Bandit needs rays

doxielady5569128 · March 31, 2009, 07:40:35 AM

Most of you know that Porky and I went to visit my parents yesterday. When we got there, Bandit happily greeted me, but he looked odd to me. I started petting his neck and it seemed a little swollen.

Then right under his collar I found a lump. :crazyeyes: It was under the skin, hard, and right on his lymph node. I showed it to my mom and she immediately called the vet. The vet got him in right away and did some blood tests on the little guy. They told my mom and I to go run some errands while they checked him. (They knew we would hate to hear him cry when they did that.)

When we got back, they were hesitant to tell my mom that it is likely that it is cancer. The vet was very gentle about telling her. He told her that they drew blood to check for any abnormalities and that there was a possibility it was cancer. We are waiting on pins and needles to find out. Bandit is acting okay, he has had some gagging/vomitting issues because the lump is the size of a walnut. He is also not quite himself. He is more mellow than usual and gets worn out easily.

I am so sad about this. The weird thing is, as soon as I first saw him yesterday, I got the feeling that something was majorly wrong. I have no idea how I knew, I just did. I'm preparing myself to hear the cancer diagnosis, because I'm sure it is coming. Bandit is 8 years old and a fighter, so I'm hoping he can beat this.

I cried all night long about our sweet boy. The thing that worried me the most was this: Everytime we're at the vet and Bandit is waiting on the table, he growls as soon as he sees the vet. Yesterday, Nothing, he just laid down. Even the vet said, "Hey buddy, no growl today?!" And the vet went back down the hallway to see if Bandit would growl the second time. When he came back all Bandit did was make a little grunt. The vet's expression told me he was worried too.

Bandit could use any spare rays you have. I'll let you all know as soon as we get the results. It should be this afternoon sometime. Until then, I'm trying to keep busy.

Marcia from MI · March 31, 2009, 08:41:23 AM

Kitty rays comin from Michigan.

sollysmom · March 31, 2009, 08:52:32 AM

MEGA rays are coming from Tennessee. I sure hope it isn't what they think.

Darcel

Kari · March 31, 2009, 09:07:09 AM

Rays headed Bandit's way! Keep us updated!

AnnieofNJ · March 31, 2009, 09:33:08 AM

Mega rays heading to Bandit. Please keep us updated.

Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang

papbouv · March 31, 2009, 09:40:29 AM

Rays & Hugs from Oklahoma hope its just a lymph node or something not the big C, 8yrs. is not that old so hope it turns out it is ok after 5 yrs they usually get lumps and bumps and they are ok hope that is what this is.Papbouv

Merion · March 31, 2009, 07:55:31 PM

Sending HHHH's & PPPPPP's that the lump is not cancer, or if it is they can take care of it.
Merion & the ZZ's

doxielady5569128 · March 31, 2009, 08:58:02 PM

No news yet. This waiting thing is driving me crazy. :crazyeyes: I'm sure we'll get the news tomorrow. I just hope its not cancer. Thanks for all your prayers and rays. Please keep them coming. I'll let you know as soon as I find out anything.

JetEd73 · April 01, 2009, 07:06:57 AM

prayers and rays heading yer way.

papbouv · April 01, 2009, 08:15:43 AM

How is Bandit have you heard anything more Rays from us.

cheryl186 · April 01, 2009, 10:07:49 AM

TONS OF MEGA RAYS ON THEIR WAY TO BANDIT....PRAYING AND PRAYING EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY

MyLittleBoo · April 02, 2009, 06:18:54 PM

Rays & prayers on the way for Bandit...

doxielady5569128 · April 03, 2009, 07:30:47 AM

Quote from: MyLittleBoo on April 02, 2009, 06:18:54 PM
Rays & prayers on the way for Bandit...

Thank you! Everything came back negative. Thank God!! Our "Bander Bee" will be just fine. :apls: