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My cat was diagnosed with a fibrosarcoma tumor last spring (the kind of tumor that is believed to be from vaccine injections). We decided not to do surgery becuase it was very invasive and did not have a high sucess rate. The tumor's size is now bigger than a plum, but smaller than a baseball. It is on her back, below her shoulderblade. In the last 2 days, I've noticed that it has begun to open slightly - as if she has been itching it or it is beginning to "pop" through (I haven't seen her itch it, but I am at work during the day). It is not an open would yet - is there anything that you know I can do to prevent it from becoming one? Is there any type of ointment I could but on it? I'm kind of lost on this. I know the vet said that if the tumor opens and becomes infected, she will need to be put asleep, but I want to put that off as long as possible since she still really enjoys life. Thanks for your help.
Please,I am interested in Neoplasene..my cat was diagnosed with cancer from vaccine.Is this working?Any info will be appreciated.Thank you
Please ,I need help!My 14 yrs old cat was diagnosed with cancer from vaccine.I am in shock,he was vaccinated 7 years ago only when we move from Europe to Canada.It came over night! My vet doesn t recommend surgery..I am lost.Should i try Neoplasene?My doctor doesn t seems interested in this..does anyone know a vet in GTA(Toronto area)able to do this?Please.please,any advice...thank you!
Please ,I need help!My 14 yrs old cat was diagnosed with cancer from vaccine.I am in shock,he was vaccinated 7 years ago only when we move from Europe to Canada.It came over night! My vet doesn t recommend surgery..I am lost.Should i try Neoplasene?My doctor doesn t seems interested in this..does anyone know a vet in GTA(Toronto area)able to do this?Please.please,any advice...thank you!
hi and welcome. I'm glad the reading has helped you somewhat, I am so very sorry to read abt poor little Elysium...I can tell you love her very much.
I know you are facing a very hard decision right now and will sway back and forth a few more times before its all said and done.
No I'm afraid there are no real good options are there, even the evasive surgery will only buy her a bit more time, I must say I'm so glad you've been firm in not allowing the surgeon to remove the vertebrae to improve the margins...my God that would be absolutely cruel in my opinion, as you know the quality of life must be considered not just the quantity. You are so right in thinking the surgeon does not always take that into consideration.
Don't be driven by quilt with whatever you decide....sometimes allowing them to go comfortably without the stress and pain of surgery and chemo is the best option. But whatever you decide will be out of love.
I will tell you if the surgeon hasn't already explained to you, once surgery has taken place the site is opened this allows the cancer cells to 'seed out'.... this seeding spreads the cancer cells. it can than reoccur with a vengeance.
Some cats can actually live just as long without the surgery as they would with it....I"m sorry if I added even more doubt into your choice.
We here on MH cat forum are all sending out our love and strong ((hugs)) to you both. please keep us updated on this sweet little girl, I would appreciate that very much, regardless of what choice you make♥
I know you are facing a very hard decision right now and will sway back and forth a few more times before its all said and done.
No I'm afraid there are no real good options are there, even the evasive surgery will only buy her a bit more time, I must say I'm so glad you've been firm in not allowing the surgeon to remove the vertebrae to improve the margins...my God that would be absolutely cruel in my opinion, as you know the quality of life must be considered not just the quantity. You are so right in thinking the surgeon does not always take that into consideration.
Don't be driven by quilt with whatever you decide....sometimes allowing them to go comfortably without the stress and pain of surgery and chemo is the best option. But whatever you decide will be out of love.
I will tell you if the surgeon hasn't already explained to you, once surgery has taken place the site is opened this allows the cancer cells to 'seed out'.... this seeding spreads the cancer cells. it can than reoccur with a vengeance.
Some cats can actually live just as long without the surgery as they would with it....I"m sorry if I added even more doubt into your choice.
We here on MH cat forum are all sending out our love and strong ((hugs)) to you both. please keep us updated on this sweet little girl, I would appreciate that very much, regardless of what choice you make♥
Initially I want to thank everyone that has posted their stories here, the past couple of days have been an absolute nightmare and reading through the stories and experiences of others has been an absolute godsend.
