Yesterday morning, after Ryan and I awoke, we drove to the gym for a workout. About halfway through my workout, I went to move my stuff to the weight room and glanced at my phone.
I saw that I missed a call from our vet and immediately signaled to Ryan and walked outside to return the call.
Our vet told us that the results from Sadie’s lump biopsy came back and that Sadie did, in fact, have cancer. Her biopsy results revealed that she had grade one fibrosarcoma. Our vet then told us the good news, which was that when they examined the cells surrounding the lump they removed under the microscope, the cells appeared to be cancer free.
I asked if this meant that they completely removed the cancer from her body and he said that it is possible that they did, but he cannot say for certain. He encouraged us to monitor her, as cancerous lumps like this do resurface, and told us to bring her in if anything else pops up. You better believe this paranoid puppy mama will monitor the heck out of her little body!
So that’s the latest update! I think Sadie has a lot of happy, healthy days ahead of her. If her current energy level is any indication, I think we’re in good shape.
Thank you again for your kind words and thoughts last week!
Tennis
When we arrived home from the gym, we leashed Sadie up and walked to the nearby tennis courts to hit some balls back and forth for 30 minutes or so.
At first Sadie’s excitement level was off the charts with so many tennis balls to chase around.
But then she saw something even more intriguing…
Shadows!
For some reason Sadie decided to camp out on my side of the court and hunt shadows while Ryan and I leisurely hit balls back and forth and goofed around. We weren’t playing a real game or anything and that’s a very good thing because I can tell you right now that Sadie wouldn’t be much of a teammate. Let’s just say I won’t be calling her if I ever want to play doubles in the future unless I plan to play doubles with shadows instead of real tennis balls.
Lunch
Once we were done playing around outside, we headed back home for lunch.
I made a yummy pseudo-soup. I call it a pseudo-soup because I didn’t intend for it to be a soup, but Ryan and I liked the base of the dish so much that we ended up eating it with a spoon like soup!
I poured a can of light coconut milk in a pot and seasoned it with ginger, garam masala and garlic salt before adding broccoli and cauliflower. I let the veggies cook in the coconut milk for about 15 minutes before adding some shrimp and digging in.
It was such a simple dish and it got rave reviews in our house.
Yum.
I’m off to change for church right now, but I’ll be back in a bit! Hope you’re enjoying a relaxing Sunday!
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
Oh god well glad to hear it’s out anyway! I’d say you were in such a panic when you saw this missed call! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday – just got a call to say not needed in work to cover so relaxing is on the cards for sure!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Oh no! I’m so glad you guys were able to catch it early and take Sadie in right away. Sending her many happy puppy thoughts that no cancer returns. And super happy she’s doing well now. 🙂
Kelli says
Glad that they feel they got all of it out that’s so encouraging! I have a feeling she has many many years ahead of her!!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
How scary!! So glad to hear Sadie is doing much better and it is removed from her body!! Good work for acting quickly and getting her in ASAP!!
Meghan M says
Seems like Sadie and the vet know she’s in good hands with you and Ryan! Glad she’s feeling good 🙂
kim@hungryhealthygirl says
Sorry it was indeed cancer, but so glad that you caught it early. And very glad Sadie is back to her old self with tons of energy. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Sarah @PickyRunner says
Oh my gosh that is so scary but it sounds like the doctors are confident that she will be just fine. I’m really happy for both of you and glad she’s on the mend 🙂
Amy @ Writing While Running says
Wow – what a good lesson to better be safe than sorry. I hope they got it all.
Lemon and I send hugs to you and Sadie. And there is nothing more cute than watching dogs go after tennis balls 🙂
Vanessa N says
So sorry to hear about Sadie’s results, but you’re a good puppy mama for catching it early and getting it taken care of ASAP! Get well soon, Sadie! I’m sure she’ll have a quick recovery!
mj says
i’m sorry to hear the news … but she is in good hands with you guys who clearly love her so much! 🙂
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
Glad to hear that they think they got it all out of her! Hopefully, that’s the last you guys will see of that. So cute how she’s obsessed with hunting shadows.
