Friday, May 28, 2010
Pathology Results
Friday, May 28, 2010
Pathology Results
We just received the pathology results for Benny's mast cell tumor. It came back as a Grade II tumor with clean margins. I am so very relieved that we got clean margins. I was hoping that it would come back a Grade I, but I knew that was highly unlikely. I am very happy it is a Grade II and not a Grade III.
In any case, our next course of action is to keep a very close eye on Benny to see if any other tumors develop. Which just means more petting or him.
And for those who like to see the gory details, here is a picture of Benny's incision. It was taken in low light with my phone, so it isn't the greatest picture, but it gives you a good idea of the size of the incision.
It is such a relief to know that the vet got clean margins. Hopefully, there won't be any more tumors popping up on Benny anytime soon.
Enjoy the holiday weeekend!
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What a relief! Maybe the blessings from visitors and followers of this blog site helped. Always think happy thoughts and everything will be fine. =)
We are all here for you!
~Kaytee & Baby the pug
YAY YAY YAY Baby Benny…A BIG kiss on that pouty lil’ mouth to you. WONDERFUL news about the clear margins!!! That is one big incision you poor thing…but I still say that T-Shirt is incredibly handsome on you so don’t worry, you’ll heal up in no time. Baxter has a little scar on his leg from one of his mast cell removals and I always pet it and thank God that he’s healthy!
A cheer for both Benny and Luna today (you to Hank!!)!!! (and stay far, far away mast cells…NO MORE for Benny or any of our other babies!!!!)
That is fantastic news! Such a relief! Extra pets are always good!
Baby Benny! Glad to hear that the results look good!!
I took a peek at your incision photo… my , my… I just want to hold you and make you all better.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Pug hugs and kisses, prayers of good wishes
xoxox
Glad to hear everything with the “kids” is good. Hope you have a nice holiday weekend and maybe throw a bit of BBQ sauce on their spaghetti.
I’m relieved there are clean margins. And also relieved it isn’t Grade III. Of course, I’m still wishing that sweet little Baby Benny didn’t have this at all. I hope the incision heals quickly, and please give Benny lots of pets and hugs from Bennie and me! And of course, Henry and Luna too! I’m glad you know the results before the weekend, so you can concentrate on the facts instead of the “what ifs”. I hope you all have a pleasant and relaxing weekend : )
Great news! Glad you got it before the weekend so you can
enjoy the holiday. That is a big incision, gives Benny more
reason to relax!
Oh, poor Baby Benny! No wonder you’ve got him in that handsome sweater. Thanking god it wasn’t a grade III, and hoping and praying that we don’t see any more! Smooches to that adorable wrinkle man!
I am so glad you received the results before the week-end. Lots of puggy hugs and kisses to bennie from Toby.
Have a wonderful and relaxing holiday. bennie deserves all the extra pats, loves and cherrios.
Sooooooo glad to know you were able to get the results and that they had clean margins and got it! Whew! Rest up and enjoy the weekend. Glad to see that little Luna is doing as well as possible with her eyes. That just leaves steadfast Henry watching over them both.
Phew! So glad to hear the good news. But poor Benny! That is quite the incision. Hope he recovers fast.
Clean margins YAY YAY yAY Go Benny! That scar looks huge but Knowing benny, he’ll milk it for more treats LOL!
Hugs and pug kissees from Angel and Sweet Pea!
P.S. Benny, you and Baxter are bros from afar…he has matching “shaved patches” on his front legs from his IV’s at the hospital…We love you and are celebrating clear margins (and healed ear canals for Bax!)!!
Hooray for Baby Benny!
Happy hugs all the around from Phyllis and the AZ pugs.
Hooray for Benny! I’ve been praying for you sweet boy!
I have a silly question for anyone who wants to answer. What does ‘grade II and clean margins’ mean? I feel so silly asking b/c obviously it’s good news but does that mean it is or isn’t cancer?
Still sending good thoughts and prayers your way Corrine. Hug all the babies for Pip and me.
Gina & Pip
*phew* Abby and I are glad to hear the clean margins, i am sure Benny will gladly stick around for more frequent hugs and scritches, like any pug!!! Get well soon Benny, you are a brave little man. Abby is proud of you for being such a trooper this week!!!
I am so happy to hear the good news of clear margins now I hope Benny heals up real soon as he looks so sad and sore poor baby give him a pug hug for me hope you have a great weekend and the puggys get some extra treats
Heather glad to hear Baxters ear canals have healed and he is doing better give him a hug for me
That is good news. Clean margins mean a lot. When Pablo had his tumor removed we got the same report and one year later he’s doing fine.
After a long and tedious trip back home from S. Carolina, after greeting and loving on my furbabies, I was so relieved to open up OBP and see the good news about Baby Benny. I know you will be vigilant in checking him out, but your Memorial Day just got happy. Hopefully everything at OBP will settle down in to a comfortable and worry free routine.
Heather, great news about Baxter’s ear canals. You too needed good news and hope your situation settles into a comfortable routine as well.
Poor Benny, it’s no fun dealing with the doctor. But the clean margins is a sign for good times ahead!!
Good news for benny we will be keeping good thoughts here.Lots of hugs being sent to you benny.
Oh that is such good news! You’ve been through so much lately with sweet little Sol, I just can’t imagine any more pain in your life. God is certainly smiling down on some loving, wonderful puggy parents. Benny looks so sad, but I know you are spoiling him so much, and he’ll heal quickly. We love you all…Vicki, Amos & Andi
Just saw the good news - HOORAY! I am so happy for you! I know how worried you must’ve been, Corrine. Please give Baby Benny a big sloppy kiss from Charlie and me!
Abby and I are so relieved to hear things are all right although not the best, but it isn’t the worst either. For some reason I didn’t get Friday’s post and thought that nothing had been heard and that it would be an exceptionally long weekend for you all and Benny. What delight I had to hear that you did not have to keep worrying without knowing.
Went to a graduation of grandson on Sunday but could not get the picture of Benny out of my mind (and it was a long graduation ceremony), my eyes kept getting wet and then I thought, “This is silly and it isn’t helping” and I forced myself to picture Benny as well and healthy as could be and full of his silliness. It’s not always easy to put a positive thought in place of a negative one but it can be done.
Congratulations to you and your husband, Luna, Henry and, of course, ta-da - Benny. Give his little “stinkle” a “winkle-wub” from Abby and me.
Pug Hug
Corrine, Sweetheart, you did not deserve another scare. I’m sharing your relief and sending you all our love
Kelly, Lola, Gracie & Ward
Yeah for clean margins!!!!!
YAY! I am so thrilled for Benny.. and of course.. YOU!
Hope you all had a GREAT holiday weekend…
PUG HUGS!
Bethany, Bentley and Sofie
Oh, I’m so glad to hear it is good news. I’m just pleased as punch that your follow up will mean more petting for baby Benny! But that incision picture…ewwww. The poor fella! No wonder he had such a cool t-shirt on!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, YEY FOR BENNY!
I am so happy for you:D Not happy for his incision, he does not look pleased.
SO RELIEVED THAT THE RESULTS WERE GOOD.
Oh Corrine that is GREAT news!! Grade 1 would have been off the chart news-but clean margins makes it all the better! Hope Benny continues to feel better and please give him some pug-hug loving from us!And give Henry & Luna some pug hug sugar from us too! Pug-hugs from Pastor Sue & the COlorado 2
Oh Benny, that incision on your little chest just breaks out hearts. Hope you are feeling like your self in no time.