"Cathy F." wrote in
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"Steve Chen" wrote in message
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My cat has something inside his rear thigh. Does not seem to be
painful when I feel it.

What tests can a vet do to find out if he has cancer?
Are the tests reliable?

Biopsy - either surgical or if possible, needle. Yes, reliable.

fine needle biopsies are often not reliable; then you're charged again
for a surgical biopsy.



He has no energy and is not eating well.

Have you mnmade a vet appt? If not, ASAP!


assuming that the vet is competent and he knows how to diagnose things,
a BIG assumption.


If he does have cancer what can a vet do to make him more
comfortable?

Depending on the type of cancer & stage, could be surgically removed
&/or chemo may be used - cats tolerate chemotherapy a whole lot better
than humans do. Painkillers, if necessary.


Prednisone-what most vets fall back on. But why put an animal through
all that, if he has cancer, chances are he's going to die soon anyways,
after your bank account is drained.


Cathy