SarahB says
Prayers that miss Sadie stays cancer free from now on!
Rachel says
Sorry to hear about Sadie but at least it has been caught early and you didn’t just let it go!
Kaitlyn says
Keeping Sadie (and you and Ryan) in my thoughts!!!! Also, I tweeted you yesterday about this, but I’ve been thinking about Sadie’s birthday challenge! Has she done it yet this year?! 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
oh SADIE!!! Well I’m glad your vet said the cells around the lump weren’t cancerous, hopefully this is just something you’ll monitor and won’t become worse. The world needs that adorable face! And who would hunt all the shadows?
Kristine says
So glad to hear Sadie is okay!! With her excitement in mind, I was recently saw a hilarious vizsla that reminded me of Sadie! I was kayaking and saw a couple throwing a frisbee to their dog that was swimming behind their kayaks. The dog had a little life vest on and it had so much energy catching the frisbee. I kept thinking oh my gosh that dog must be sooo tired! Until I got closer and realized it was a vizsla, I immediately thought of you and Sadie!
Beks says
So glad Sadie’s doing all right!
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
I’m so sorry it turned out to be cancer, but so glad they seem to have gotten it all. I’m sure she’ll be fine with you around to take care of her!
Heather says
Oh Julie! I’m sorry to hear about Sadie! I hope they got it all and no more bumps in the future! Good thing you and Ryan spotted the bump when you did! Sadie looks like she’s still loving life, which is great news! Enjoy your Sunday!
Lisa says
Hi.
As someone who has recently gone through a hard cancer battle with my pup there are many things you can do that will help ward off the cancer. We lost our boy, but I believe the diet I gave him extended his life. (when his was discovered it was stage 4 and it was the most aggressive cancer they can get)
Sadie’s results as hard as it can be is very positive. Do a little research online, there are many natural foods you can add to Sadie’s diet to help fight cancer. Tumeric, spinach etc.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Oh man, I’m so glad you went to get Sadie checked out in the beginning! You’re a good mama! I’m sure she’ll be good to go from here on out! 🙂
D says
I might have to try that soup! We got some coconut milk recently and are trying to find out all the different ways we can cook with it. The only thing we don’t have is garam masala…
Glad Sadie is doing better. Good for you for being observant and taking care of your puppy!
Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says
You are one great puppy momma for taking Sadie in and removing the lump immediately after you saw it. Praying for Sadie this morning that all of the cancerous cells have been removed! Have a great Sunday Julie!
kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
I would say it pays to be a paranoid puppy mommy! Hopefully no other bumps pop up!
Sarah says
So glad to hear Sadie I doing well now. You’re a vigilant puppy Mama so I’m sure Sadie is going to have a long & happy life. And Happy National Carrot Cake Day to you as well!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
Julie, what an incredibly scary phone call that must have been!! I am so so so glad to hear Sadie’s doing well. Thank goodness you took action on the bump right away!
Kate @ Quarter Century Southern Living says
These pictures of Sadie shadow hunting honestly make me laugh 🙂 I am so glad you took her to the vet when you did & hope that everything remains to be a-okay!!
Rachel says
I just had to fight off some tears reading about Sadie’s results. I’ve gone through multiple cancer experiences with my dogs and it’s never easy, but it’s great that you guys caught it this early. I have a very good feeling miss Sadie will be just find and go on to live a long happy life!
Jackie W says
Hugs and prayers for Sadie!!!
Hayley@PBRunnerGirl says
Luckily they caught it in time! Glad Sadie will be livin’ the sweet life for many years to come! She is such a cutie! I wish I liked shrimp because your lunch looks delish! Have a happy Sunday =)
Jackie Macharsky says
Glad Sadie is doing well! Those shrimp look great!
Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says
Sadie is so lucky to have you and Ryan! I’m sorry the results were not what we wanted to hear. Good news they think they got it all!
Khushboo says
So glad Sadie is cancer-free…huge relief!
