Okay – quick update.  I spoke with Dr. S today and he explained (in his defense) that the results get faxed to both the regular vet and his office at the same time.  Apparently, he was in surgery all afternoon yesterday and wasn’t available to call until today.  Dr. M jumped the gun. 

Results:  The tumor is officially a Grade 2.  (Moderately malignant behavior)

What does this mean?  We have scheduled Macy for surgery to remove the tumor.  It is likely that they will also have to remove one or two toes surrounding the tumor.  We scheduled the surgery for Monday the 15th.  We will bring her in at 7:30am and they will do blood work, x-rays, and an ultrasound to be sure that there are no other tumors to remove.  Then, they will do the surgery to remove the tumor…and other tumors if found. 

Apparently, Mast cell tumors that haven’t changed for 2 months, often have a good prognosis.  This is good for us.  Also, the recurrence rate for “grade 2″ is only about 20% with agressive surgery.  Again, good.

 Tonight begins the pre-surgical prescription cocktail.  Benadryl & Prednisone…morning and night until Monday.