Comments on: Mast Cell Tumor Surgery and Benadryl http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ciapek's mom http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-3189 Ciapek's mom Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:26:30 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-3189 My dog is 3 yrs old and he had is 3rd maste cell tumor removed.. this on was a grade 2 and was about 2inx2in back fo his ear flap.It was removed on friday august 27, 2010. He know has lots of discharge( where we have to use a warm cloth and help the fluid out) he is on metcam 40mg 1 day/ cephlex 500mg 2 tablets twice a day/ benadryl 50mg 3xs daily. he is also starting to loose his fur with sores....pls help...I despartly need info...we are scared that he my loose his life from this surgery...i took off work for 9 days to help my poor dog.... shoud i take him to a differnt vet...please help us from Edmonton, Canada... Thank you for looking at this... From Lucille ( Cipek's mom) My dog is 3 yrs old and he had is 3rd maste cell tumor removed.. this on was a grade 2 and was about 2inx2in back fo his ear flap.It was removed on friday august 27, 2010. He know has lots of discharge( where we have to use a warm cloth and help the fluid out) he is on metcam 40mg 1 day/ cephlex 500mg 2 tablets twice a day/ benadryl 50mg 3xs daily. he is also starting to loose his fur with sores….pls help…I despartly need info…we are scared that he my loose his life from this surgery…i took off work for 9 days to help my poor dog…. shoud i take him to a differnt vet…please help us from Edmonton, Canada…
Thank you for looking at this…
From Lucille ( Cipek’s mom)

]]> By: gina http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-3116 gina Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:44:33 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-3116 hi i have a 4yr old red nose pit bull who very suddenly developed a large mass on his shoulder about a month ago. at first we thought that he had injured it when he stumbled on the steps the vet gave him some meds seemed to work for a while then it got bigger and he wasnt walking on his leg so i tok him back thinking now maybe someone had hurt him cause the vet still didnt think it was a tumor or anything did xray showed nothing did a slide saw no cells. it started going down somewhat then lastweek all came back bigger and badder then did a bio but that didnt even show it is a mast cell which is what they are thinking it is now they have said that maybe a sonagram would show more . i want to do all i can for him cause he is my baby my problem is i may be losing my job in the next few weeks ,is there any kind of dog program out there that could be of some sort of help any information would be wonderful thank you hi i have a 4yr old red nose pit bull who very suddenly developed a large mass on his shoulder about a month ago. at first we thought that he had injured it when he stumbled on the steps the vet gave him some meds seemed to work for a while then it got bigger and he wasnt walking on his leg so i tok him back thinking now maybe someone had hurt him cause the vet still didnt think it was a tumor or anything did xray showed nothing did a slide saw no cells. it started going down somewhat then lastweek all came back bigger and badder then did a bio but that didnt even show it is a mast cell which is what they are thinking it is now they have said that maybe a sonagram would show more . i want to do all i can for him cause he is my baby my problem is i may be losing my job in the next few weeks ,is there any kind of dog program out there that could be of some sort of help any information would be wonderful thank you

