Is lymphoma treatable in a mastiff?

I am inheriting a mastiff with lymphoma. They said he doesn't act sick but you can feel the tumor. He is 5 years old and weighs 230 lbs. Is lymphoma treatable?

Is lymphoma treatable in a mastiff?
Hi there, I am a Veterinarian Technition and hope I can help answer your question. Lymphoma is when lymphocytes (the primary cells of the lymph system) become cancerous within a lymph node, the node swells and hardens. Malignant lymphocytes readily travel through the lymph vessels to nearby lymph nodes. Soon all the nodes are enlarged. Ultimately, the bone marrow (where most blood cells are formed) is affected, the immune system is destroyed, and severe anemia and weakness usually claim a canines life. Basically, Lymphoma is cancer. You should bring your dog to the vet to verify what stage of Lymphoma he is in. Here are the five different stages of Lymphoma: FIRST: only one lymph node involved; SECOND: several lymph nodes in the same general area involved; THIRD: all peripheral lymph nodes involved; FOURTH: all peripheral lymph nodes plus the spleen, liver, and/or anterior mediastinum in the chest involved; and FIFTH: bone marrow involvement, regardless of any other areas involved. Depending on the stage of your dogs Lymphoma will depend on any treatment options, if any. Usually if your dog is in stage one or stage two the tumors (infected lymph nodes) can be removed before the cancer spreads. Chemo is also a good option, an expensive option, but a good option at those two stages. Obviously, the higher stages, the harder to treat, just like human cancer. Lymphoma a rapidly growing cancer that is able to go and grow anywhere where there is lymph tissue. This is virtually every organ in the body. Eventually, the cancer will infiltrate an organ to such an extent that that organ fails (often this is the bone marrow or the liver). The patient loses his/her appetite, vomits or gets diarrhea, and weakens, usually vets will urge you to humanely euthanize before your dog suffers. I know everything I just told you can be overwhelming, but I wanted to be honest, so you know what to expect. Hope this helps!
Reply:you need to ask a vet in your area about it.
Reply:It is cancer so I would probably think it is not. You can probably have the tumor removed but I think it would most likely not solve the problem. As soon as you get the dog take him into your vets for a complete check up and ask your vet what all the options are.