Rectal polypoid carcinoma

I just received this result for my 6y/o GSD mix. My dog has extreme anxiety in vet offices and makes it impossible or near impossible to examine her, even with Trazodone 100mg. To perform this recent sx with bx, her vet needed to administer 3 shots of a sedative and finally had to put her under. Given the information provided, I’m looking for more explanation on how far along this is (first symptoms/rectal bleed began 3/24). Also, to determine my dog’s prognosis and whether it’s worth undergoing treatment given the stress and difficulty of handling her.

Hello - and thankyou for this interesting question.  I am always saying this, but context is everything.  It sounds as though your vet has removed this lump AND seen the report, so they will have the best opinion as to how completely the mass was removed and how satisfied they were.  The prognosis for the tumour type in general is explained by the pathogist in the third paragrpaph, the one starting 'without treatment....' but it needs to be interpreted in light of your dogs' particular circumstances.  My guess is that by 'without treatment,' they mean 'without further chemo' or 'without surgery,' but it would be advisable to check.  You can discuss results with your vet without taking your dog into the appointment.  Indeed, it sounds as though you might have a better conversation that way.  It would be normal for them to still charge for their time (although it may be covered as a post-op check- always ask about their pricing structure).  They may ask to do physical post-surgical checks with your dog, but if they know that these won't be useful, they may agree to monitor your dog in another way. Wishing you both (yourself and the patient) the very best of outcomes.

Thank you for your response. One of the things I love about our Vet is that he’s a take charge personality who is very professional and to the point. That being said, in a time like this, I prefer more conversation, detail, and opinion. He is not that, hence my post here. His phone call to me with the results was just a few minutes at best. I do appreciate the info you provided, so thank you again!