]]> By: Teressa Abbott http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-3081 Teressa Abbott Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:12:50 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-3081 Dr. D: my 10 yr old Schnauzer Simon had a grade 2 mast cell tumor removed from his foot 2 weeks ago. My vet operated on it the first time and removed as much of the tumor as he could and realized it was wrapped around his toe (on his back foot). After the biopsy came back as a grade 2, a second surgery was done to remove the toe. It was a successful surgery with clean margins and no signs it has spread. His bloodwork also came back ok. Today, I discovered some sort of growth under his tail above his anus. What could this possibly be? Could it be another mast cell tumor? His appetite has been off and his stools are soft and runny. He was fine up until the first surgery and just hoping that the stress and meds have his digestive track off balance. He has been on chicken and rice for the past 3 weeks along with Flagyl (he has taken this for over 2 yrs for colitis), Amoxitabs which he finished a few days ago, Baytril which he is on for another couple of days. They also have him on a Probiotic paste. He has eaten ID the past 2 days, but not thrilled about it. He has had issues with his stomach off and on the past couple of yrs and was diagnosed with colitis or IBD. My main concern is this other growth I am seeing... he is intact also. Any input would be appreciated. thanks, Teressa Abbott Dr. D:
my 10 yr old Schnauzer Simon had a grade 2 mast cell tumor removed from his foot 2 weeks ago. My vet operated on it the first time and removed as much of the tumor as he could and realized it was wrapped around his toe (on his back foot). After the biopsy came back as a grade 2, a second surgery was done to remove the toe. It was a successful surgery with clean margins and no signs it has spread. His bloodwork also came back ok. Today, I discovered some sort of growth under his tail above his anus. What could this possibly be? Could it be another mast cell tumor? His appetite has been off and his stools are soft and runny. He was fine up until the first surgery and just hoping that the stress and meds have his digestive track off balance. He has been on chicken and rice for the past 3 weeks along with Flagyl (he has taken this for over 2 yrs for colitis), Amoxitabs which he finished a few days ago, Baytril which he is on for another couple of days. They also have him on a Probiotic paste. He has eaten ID the past 2 days, but not thrilled about it. He has had issues with his stomach off and on the past couple of yrs and was diagnosed with colitis or IBD. My main concern is this other growth I am seeing… he is intact also. Any input would be appreciated.
thanks,
Teressa Abbott

]]> By: Lynn B. http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2908 Lynn B. Tue, 25 May 2010 05:42:26 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2908 Dr. D: Our 15 1/2-year-old poodle, who is otherwise healthy, has a pea-sized mast cell tumor on the upper fatty portion of his right ear. We are advised to remove half his ear. He takes Atopica for previous skin allergies. His blood work is amazingly good. He eats and sleeps well and appears to be in no discomfort. An ultrasound of his abdomen reveals no other tumors are present. Tomorrow we will receive lump node results, which the doctors feel will be negative also. He has visited both an oncologist and a surgeon. I contacted Dr. Ahn who will allow our dog into the Masivet compassionate care program. My decision is are we best to do the surgery or fo with the Masivet only? Is partial pinnectomy inhumane for a 15-year-old? If we elect for surgery, the surgeon gives benadryl only at the time of the surgery. Should this therapy be started sooner? Your help is greatly appreciated. Lynn Dr. D:

Our 15 1/2-year-old poodle, who is otherwise healthy, has a pea-sized mast cell tumor on the upper fatty portion of his right ear. We are advised to remove half his ear. He takes Atopica for previous skin allergies. His blood work is amazingly good. He eats and sleeps well and appears to be in no discomfort.

An ultrasound of his abdomen reveals no other tumors are present. Tomorrow we will receive lump node results, which the doctors feel will be negative also. He has visited both an oncologist and a surgeon.

I contacted Dr. Ahn who will allow our dog into the Masivet compassionate care program. My decision is are we best to do the surgery or fo with the Masivet only? Is partial pinnectomy inhumane for a 15-year-old? If we elect for surgery, the surgeon gives benadryl only at the time of the surgery. Should this therapy be started sooner?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Lynn

]]> By: Scott http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2752 Scott Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:55:48 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2752 Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly Dr. Dressler. I realize you cant give advice specific to my dog but I was wondering if you know of anyone using Masivet in conjunction with Lomustine/CCNU. Ive tried using the web and my access to databases to find anything but Im turning up nothing. Im trying to be a good advocate for Max's health and of course with such an aggressive type of tumor recurring twice, being as aggressive as his health will allow might be the best option if there is some benefit to be gained. Thanks so much for getting back to me so quickly Dr. Dressler.
I realize you cant give advice specific to my dog but I was wondering if you know of anyone using Masivet in conjunction with Lomustine/CCNU. Ive tried using the web and my access to databases to find anything but Im turning up nothing. Im trying to be a good advocate for Max’s health and of course with such an aggressive type of tumor recurring twice, being as aggressive as his health will allow might be the best option if there is some benefit to be gained.

