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Boo has a breast lump
This is our tuxedo girl, age 13, hyperthyroid treated with Tapazole, and
arhythmia with propanolol. She was obese and age 5 when we got her, I got her down to a good weight over a year's time a few years ago. I picked her up this afternoon and felt it, looked closely (that went over big, lol!) and it is a very round, symetrical, hard ball maybe 1/2 an inch from her nipple. It feels big to me, baby-pea size, that is pretty big on a little cat. It was NOT there a month ago, maybe not even two weeks ago. (We handle her a lot.) I could not find any other lumps, though I tried until I feared for my life. (Boo can turn you to dust with a single glare if she wants. She's never actually done it but I know know she can. She does not just complain and try to wriggle away, she stiffarms you and stares like, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? TAKE YOUR NASTY HUMAN HANDS OFF ME. RIGHT NOW!) I have been reading in the archives about lumps like this, and just like with humans, it seems they can be cysts, boils, benign or malignant tumors, or even just infections, like abcesses. We would appreciate your good thoughts. She sees the vet tomorrow afternoon, first available appointment. I picked the one she likes the best. |
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Boo has a breast lump
I wouldn't panick just yet. I had a 13 year old who had tons of lumps all
over starting around the age of 8. They were nothing more than fatty cyst. Even now my 11 year old tom has some fatty bumps. Celeste "cybercat" wrote in message ... This is our tuxedo girl, age 13, hyperthyroid treated with Tapazole, and arhythmia with propanolol. She was obese and age 5 when we got her, I got her down to a good weight over a year's time a few years ago. I picked her up this afternoon and felt it, looked closely (that went over big, lol!) and it is a very round, symetrical, hard ball maybe 1/2 an inch from her nipple. It feels big to me, baby-pea size, that is pretty big on a little cat. It was NOT there a month ago, maybe not even two weeks ago. (We handle her a lot.) I could not find any other lumps, though I tried until I feared for my life. (Boo can turn you to dust with a single glare if she wants. She's never actually done it but I know know she can. She does not just complain and try to wriggle away, she stiffarms you and stares like, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? TAKE YOUR NASTY HUMAN HANDS OFF ME. RIGHT NOW!) I have been reading in the archives about lumps like this, and just like with humans, it seems they can be cysts, boils, benign or malignant tumors, or even just infections, like abcesses. We would appreciate your good thoughts. She sees the vet tomorrow afternoon, first available appointment. I picked the one she likes the best. |
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Boo has a breast lump
Keeping good thoughts for Boo. Hope the lump turns out to be nothing to be
concerned about. Let us know what happens at the vet tomorrow. S. -- **Visit me and my cats at http://www.island-cats.com/ ** --- "cybercat" wrote in message ... This is our tuxedo girl, age 13, hyperthyroid treated with Tapazole, and arhythmia with propanolol. She was obese and age 5 when we got her, I got her down to a good weight over a year's time a few years ago. I picked her up this afternoon and felt it, looked closely (that went over big, lol!) and it is a very round, symetrical, hard ball maybe 1/2 an inch from her nipple. It feels big to me, baby-pea size, that is pretty big on a little cat. It was NOT there a month ago, maybe not even two weeks ago. (We handle her a lot.) I could not find any other lumps, though I tried until I feared for my life. (Boo can turn you to dust with a single glare if she wants. She's never actually done it but I know know she can. She does not just complain and try to wriggle away, she stiffarms you and stares like, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? TAKE YOUR NASTY HUMAN HANDS OFF ME. RIGHT NOW!) I have been reading in the archives about lumps like this, and just like with humans, it seems they can be cysts, boils, benign or malignant tumors, or even just infections, like abcesses. We would appreciate your good thoughts. She sees the vet tomorrow afternoon, first available appointment. I picked the one she likes the best. |
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Boo has a breast lump
Response to "cybercat" :
snip We would appreciate your good thoughts. She sees the vet tomorrow afternoon, first available appointment. I picked the one she likes the best. I hope it's nothing to fret over. Good luck, Boo. Keep your head up, cybercat! -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Boo has a breast lump
"cybercat" wrote in message
... This is our tuxedo girl, age 13, hyperthyroid treated with Tapazole, and arhythmia with propanolol. She was obese and age 5 when we got her, I got her down to a good weight over a year's time a few years ago. I picked her up this afternoon and felt it, looked closely (that went over big, lol!) and it is a very round, symetrical, hard ball maybe 1/2 an inch from her nipple. It feels big to me, baby-pea size, that is pretty big on a little cat. It was NOT there a month ago, maybe not even two weeks ago. (We handle her a lot.) I could not find any other lumps, though I tried until I feared for my life. (Boo can turn you to dust with a single glare if she wants. She's never actually done it but I know know she can. She does not just complain and try to wriggle away, she stiffarms you and stares like, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND? TAKE YOUR NASTY HUMAN HANDS OFF ME. RIGHT NOW!) I have been reading in the archives about lumps like this, and just like with humans, it seems they can be cysts, boils, benign or malignant tumors, or even just infections, like abcesses. We would appreciate your good thoughts. She sees the vet tomorrow afternoon, first available appointment. I picked the one she likes the best. Mega healing purrs on the way. Take a deep breath and think about all the benign things it probably is! If it's not *on* the teat, that's a good sign. Having lost weight myself, and at the age I am, I'm always finding little lumps all over my body that are nothing but little fatty deposits that my body hasn't metabolized - I'm sure it could be the same in cats. Baby pea sized *is* small - most people don't notice things that small on their cats. So even if it *is* the worst case scenario, you've caught it very early and there should be a very good chance of just excising it with follow-up treatment (cats tolerate chemo-therapy *MUCH* better than humans do). Again, all our thoughts and prayers are with you and Boo. Hugs, CatNipped |
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Boo has a breast lump
You're doing the right thing by seeing the vet right away. Best of
luck to you and Boo! |
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Boo has a breast lump
Thanks to all who sent good wishes.
