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Boo has a breast lump
On Jul 9, 1:04*pm, "cybercat" wrote:
Prayers and good wishes fort he little Boo would be much appreciated. She got lots of goodies as soon as we got home. I am praying for Boo and sending good thoughts her way. Candace |
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Boo has a breast lump
We'll keep good thoughts that everything goes well for Boo tomorrow.
S. -- **Visit me and my cats at http://www.island-cats.com/ ** --- "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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Update ( Boo has a breast lump)
Thanks so much to all of you for your support and presence. It's great to
have people who understand to talk to now. Nothing has changed except I know a little more about her condition. The pathologist report says "mostly round cell cancer" which is not good, as it is apparently dense and fast growing. This is why it is so hard, and why the vet frowned when she felt it. It is also apparently not a very common cancer, as cancers go. Another, easier to treat kind, if I understand correctly, is "mast cell" cancer. I have not yet begun to google, just got home from dropping her off. When I paid for the surgery the young woman said to a colleague "oh, Dr. Lewis is coming in today to do this. This was supposed to be her day off." I asked if she was coming just to do Boo'd surgery and she said yes. That really made me feel better. There's a question on the form I had to sign before the surgery, something like "if any circumstances arise while the patient is under anesthesia that require further treatment or procedures: A. Do only what has been discussed B. Call me before you do anything C. Do whatever is necessary" I checked C, because I trust this doctor. You are all right that it is very good we caught it early. A young lady I spoke with who works at the vet said she saw a lump on her boxer's neck, thought it was nothing, suddenly it was huge, and when she took him in there was just nothing they could do for him due to the size and location. We appreciate all good thoughts and prayers for Boo. I expect she will need radiation therapy or chemotherapy for this type, to do everything we can to see that it does not come back. One really cool thing: over the past months I have picked up a LOT of extra work, and just last night got a $600 job out of the blue. I understand that many people whose animals get sick are not so lucky and I am very grateful. My husband and I talked, and we decided that we will go everything we can to give her a fighting chance, any type of treatments and repeat sugery if it is indicated. However--we will not be selfish and allow her to suffer just to keep her with us. I guess we will just call it as it unfolds. Thanks again. I will keep everyone posted about her progress. |
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"cybercat" wrote in message
... Thanks so much to all of you for your support and presence. It's great to have people who understand to talk to now. Nothing has changed except I know a little more about her condition. The pathologist report says "mostly round cell cancer" which is not good, as it is apparently dense and fast growing. This is why it is so hard, and why the vet frowned when she felt it. It is also apparently not a very common cancer, as cancers go. Another, easier to treat kind, if I understand correctly, is "mast cell" cancer. I have not yet begun to google, just got home from dropping her off. When I paid for the surgery the young woman said to a colleague "oh, Dr. Lewis is coming in today to do this. This was supposed to be her day off." I asked if she was coming just to do Boo'd surgery and she said yes. That really made me feel better. There's a question on the form I had to sign before the surgery, something like "if any circumstances arise while the patient is under anesthesia that require further treatment or procedures: A. Do only what has been discussed B. Call me before you do anything C. Do whatever is necessary" I checked C, because I trust this doctor. You are all right that it is very good we caught it early. A young lady I spoke with who works at the vet said she saw a lump on her boxer's neck, thought it was nothing, suddenly it was huge, and when she took him in there was just nothing they could do for him due to the size and location. We appreciate all good thoughts and prayers for Boo. I expect she will need radiation therapy or chemotherapy for this type, to do everything we can to see that it does not come back. One really cool thing: over the past months I have picked up a LOT of extra work, and just last night got a $600 job out of the blue. I understand that many people whose animals get sick are not so lucky and I am very grateful. My husband and I talked, and we decided that we will go everything we can to give her a fighting chance, any type of treatments and repeat sugery if it is indicated. However--we will not be selfish and allow her to suffer just to keep her with us. I guess we will just call it as it unfolds. Thanks again. I will keep everyone posted about her progress. Thanks for the update - I was thinking about Boo all last night, I told DH about her and he expressed his concerns too (he knows you "second-hand" ;) We will, of course, keep you and Boo in our thoughts and prayers - the clowder is sending their purrs. Please let us know as soon as you hear how the surgery went. Hugs, CatNipped |
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That's the smart thing to do. I agree with giving an animal a fighting
chance but when quality of life becomes an issue it's just as important to give them peace and let them go from their pain. Celeste My husband and I talked, and we decided that we will go everything we can to give her a fighting chance, any type of treatments and repeat sugery if it is indicated. However--we will not be selfish and allow her to suffer just to keep her with us. I guess we will just call it as it unfolds. |
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Update ( Boo has a breast lump)
We'll keep thinking good thoughts for Boo. I hope she can kick this thing.
