My Boxer's ear tumor returned, and cancer has spread. What to do?

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I have a 7 year old Boxer that a Ceruminous adenoma/carcinoma (as listed on the invoice) removed from inside her ear six months ago, it is back and she has also developed other tumors? on her chest, neck and back. I have been told the one in her ear was not completely removed and the vet should do it again at no charge? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is not usually how things work, the surgeon cannot know if he managed to remove the tumor with clean borders and this is why it is sent to the lab. i have rarely heard about vet repeating such a surgery for free because the tumor wasn't removed with clean borders. Unfortunately at this point, it sounds as the cancer has spread and it would not make sense to perform surgery in her condition.

My Boxer's ear tumor returned, and cancer has spread. What to do?

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