Comments on: Lymphosarcoma Horse Cancer

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:19:14 +0000

There is a new organization with a support system for horses with all types of equine cancer. The Equine Cancer Society is a non-profit organization built to educate horse owners on equine cancer as well as helps to raise funds for equine cancer research. Their website is http://www.equinecancersociety.com

By: mary Leonard

mary Leonard — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:41:16 +0000

My horse has just been diagnosed with Lymphoma and it has been confirmed today that it is multicentric. He has it in his heart, most likely in his gut as only absorbing 25% of his food. He has lost tail and anal tone. It is very distressing. I have found yiur article very factual and helpful and have referred to it several times whilst awaiting is diagnostic test results. Sadly costs prohibited me treating with chemo howver we will be looking at streoids for him. Any further observations would be helpful from anyone who has had a horse with this awlful illness.

By: laurel

laurel — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:45:48 +0000

@victor. my horse developed a tumor on the inside of her left hind leg. it grew to be the size of an egg in 2 weeks. the vet removed it and sent it for a biopsy. it’s lymphoma. like yours, it was around many veins and vascularity. he got out the majority of it but new almost immediately what it was when he saw the huge vein running through it.
such a rare disease in horses. and such a shame that my barrel mare at just 6 years old is going to have to face this. she is my baby. best horse i’ve ever had.

By: Victor

Victor — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:07:06 +0000

Tomorrow I bring my 19 year old arabian home, my endurance horse, the horse I taught my kids to ride on. Smarter than me by furlongs. We will keep him comfortable and he will get to be with his girls. His tumor is prominent and on the right side of his muzzle, close to the bone. Doc says excision will just leave a hole on the side of his face and that there are to many blood vessels at the tumor site. Has anyone ever done a partial excision and cauterization to try to give, at least, a better quality of life? My buddy needs me, so I am asking for suggestions, if anyone has a recommendation, please respond.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:07:37 +0000

I just had to put down my beautiful palamino quarter horse due to what is believed to be this disease. He developed a mass on his cheek and throat latch are over a short period of time and in a matter of weeks had grown to the size of a cantalope. It started to interfere with his eating and he lost weight rapidly. We had no other choice but to put him to sleep. I am heartbroken and miss by beautiful boy.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:31:12 +0000

My 18 year old gelding passed today of this terrible cancer. Three months longer than we expected. He was my beautiful boy. The past week it took him quickly. My vet said he was glad I was able to have a little more time with him then putting him down when we found out.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 17:30:38 +0000

By: Bert

Bert — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:23:04 +0000

I have a 11yr old chestnut gueilding that was just dignosed with lymphoma cancer. I have a 14yr old daughter and a 8 yr old that are going to be crushed when i tell them that jack is sick. He was my horse first then Courtneys, then Kaileas. He is like one of my own kids and my best friend.

By: Nichole

Nichole — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:47:54 +0000

I just found out today my 26 year old Arabian gelding has lymphoma. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain and I’m really hoping to at least get him through the summer. It’s heart breaking, I love him so much! I’ve cried like a baby for two days straight. But Tuesday we should know for sure if I can try to get him through the summer or if it looks like I’ll have to put him down sooner then that. I’m preparing for the worst but praying like a mad woman for the best. : (

By: hillary

hillary — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:03:20 +0000

What is the herbal remedy you used for your horse’s cancer?