Keep us posted on what happens. S. -- **Visit me and my cats at http://www.island-cats.com/ ** --- "cybercat" wrote in message ... Thanks so much to all of you for your support and presence. It's great to have people who understand to talk to now. Nothing has changed except I know a little more about her condition. The pathologist report says "mostly round cell cancer" which is not good, as it is apparently dense and fast growing. This is why it is so hard, and why the vet frowned when she felt it. It is also apparently not a very common cancer, as cancers go. Another, easier to treat kind, if I understand correctly, is "mast cell" cancer. I have not yet begun to google, just got home from dropping her off. When I paid for the surgery the young woman said to a colleague "oh, Dr. Lewis is coming in today to do this. This was supposed to be her day off." I asked if she was coming just to do Boo'd surgery and she said yes. That really made me feel better. There's a question on the form I had to sign before the surgery, something like "if any circumstances arise while the patient is under anesthesia that require further treatment or procedures: A. Do only what has been discussed B. Call me before you do anything C. Do whatever is necessary" I checked C, because I trust this doctor. You are all right that it is very good we caught it early. A young lady I spoke with who works at the vet said she saw a lump on her boxer's neck, thought it was nothing, suddenly it was huge, and when she took him in there was just nothing they could do for him due to the size and location. We appreciate all good thoughts and prayers for Boo. I expect she will need radiation therapy or chemotherapy for this type, to do everything we can to see that it does not come back. One really cool thing: over the past months I have picked up a LOT of extra work, and just last night got a $600 job out of the blue. I understand that many people whose animals get sick are not so lucky and I am very grateful. My husband and I talked, and we decided that we will go everything we can to give her a fighting chance, any type of treatments and repeat sugery if it is indicated. However--we will not be selfish and allow her to suffer just to keep her with us. I guess we will just call it as it unfolds. Thanks again. I will keep everyone posted about her progress. |
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Update ( Boo has a breast lump)
On Jul 10, 6:04*am, "cybercat" wrote:
Thanks so much to all of you for your support and presence. It's great to have people who understand to talk to now. Nothing has changed except I know a little more about her condition. The pathologist report says "mostly round cell cancer" which is not good, as it is apparently dense and fast growing. This is why it is so hard, and why the vet frowned when she felt it. It is also apparently not a very common cancer, as cancers go. Another, easier to treat kind, if I understand correctly, is "mast cell" cancer. I have not yet begun to google, just got home from dropping her off. When I paid for the surgery the young woman said to a colleague "oh, Dr. Lewis is coming in today to do this. This was supposed to be her day off." I asked if she was coming just to do Boo'd surgery and she said yes. That really made me feel better. There's a question on the form I had to sign before the surgery, something like "if any circumstances arise while the patient is under anesthesia that require further treatment or procedures: A. Do only what has been discussed B. Call me before you do anything C. Do whatever is necessary" I checked C, because I trust this doctor. You are all right that it is very good we caught it early. A young lady I spoke with who works at the vet said she saw a lump on her boxer's neck, thought it was nothing, suddenly it was huge, and when she took him in there was just nothing they could do for him due to the size and location. We appreciate all good thoughts and prayers for Boo. I expect she will need radiation therapy or chemotherapy for this type, to do everything we can to see that it does not come back. One really cool thing: over the past months I have picked up a LOT of extra work, and just last night got a $600 job out of the blue. I understand that many people whose animals get sick are not so lucky and I am very grateful. My husband and I talked, and we decided that we will go everything we can to give her a fighting chance, any type of treatments and repeat sugery if it is indicated. However--we will not be selfish and allow her to suffer just to keep her with us. I guess we will just call it as it unfolds. Thanks again. I will keep everyone posted about her progress. Wow, you sound so calm and rational. I know you probably don't feel that way (but hope you truly do). I hope she can beat it. It sounds as though your vet is compassionate and competent and like you have a plan. Poor girl, I hope it all turns out positively in the end. Candace |
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Update ( Boo has a breast lump)
"Candace" wrote I hope she can beat it. It sounds as though your vet is compassionate and competent and like you have a plan. Poor girl, I hope it all turns out positively in the end. Thank you, Candace, this really means a lot. She's such a good girl. I cannot believe she loves to be touched so much that even at the vet, she begins purring the instant anyone touches her. They had her on her back, three or four hands on her, about to do the needle biopsy, and she was purring. (Is there anything cuter than a pudgy tuxedo with white socks lying on their back with their little white feets up? Hmm, Sexy Soxy? ) We really do come to love them so much. It's always staggering to think about them hurting, or to think about losing them. I am amazed by this vet and even the techs and receptionists. I know they see a lot of animals, but when they seem to see yours as special, and they are kind and considerate, it really goes a long way during times like this. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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