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Chip may have cancer
« on: January 16, 2012, 05:16:48 PM »
How well do chins do with cancer treatment?
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Re: Chip may have cancer
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 11:06:19 AM »
That's horrible. What kind of treatment is the vet recommending? Where is the cancer and can it be surgically removed? If it's a tumor then it's important to know what kind it is. Typically the type of cancer will determine the treatment and prognosis as well as how early it is caught.
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Re: Chip may have cancer
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 04:44:20 PM »
The suspected tumor was either his colon or bladder. We couldn't tell but were planning an ultrasound if the specialist determine it was cancer to get a better look. The specialist determined that it was not likely a cancer.  What was noticed though was a back abnormality. Chip is on pain meds now to help with the pain.  If he doesn't improve in a few days, we will take another look at the suspected tumor site if it in fact was one.
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Re: Chip may have cancer
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 05:53:06 PM »
Sounds like you still have a way to go for a positive diagnosis. I hope it's one of those things that will just clear up.
I don't think it's unusual to see anomalous shadows on x-rays so I wouldn't worry too much about that until you have confirmation with additional tests.

Maybe someone can comment on spinal issues. I hope that does not turn out to be the cause of the pain.
I'll be praying for you!
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