Martin-Ruby __Medical history 2017-08-18 to 2017-08-20 (1)
This says what that was. I hope you can read it.
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Martin-Ruby __Medical history 2017-08-18 to 2017-08-20 (1)
This says what that was. I hope you can read it.
Oh my goodness. The link actually worked! HOWEVER, it needs interpretation by a Vet! Itsw Greek to me!
It sounds like really good work-ups were done and all the bases were covered though. She was thoroughly checked over.
Check with the Vet tonight, but sounds like its
1. Ask her if it’s “Soft cell sarcoma”
2. Then ask her if there were “clean margins”. Sometimes they can tell if surrounding tissues still have some of those pesky sarcoma cells in them. Sometimes it’s not always possible to get clean margins, but the Surgeon always does their best to remove as much as possible.
3. Then ask what the mitotic index is. She can explain what the number range means.
DEFINITELY removing that bum leg was the right decision regardless of what those diagnostic tests show and regardless of all the challenges she has had!
Ruby is showing she is one tough cookie and quite the Warrior!!
It’s clear that Ruby is certainly enjoying all her couch time with you and her pack!!
So now is the time to put all this behind you, get rid of that cone, get those staples out and CELEBRATE like crazy that Ruvy feels good and is able to handle three legs just fine!! 🙂 🙂
You give yourself a big pat on your back for staying strong and staying focused on doing everything possible for your sweet Ruby!! You snd Ruby never gave up during all these challenges during recovery!!! You two make a great team!! 🙂
Can’t wait to celebrate with you tonight! 🙂
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
I’m with Sally, this medical history is not for the layperson. I’m wondering, did you get another form with easier to understand language for non-vets like us?
The biggest takeaway you can get is to find out of those ‘good margins’ were obtained. Most likely there was, and that’s why they took her leg. Anytime you have questions about technical things like lab reports, your vet is the best person to address them.
This was the only paper I received about her cancer. Unfortunately, when Dr. T called she was directed to call my niece with the findings. This happened when my niece wanted her to go back and live with her, which she only ended up staying a few nights and then came back to me again. Dr. T did briefly describe the margins and such when she offered me to opportunity to amputate at a much more affordable rate. I asked if the cancer would return if we did in fact take the leg off. She said as long as she can hit the margins, she will be able to get all of it out.
That swelling looks a little worse this morning. She slept with no cone on all night. I haven’t put the cone back on her at all yet. She has not tried to lick or mess with that incision line at all. I have some Novox and am giving her one a day for inflammation. Hopefully that swelling will settle soon and smooth out. There is no way it’s “around the bone”. I can push and move it in a way. It doesn’t feel as hot this morning, but I haven’t inspected her a whole lot. She’s laying beside me on top of it, curled up and so very happy!!