12/31/2025
Phil presented for an illness appointment back in June for being lethargic, not eating, and struggling to move. After taking some x-rays it was determined he had a mass in his abdomen, most likely on his spleen. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed a splenic mass and some free abdominal blood, meaning the mass was more than likely bleeding into his abdomen. It was determined that Phil needed to have a splenectomy to remove the organ and mass and send it out for a histopathology to confirm whether or not it was malignant or benign.
The report came back confirming it was a malignant tumor, consistent with a splenetic sarcoma. Phil was then referred to an oncologist in Ithaca. Under their care, Phil underwent chemotherapy and had bloodwork monitored along with follow up x-rays.
His owner was in recently and was overjoyed to let us know that his oncology team just gave him a clean bill of health! Other than needing some routine monitoring, Phil is back to his normal self.
