has plenty of time left my Angel

That's great news Dan. As long as she seems well and is enjoying life it's all worth it.

Thanks for the update and keep us posted

shes still full of beans and happy still my Angel lol

glad ur wee angel is happy and bouncy bless her

Great news. She sounds like a proper little fighter too

hi everyone sorry been busy recently quick update Angels doing great she had her 3rd kemo therapy today and blood test vets are please with how shes doing shes a little trooper bless her

Ah great news Dan

Awesome news! Sending lots of cuddles for her x

sending cuddles

thanks she does love a cuddle I did get a telling off from the vet been spoiling her a little much she put on 3/4 of a kilo in 9 weeks bit because the steroids and a bit because extra treats got to lay off a bit

aww bless just cut the treats down I did same with mia gave her too much treats tempting when they aren't well

year I didn't notice how big she got I made sure I didn't buy any treats when shopping today got to make what she's got last

you don't till someone comments as you are constantly with your dog every day.I watch mias weight due to her legs she still has a cupboard all to herself could sell the treata back to the pet shop amount I have .

Haha bless! You've gotta spoil a girl.. But best she doesn't get too chubby!