Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Oh, Tanya, this is indeed so sad and unfortunately, so common. I was immediately suspicious of the swelling's location: there are lymph nodes in the armpits, and I've never found a lipoma there in 40 years of practice. Also, I don't know anyone "removing lymph nodes" as a treatment for this disease (??!!). Might be time to explore a better vet practice…
Let me suggest adding powerful immune support to your palliative care: Canine Immune Complete. I had a Lymphoma dog who used a similar product (earlier, less powerful than our current one) whose nodes shrunk and had a nice 8 months of unexpected life, so worth a try. this is cancer of the immune system, so strengthening its ability to recognize foreign cells like cancer cells makes sense.
Your warning is sound, however: lymphoma appears to be the #1 "side effect" of this expensive, over used, poorly safety tested drug. And the company won't be admitting that any time soon, as it's likely their #1 profit generator. Happy stock holders, heartbroken pet owners. Spread the word, as every dog owner will benefit from knowing this.