The Results of Fudge's Biopsy/UPDATE to Previous Discussion

The vet just called with the pathology report. Fudge had a Papilloma and it was benign. I was trying to write down what she was saying and feel free to correct me if I am not making much sense. She said papillomas are caused by a virus and it is not uncommon for young dogs to get them in their mouth and ears. She said it often triggers an immune response and many times left alone they will go away. She did not feel, however, that would have happened in Fudge's case. The cells around the papilloma were all normal, so she feels she got everything. The vet did say I am to continue checking Fudge's ears (oh boy) and mouth for any signs of more of these and worst case scenario, if they keep coming back, sometimes chemotherapy is needed. So, this is very good news and we are relieved and happy! Thank you to everyone for their concern.

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Permalink Reply by Taylor & Huff on January 13, 2011 at 1:38pm

So glad everything is okay!:) I hope that they never come back too:)

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Permalink Reply by BG and Gavin on January 13, 2011 at 2:36pm

Awesome news!

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne & Jack on January 13, 2011 at 3:40pm

Glad you had good news. You might want to consider starting Fudge on Beta Glucan. It is an all natural immunity booster that is used to prevent tumors and cancer. After our old Jack died of sarcoma, DH did a lot of reading on this. We give it to all of our dogs and he takes it also.

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Permalink Reply by Becky, Savannah, & Raleigh on January 13, 2011 at 4:57pm

So glad fudge is ok! Vanny had one in her mouth when she was about 1 1/2 yrs old. We were scheduled to have it removed and bx but it ended up shrinking by 50 percent the day before surgery. Fortunately we never had one return and rals has never had one! So glad she is ok, and hope you guys are doing well!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa, Daisy & Dexter on January 13, 2011 at 5:29pm

Yippee! Yeah! Yahoo!

Happy Dance up here in NE Ohio!

The best thing is you didn't have to wait 2 weeks!

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Permalink Reply by Kathy Spyker on January 13, 2011 at 5:42pm

I was wondering how she was doing, so glad the news is good.

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on January 13, 2011 at 6:17pm

It is so nice to get on Doodlekisses and see all the nice comments about Fudge. What a wonderful community DK is and I appreciate hearing from everyone. Thank you!