Lily was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma, a very aggressive, high-grade soft tissue sarcoma which affects Golden Retrievers more than other breeds. After having surgery to remove the tumor, Lily and her family endured an agonizing wait before they learned what the outcome would be. Finally, the test results came in...
On a serious note: Hemangiosarcoma is a serious problem for German Shepards and Golden Retrievers. It kills almost one in five Golden Retrievers. Read more about it on the Canine Cancer Awareness website.