Boney Mass (biospy pg2) Photo update page 5

[Catty1]

Thumper had a great 2nd Reiki session today. We could see more improvement.

This is such good news! Not to get one's hopes up - but seeing is believing!

Prayers coming to you and Thumper!

[Craftlady]

It's a cancerous tumor.
The soft spot of her formed cartlidge and fused causing a tumor to grow.
Radiation is an option for treatment but only 2 places do it. The place in Cincinnati (1 hr 20 mins one way) or Ohio State University (Columbus Ohio)
which is 3 hours away.
The specialist was very pleased with the Reiki results(even though he didnt understand it, so I told him to go to Reiki.org) and was pleased we were documenting through photos the progress. We are going to stick with the Reiki treatments for now and keep him informed along the way.
No life span expectancy was given to me. I didnt ask.

[Kirsten]

OMG, poor Thumper!!! I'm so sorry!!!

But I think it's a good decision to continue with the reiki sessions, especially as she had responded to it so well.

Poor baby, I never saw something like this before! How long did it take before that tumor became so big?

Keeping Thumper and you in my thoughts,
Kirsten

[Killearn Kitties]

Sending all my positive thoughts to you and Thumper. Please let us know how her treatment is going.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

OMG, poor THUMPER..... . I hope this treatment gives him and you some extra time!!

What if the mass starts growing again??

[kimlovescats]

I'm so sorry. I hope the medication continues to help.

Kim

[Craftlady]

The mass has been enlarging slowly for over a year. She has always had a "bump" size of quarter or little smaller, since we got her over 5 years ago.

She is not bothered by the mass. If it should grow further than we would consider the radition treatment.

The vet told my hubby it's to hard to predict life span with this slow growing tumor.

I think all questions were answered

This is description of what she has wrong (Thumper is a she )
B. Chondrosarcoma :
1.Chondrosarcomas are malignant tumors characterized by the formation of cartilage. They
occur more frequently in large, but not giant breed dogs. They have been reported rarely in cats.

2.Site predilection: These tumors more commonly occur on the flat bones with 69% occurring
on the head (nose and mandible), ribs, or pelvis. Metaphyseal regions of long bones may also be affected.

[Catty1]

Well, glad that even the vet realized the Reiki is working.

Should you opt for radiation at some point, I wonder if it would be easier to have her as an in-patient there for several days, rather than driving back and forth? Would Thumper be ok with that?

YOu said you might consider radiation if it gets bigger...but if it keeps getting SMALLER, radiation might deliver a final knockout!

You have biopsy results - and also some good treatment results!

I am hopeful. Give that Thumper a hig for me!

Where did she get her name???

[Donnaj4962]

I am so sorry for little Thumper (and you).... but I am glad that the treatments are helping. I pray that continues. Many prayers and good thoughts from Indiana!

[jenluckenbach]

I also wonder if radiation treatment would work better while it is smaller. But I don't have the knowledge to know if this statement is correct.

I wish you only the best. Prayers for continued good treatments.

[Craftlady]

Well, glad that even the vet realized the Reiki is working.

Should you opt for radiation at some point, I wonder if it would be easier to have her as an in-patient there for several days, rather than driving back and forth? Would Thumper be ok with that?

YOu said you might consider radiation if it gets bigger...but if it keeps getting SMALLER, radiation might deliver a final knockout!

You have biopsy results - and also some good treatment results!

I am hopeful. Give that Thumper a hig for me!

Where did she get her name???

The specialist did say that they have in-patient services. It's not something that happens over night and would take awhile like over a years span. We would be looking at $3000 to $5000 with pet insurance thank god allot would be covered. She would do ok staying, we would be a mess.

I dont know about getting smaller then doing radition. What is known to us is if it were smaller surgery and chemo would of been an option of treatment.

I truely believe the Reiki treatments are going to dissolve it to nothing. It's going to take time but I've seen what it's done so far.

Thumper got her name because when I was holding her at PetSmart and thereafter, she would thump her tail against your body. Thus the name "Thumper".

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried when I looked at those pictures and that I couldn't respond yesterday to this.

Poor dear sweet Thumper. How my heart goes out to you and to your meowmie. I have never heard or even seen anything like this. I'm happy to know that it doesn't cause her any pain. Does it seem to be uncomfortable for her though? Is she able to at least close her eyes?

Big time prayers on the way sweetie that this Reiki treatment keeps on shrinking this tumor and that you have a full and speedy recovery.

Please give her a hug and kiss for me.

[Craftlady]

Oh gosh. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried when I looked at those pictures and that I couldn't respond yesterday to this.

Poor dear sweet Thumper. How my heart goes out to you and to your meowmie. I have never heard or even seen anything like this. I'm happy to know that it doesn't cause her any pain. Does it seem to be uncomfortable for her though? Is she able to at least close her eyes?

Big time prayers on the way sweetie that this Reiki treatment keeps on shrinking this tumor and that you have a full and speedy recovery.

Please give her a hug and kiss for me.

I will give her a hug and kiss Lots of tears shed here too. We are so encouraged with the Reiki treatments that it has brought smiles to our faces
No it's not uncomfortable for her. She can close the eye.
Tonight I ordered from a natural pet site a 4 herbal cancer formula. I checked with the gal that is doing the Reiki treatments and she said it would be a great thing for us to give her. It shrinks tumors and 3 of 4 herbs she is very familiar. With her help we will figure the dosage because 7 drops 2x a day seems like alot, although thats what is recommended for her weight.

[rg_girlca]

What a relief to know that she is in no pain or discomfort from this.

You & Thumper will be in my daily prayers that this new herb helps, along with the treatments.

Please keep us updated on her condition.

((((((HUGS)))))) for you for having to deal with this on a daily basis. I can only imagine what it must be like for you to see her like this. I know it just tore my heart in pieces to see those pictures.

[fragrancehound]

I am so sorry. I know exactly what you are going through and it is tough both emotionally and financially. I really wish Thumper the very best with the Reiki treatments. It looks like it has done some amazing results so far and hopefully it will keep on getting better.

Please let me know how those drops work. I've been on the fence about buying them.