On Sunday, a biopsy was done of a lump in between the shoulder blades of my baby, Elysium, who is a 12 year old Tonkinese. My gut feeling was that it wasn't good, and my vet said he thought that the lump may be cancerous. The Oncologist confirmed yesterday that it was sarcoma, and unfortunately very aggressive, and came from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to see me straight away. The lump is not huge - about 2cm, but this has formed over 4 weeks - and there is already a second growth (about a 1cm lower on her back). Obviously in the 3 days waiting for the confirmation, my own research made me realise that this was probably a sarcoma. I then realised how impossible the journey we were going to face would be. I have swung wildly between allowing them to cut her to bits and watch her go through chemo, and deciding to let this disease run it's course and make sure that her life is as good as possible for the time we have left.
Reading this forum has been amazing as it really allowed me to try and draw my own line in the sand for this (of course, I'm swinging wildly by the second).
My oncologist seems really good, but oncologist are in the business of treating cancer, not deciding whether the treatment is worth the possible extra time I will get with her.
Today has been a nightmare. I know everyone who has posted on this can probably relate to the devils choice you are faced when being given the options. But honestly, when they are talking about removing vertebrae to ensure they get enough margins? I have made the decision that they can do the surgery, however, I have only allowed them to take 3 cm margins, and no bone damage. We are facing 6 rounds of chemo after that. Honestly, this morning I was sure I wouldn't put her through all of this, but how can I not try and save her? Even if it's only for a little while longer?
I am so sorry if this seems to be rambling. I am honestly going out of mind where every single choice is a bad choice here. There just doesn't seem to be a "good" option.
But thank you all, I think that's just what I wanted to say.
Thank you….
On Sunday, a biopsy was done of a lump in between the shoulder blades of my baby, Elysium, who is a 12 year old Tonkinese. My gut feeling was that it wasn't good, and my vet said he thought that the lump may be cancerous. The Oncologist confirmed yesterday that it was sarcoma, and unfortunately very aggressive, and came from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to see me straight away. The lump is not huge - about 2cm, but this has formed over 4 weeks - and there is already a second growth (about a 1cm lower on her back). Obviously in the 3 days waiting for the confirmation, my own research made me realise that this was probably a sarcoma. I then realised how impossible the journey we were going to face would be. I have swung wildly between allowing them to cut her to bits and watch her go through chemo, and deciding to let this disease run it's course and make sure that her life is as good as possible for the time we have left.
Reading this forum has been amazing as it really allowed me to try and draw my own line in the sand for this (of course, I'm swinging wildly by the second).
My oncologist seems really good, but oncologist are in the business of treating cancer, not deciding whether the treatment is worth the possible extra time I will get with her.
Today has been a nightmare. I know everyone who has posted on this can probably relate to the devils choice you are faced when being given the options. But honestly, when they are talking about removing vertebrae to ensure they get enough margins? I have made the decision that they can do the surgery, however, I have only allowed them to take 3 cm margins, and no bone damage. We are facing 6 rounds of chemo after that. Honestly, this morning I was sure I wouldn't put her through all of this, but how can I not try and save her? Even if it's only for a little while longer?
I am so sorry if this seems to be rambling. I am honestly going out of mind where every single choice is a bad choice here. There just doesn't seem to be a "good" option.
But thank you all, I think that's just what I wanted to say.
Thank you….
hi and welcome,I am so sorry to read abt your dear kitty....I do hope he continues to out live that horrible diagnosis, not all sarcomas are vaccine related.
I am glad your Vets have given you good advice on what to watch for...cats hide pain so well we need to be vigilant in order to not allow them to suffer.
I will send you an excellent article on 'end of life' care.
wishing you and kitty all the very best, enjoy your last days/months together ((>^.^<))
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/08/19/end-of-life-pet-care.aspx?e_cid=20130819Z1_PetsNL_art_1&utm_source=petnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130819Z1
I am glad your Vets have given you good advice on what to watch for...cats hide pain so well we need to be vigilant in order to not allow them to suffer.
I will send you an excellent article on 'end of life' care.
wishing you and kitty all the very best, enjoy your last days/months together ((>^.^<))
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/08/19/end-of-life-pet-care.aspx?e_cid=20130819Z1_PetsNL_art_1&utm_source=petnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20130819Z1
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