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    Emphatically, NO! The chance of fibrosarcoma does not make me less inclined to have my cats vaccinated. And while kuhio98's Halo developed it from her microchip, Lisa is adamant still that companion animals should be microchipped. The chances of fibrosarcoma are minuscule when compared with the danger of rabies. (There's one estimate that only 1 in 10,000 cats will develop the tumor from the vaccine. Of course, if you, like I, have that one. . .the statistic becomes meaningless.)

    Let me ask you: Are the lumps where the needle was injected? If not, I would think that this is not fibrosarcoma. The tumor usually begins where the vaccine is injected - this is why I said before that I wonder if it really is fibrosarcoma - if it is, there would be, I think (again, I'm not a vet or vet tech) only the one lump. And as Lisa pointed out, this tumor simply grows but doesn't get into the bloodstream or the lymph system.

    What vaccine did Claire have? What my vet (very, very experienced and keeps current)told me is that there were two vaccines (while my Morganna was going through this) that were suspect: the FeLV vaccine and the 3-year rabies vaccine. The 3-year rabies shot is ok for dogs but should not be given to cats. If Claire had the 1-year rabies, then it's even less likely. to me. that the lumps are fibrosarcoma. If she had the 3-year rabies shot *and* there's a lump at the injection site, then I'm worried. But if she had the 1-year shot and/or the lumps are not at the injection site, I think there's hope.

    The waiting is horrible, I know; we want results now - waiting just gives the fear a chance to expand. Please keep us posted; Claire is in my prayers.



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    The knots were not located at any injection site... I just refuse to believe she is sick. : ) Happy thoughts!
    As far as the vaccinations... I guess I still need to get them. Claire never goes outside, she is never around other animals.. The dr just wanted to wait till we know for sure what all this is. I was just curious about what others thought about vaccinations.

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    I'm still feeling that you're not dealing with fibrosarcoma, although I have read recently that *any* injection (sometimes even trauma) can cause it. I've read and reread what you wrote, and your experience is so very different from what Morganna suffered with fibrosarcoma that I just feel it's something else - and I pray that I'm right. Prayers for Claire continuing. . . .



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    My late vet believed that indoor pets who aren't vaccinated live longer. So I stopped vaccinating mine ever since, except once b/c my cat needed to be professionally groomed and they would not groom her unless she was UTD on all her shots. She was 20 years old at that time and lived almost another 2 years. Also, should you ever need to board your cat, they will insist on it. Fortunately, I've never had to. My last cat to go to the Bridge was nearly 20 when he died but he had bladder cancer, something totally different from fibrosarcoma. Please understand that I'm not advising you to stop all shots and I'm not starting a debate, just merely telling you what my late vet believed and what I have done b/c all of my cats are indoor cats. They never go outdoors. I'm sure whatever decision you make will be the right one for you and Claire-bear.
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    Mary makes excellent points; the only vaccine I would ask about is the distemper vaccine because my vet told me that it's so highly contagious that you could bring it into the house on your shoes. Not very likely, I know, but still. My housecats all enjoy being outside for a little while, and Shadow and Smokey live outside, so I don't have the luxury of a choice.



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    Update on Claire

    Thank you so much for your prayers and positive thoughts.... There was NO cancer in the little knots. I've never been so happy! She is doing well. We go back to the vet on Friday to have her stitches removed.
    Thanks again for all the prayers and support! Its very comforting that everyone is here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clairebear8621 View Post
    Thank you so much for your prayers and positive thoughts.... There was NO cancer in the little knots. I've never been so happy! She is doing well. We go back to the vet on Friday to have her stitches removed.
    Thanks again for all the prayers and support! Its very comforting that everyone is here.

    Tears of joy! This is the best news I've heard in a long time.

    Ask your vet about microchipping. ~ It could have saved Kuhio's life.

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    Oh what wonderful news! I can only imagine how relieved you must be! (((HUGS))) to you and gentle chin scritchies to Claire-bear.
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    How WONDERFUL! Give her hugs and belly rubs, and kiss on her lovely forehead!
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    Praise be to God! What a relief, what wonderful news. Thank You, Lord!!



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    Yay! Good news! Now for that picture you mentioned ...
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    Woo Hoo! You must be thrilled! Feel free to do a happy dance, most of us will join you, lol! ( A few folks w/ casts, healing from surgery etc will sit out the dance, but still share your happiness.)
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    Oh, I am so happy for you and Claire. Yes, I'm doing the Happy Dance!
    Proud to be a crazy cat lady!

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    That is just fantastic!
    Anne
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