The cancer is back

[April2]

Well, the news was just as I suspected. The cancer is back. I talked to the vet a little bit ago. She said it's a high grade malignacy and the prognosis is guarded. When I asked what that meant she said the prognosis is not good. This type of cancer (it's a malignant fibrous sarcoma) has a high recurrance rate. She said it usually is slow growing but this lump almost appeared overnight and is much larger than the first one she got last year so she's afraid this one may be faster than they usually are.
She said it's a good sign that she's still eating pretty well. One of the things to watch for is if she stops eating. She said I'd know she was in bad shape then. I guess it can be hard to tell with cats when they're in pain but I will watch her and the vet said she can prescribe pain medication at any point I think Misha may need it.

I don't know how long I will have with Misha. I guess at this point I will just try to enjoy her and keep her as comfortable as i can. I don't want her to suffer so I will be watching her closely.

If anyone has any suggestions or has gone through something like this and can tell me what signs to watch for I'd really appreciate it. I'm going to look up information on this cancer. I just hadn't had time to do it yet.

Thanks for the prayers and for caring about me and my kitty.

[opus88]

April I wrote on your journal, what a lovely tribute to Misha.
She was a beautiful cat with a sweet demure personality, RIP dear little girl and gently journey..
I am so sorry for your loss.♥

[April2]

She's gone. My precious baby kitty is gone. I miss her already. :(

I wrote a journal for her. God bless you, little Misha. You will always be my baby. I will miss you always.

Thank you all so much for caring for me and my little kitty. I will always be grateful for that and for all the prayers.
God bless you all.

[LindaTX]

So sorry, April, you are in my prayers.  You are doing what is best for Misha.  She has lived a long and wonderfully happy life. You have taken phenomenal care of her all these years.  I feel for what you are going through.  We're all here for you.

[Cassandrajane]

You're in my thoughts, I am soooo sorry! :(. I know its one of the hardest things to do.
She is a fighter and she has lived a long life, and by the sounds of it ha beaten this before... But you know what you are doing in a nice way is better than having her carry on!

i am here if you need to talk!


xx

[opus88]

Oh April that is so sad, poor dear little Misha. she has fought long and hard to stay with you as long as she could, but I agree you are making the best decision for her....we have to let go and not allow our babies to be in pain when there is no solution in sight.
I will have you both in my heart and prayers Saturday.....and everyday hon.
my deepest sympathies to you both..♥Opus

[AppleBr]

:-(  Sniff!
I would pray for you both, for sure
Take care, hon...