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2743 Dr. Dressler Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:47:24 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2743 Dear Scott, Have your veterinarian or oncologist contact Dr. Albert Ahn at AB Sciences in New Jersey to see whether your Husky can qualify for pre-FDA approval use of masitinib through the compassionate use program. Best, Dr D Dear Scott,
Have your veterinarian or oncologist contact Dr. Albert Ahn at AB Sciences in New Jersey to see whether your Husky can qualify for pre-FDA approval use of masitinib through the compassionate use program.
Best,
Dr D

]]> By: Scott http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2730 Scott Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:33:29 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2730 Stuart and Kristen, Great to hear about your success with Masivet. I have a 6 year old siberian husky who has been battling MCT for better part of the last year his is also on his muzzle. Long story short he had surgery in November and margins came back clean but tumor was Graded III. We put off chemo because margins were clean as were his lymph nodes and mitotic index came back very low. Unfortunately his tumor returned in the exact same spot and in February we started vinblastine which seemed to be destroying the cancer that is until a week ago when he went from no visible tumor to a huge growth in a matter of days. Ive scheduled removal of this second tumor and his lymph node for monday and we are going to start Lomustine protocol. I am wondering how you gained access to the Masivet? I really dont like the chances Max has statistically with just surgery and lomustine and radiation unfortunately is not an option. Any advice for getting Masivet for my baby and if so approximately how much would his treatment cost? Stuart and Kristen,

Great to hear about your success with Masivet. I have a 6 year old siberian husky who has been battling MCT for better part of the last year his is also on his muzzle. Long story short he had surgery in November and margins came back clean but tumor was Graded III. We put off chemo because margins were clean as were his lymph nodes and mitotic index came back very low. Unfortunately his tumor returned in the exact same spot and in February we started vinblastine which seemed to be destroying the cancer that is until a week ago when he went from no visible tumor to a huge growth in a matter of days. Ive scheduled removal of this second tumor and his lymph node for monday and we are going to start Lomustine protocol. I am wondering how you gained access to the Masivet? I really dont like the chances Max has statistically with just surgery and lomustine and radiation unfortunately is not an option.

Any advice for getting Masivet for my baby and if so approximately how much would his treatment cost?

]]> By: Stuart & Kirsten http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2461 Stuart & Kirsten Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:36:22 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2461 8 weeks on and Lil is doing great. The tumor on her muzzel is not visible. The vets are very pleased, and so are we. Who knows what the future hold though? Stuart 8 weeks on and Lil is doing great. The tumor on her muzzel is not visible. The vets are very pleased, and so are we.

Who knows what the future hold though?

Stuart

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2225 Dr. Dressler Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:11:56 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2225 Dear Stuat, Kristen, and Lil, If I were to guess, I believe the answer is yes. :) Best Dr D Dear Stuat, Kristen, and Lil,
If I were to guess, I believe the answer is yes. :)
Best
Dr D

]]> By: Stuart & Kirsten http://www.dogcancerblog.com/mast-cell-tumor-surgery-and-benadryl/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 Stuart & Kirsten Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:48 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=32#comment-2203 Dr Dressler Thanks for you reply. I wish to give you an update. Lil has now been on Masivet for one week now and the results that we can see look very positive. The tumor on her muzzle has lost a lot of it`s size and is close to dissapearing to the naked eye. So far she she has had no adverse reactions to the drug and she is on a heavy dose. We vist the vet tomorrow and hope they confirm this is good news. If the tumor on her muzzle is shrinking, should any distant spread ( blood/ spleen)have similar results? We live in hope. Stuart, Kirsten and a woof from Lil. Dr Dressler

Thanks for you reply.

I wish to give you an update. Lil has now been on Masivet for one week now and the results that we can see look very positive. The tumor on her muzzle has lost a lot of it`s size and is close to dissapearing to the naked eye. So far she she has had no adverse reactions to the drug and she is on a heavy dose. We vist the vet tomorrow and hope they confirm this is good news.

If the tumor on her muzzle is shrinking, should any distant spread ( blood/ spleen)have similar results?

We live in hope.

Stuart, Kirsten and a woof from Lil.

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