Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Hello and I'm sorry to hear about your dogs' diagnosis. It is indeed difficult to set a time on tumour progression; lumps can grow in any direction, affecting any organ or structure. The way that it affects other structures determines the effect than any particular lump will have on the patient. Some, for example, might block the anus causing mess or pain; others may damage the anal glands. Other lumps can alter the functioning of the spinal nerves, affecting a dogs' gait and others can lead to spinal, disc or back damage or pain. Depending on how - and how quickly - a lump grows, will determine the effect that it has on the patient. Eventually a time may be reached when the pain or lack of function outweighs the quality of an animal's life. Drugs can help to keep things comfortable for as long as possible.
I'm sorry that I cannot be more specific; your vet will know more than me about how they expect this particular lump moving forwards.
Wishing you all the best with your dog, whether that is measured in days, weeks or months.
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