The vet did a needle biopsy and said, "the cells are changing." [A nice way to say "cancer."] So we will have it out first thing tomorrow morning. I asked if the vet felt anything else, and she said "No, but when she's out tomorrow we will have a really good feel and look around to make sure." The total cost, including today's visit and the surgery tomorrow, for everyone's reference: $350. They would set up payments if I wanted, but we have it now. I had the impression that if I had said, "Well, I'll go home and talk it over with my husband" as many probably do who never come back, there would have been a separate charge for today, and other charges that would have added up to more. So it is good all the way around that we are having it done right away. She was so good, she made not one sound when they did the biopsy. I love my vet. I love that they do tests while you wait, and they praise the kitties and are very sweet to them. It makes a big difference. (The instant you touch this cat, even at the vet, she purrs.) No food after ten tonight, she goes in 7-9 am tomorrow. Prayers and good wishes fort he little Boo would be much appreciated. She got lots of goodies as soon as we got home. |
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Boo has a breast lump
"cybercat" wrote in message
... Thanks to all who sent good wishes. The vet did a needle biopsy and said, "the cells are changing." [A nice way to say "cancer."] So we will have it out first thing tomorrow morning. I asked if the vet felt anything else, and she said "No, but when she's out tomorrow we will have a really good feel and look around to make sure." The total cost, including today's visit and the surgery tomorrow, for everyone's reference: $350. They would set up payments if I wanted, but we have it now. I had the impression that if I had said, "Well, I'll go home and talk it over with my husband" as many probably do who never come back, there would have been a separate charge for today, and other charges that would have added up to more. So it is good all the way around that we are having it done right away. She was so good, she made not one sound when they did the biopsy. I love my vet. I love that they do tests while you wait, and they praise the kitties and are very sweet to them. It makes a big difference. (The instant you touch this cat, even at the vet, she purrs.) No food after ten tonight, she goes in 7-9 am tomorrow. Prayers and good wishes fort he little Boo would be much appreciated. She got lots of goodies as soon as we got home. Prayers, purrs and good wishes coming your way in bucketsful! I'm so sorry it turned out to be the worse case scenario, but you did catch it early and there's every reason to hope for the best! Hugs, CatNipped |
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Boo has a breast lump
On Jul 9, 3:04*pm, "cybercat" wrote:
Thanks to all who sent good wishes. The vet did a needle biopsy and said, "the cells are changing." [A nice way to say "cancer."] I'm sorry to learn that it's cancer, but you caught it early and are jumping right on the treatment, which is a very good thing. Best wishes on her surgery. Let us know how she does. Rene |
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Boo has a breast lump
Sorry to hear that it's really something. It's good that you caught it
early and that it's being removed. I hope everything goes well and the vet gets it all. Keep up posted on how Boo's doing Celeste "cybercat" wrote in message ... Thanks to all who sent good wishes. The vet did a needle biopsy and said, "the cells are changing." [A nice way to say "cancer."] So we will have it out first thing tomorrow morning. I asked if the vet felt anything else, and she said "No, but when she's out tomorrow we will have a really good feel and look around to make sure." The total cost, including today's visit and the surgery tomorrow, for everyone's reference: $350. They would set up payments if I wanted, but we have it now. I had the impression that if I had said, "Well, I'll go home and talk it over with my husband" as many probably do who never come back, there would have been a separate charge for today, and other charges that would have added up to more. So it is good all the way around that we are having it done right away. She was so good, she made not one sound when they did the biopsy. I love my vet. I love that they do tests while you wait, and they praise the kitties and are very sweet to them. It makes a big difference. (The instant you touch this cat, even at the vet, she purrs.) No food after ten tonight, she goes in 7-9 am tomorrow. Prayers and good wishes fort he little Boo would be much appreciated. She got lots of goodies as soon as we got home. |
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