Sara @ fitcupcaker says
You did all that before church, gee you go girl…I cannot get up that early lol. Sadie looks so happy!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
No, no, that was yesterday 🙂
bryanna says
Wow! As a fellow dog owner and lover, I can imagine how paranoid you’ll be! So glad your cutie is in the clear for now, and that you guys caught it on time. That’s quite a scare!
You really seem to like that garam masala, I’ll have to try some 🙂
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
I’m sorry to hear that the lump was cancerous – I’m sure that was not a fun phone call to have. I hope that they did get everything and that Sadie is on the road to recovery (or practically recovered, it seems!). She’s lucky to have such attentive parents!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well says
Oh my, Sadie! That little pup is one strong litle cookie! Its a really great thing that you had taken her to the vet earlier instead of waiting it out. I’m sure she’ll be perfectly okay! I actually make something “SOMEWHAT” similar to your dinner last night. (Meaning, it was veggies laying on top of soup) and am definitely a fan of veggie/soup bowls now. Have a good time at church!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
I’m so happy for you guys! *tearing up* I remember what it was like finding out the results of our girls mammary tumor. It sounds like the vet is positive so you guys should be as well and I know you’ll look her over like any good doggie mama! Please give her a smooch from us! 🙂
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom says
Thank goodness you’re a paranoid puppy momma and you caught the cancer early! You’re lucky to have a vet who works so quickly as well. Enjoy your Sunday!
Jen @ Jens Best Life says
So happy to hear that Sadie is ok!! It must be such a relief. Our dog is only four but I still worry about him all the time since he’s our baby. Any hint of something wrong and I suggest we take him to the vet!
Jenna says
So glad to hear they think they got all of the cancer. I hope she stays lump/bump free and has many, many years of chasing shadows 🙂
Kristina @Run and Assimilate says
I hope everything stays good! I would be so paranoid as well.
Carm says
I’m sorry to hear that it was cancerous, but am glad and hopeful that they removed all of it! Thinking of you guys as you keep watch over your puppy baby!
melissa says
Oh precious Sadie! I’m so glad she is ok. Good for you and Ryan for being so vigilante. I’ve been praying for her this week. Dogs are precious angels.
Sharan says
I’m so sorry to hear that it was indeed cancerous, but thank goodness you caught it early. Here’s to a long and cancer-free life for Sadie! 🙂
Victoria @ Reluctantly Skinny says
Sorry to hear about Sadie’s results, but glad it seems to be all taken care of! Your Sadie stories make me miss having a dog!
Nikki says
I am so happy it seems the cancer cells were contained to the lump!!! Praying that is all and it never happens again! Hana’s lump was examined on Friday and it was just fatty cyst/hair folicle thing! But you can be sure I will be keeping an eye on it and for any other bumps! Hugs and kisses to Sadie! Falling in love with that dog through your stories!
Before I meet my husband, his dog Axel a German Shepherd had cancer. It develope when he was around 7 yrs old. The vet advised my husband to put him to sleep but my husband just couldn’t do it! He and Axel had this bond where he knew Axel would be ok if he did everything he could to get rid of the cancer. So Axel went through surgery and chemo. The cancer was killed and never cam back. Axel lived to be 13 yrs old!!! I meet him when he was around 9 yrs old. Loved that dog and miss him everyday! So glad my husband did everything he could for him!
Tracy Dalrymple says
Check out a holistic vet. I had a cat with aggressive breast cancer that was given six months to a year to live, with or without treatment. She lived two years with a very good quality of life by using a holistic vet. Lots of prayers for Sadie.
Chelsea says
Sorry to hear the news about Sadie, but on the bright side at least she is short haired and you were able to notice it right away! Look into CAS Options. It’s an immune boosting supplement for dogs, many have used for cancer. Our pup was on it for a bit due to having parvo so the vet thought his immune system could use some help. Just thought I would offer since I knows any time my dog has had an issue I obsessively research what we can do to help prevent or solve the problem. I’m sure miss Sadie will be just fine!
julie @ peanut butter fingers says
i will definitely research it!
Michelle Tomes says
Definitely keeping you guys and Sadie in my prayers!! I’m sure she’s going to be perfectly fine, but it always helps to hear it repeatedly. These little boogers are our best friends and like our children!