OMG, there's a lump between Luna's shoulder blades!!! (Update Aug. 15)

**momcat** · 08-08-2006, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Kirsten

I know I love Luna too much, and that I will be punished for this one day.

First of all, I don't believe for even a moment that you love her too much. Our kitty companions have a way of stealing our hearts over and over again. Luna holds a very special place in your heart and in your life just as Groucho does in mine. Kirsten, you have done nothing to be punished for! Our pets are a very special gift that bring so much to us, things we could never find anywhere else... their unconditional love, devoted companionship. You have given Luna everything a happy kitty could possibly hope for. If loving a cat too much is a punishable offense then each and everyone of us here on PT are in a whole lot of trouble!
Prayers are certainly being prayed for Luna and you as well.

**CultureJunky** · 08-09-2006, 06:22 AM

I hope Luna is going to be just fine, and I'm sure she will be with your loving care and attention. She is lucky to have an owner who does so much for her and cares so deeply. My fingers are crossed that she will be fine, and I'm sure she will

Love Kate, Jack & Sunny

**Kirsten** · 08-09-2006, 02:39 PM

Thank you everyone for your support!

phesina, I'm really sorry to read about your Sydney!

This is so scary, and I'm sending all the best wishes to him.

As you all said it's too risky to wait several weeks, I called the vet clinic in Kassel this morning and described Luna's case, and the person on the phone said very clearly that I shouldn't wait that long. She offered me an appointment for a sugery tomorrow, but said I should introduce Luna to the clinic's pet specialist first. So I agreed to bring Luna to the clinic this evening after work.

The thought of poor Luna having surgery so soon was sort of scary, and I cried all morning at work. I just couldn't help it; it broke my heart and I was terribly scared.

At 5:30 this afternoon, I was finally able to pick Luna up and bring her to the clinic where the vet checked the lump and said it was big, about the size of a cherry pit. She left the decision up to me whether the surgery should be tomorrow or not. She said it's very likely that it's only a reaction to shots (fat tissue necrosis), which sometimes occures up to 3 months after (!) an injection. Luna's last antibiotic shot IS three months ago. It's true that IF it's a sarcoma, it's better to remove it as soon as possible, even though it's a fact that you NEVER get all the cancer cells out of the system, so it's very likely that there are relapses. At least a fibrosarcoma does not metastazise.

Anyway, we eventually agreed NOT to have the surgery tomorrow, as there are (according to her) good chances that it's only a fat tissue necrosis. But I need to watch Luna closely and if I notice any changes, she will have surgery immediately.

I don't know if this was the right decision, all I know is that I had a terrible bad feeling about the surgery tomorrow. I really don't know what to do. I'm just scared. But when we left the clinic, I was sort of relieved that I don't have to put Luna through this torture tomorrow. Does that make any sense to you?

Kirsten

**shais_mom** · 08-09-2006, 02:42 PM

glad to hear an update -
will be hoping it goes away on its own

**My Peanuts** · 08-09-2006, 03:24 PM

(I know Luna is a kitty, but all my experiences are dog related, sorry)
My dog, RB Angie had a small lump in the same spot. She didn't die of anything related to it, so don't worry about that. Angie's turned out to be from trauma. When she would go outside she was so eager that she run while the door was opening and hit it, lightly, in the same spot every time. Maybe Luna is doing something similar? The vet drained some fluid and checked for cancer. It was nothing. I hope that Luna's turns out to be nothing. It could be a cyst or fatty tumor. Prayers are on the way for your girl. Because it moves doesn't mean you are in the clear with cancer, but it does make the odds with you that it isn't cancer or that if it is, it hasn't spread.

My boyfriend's 9 year old Golden just had a large cancerous tumor removed and went through chemo over several months. She is doing wonderfully and all her blood tests are clear. She also had cancer in the same spot when she was 2 years old. Just because they use the big C word doesn't mean the end. Try not to worry.

**Barbara** · 08-09-2006, 03:54 PM

I am glad you went to Kassel - although it was some driving etc. At least these people sound as if they knew something.
If it is a fat tissue necrosis- what would they expect to happen? Would it be gone after some time?

At least this gives you the time to wait for your normal vet to come back.

We don't uncross our paws yet.

**catmandu** · 08-09-2006, 05:33 PM

We are praying ever harder, tahn like the lump that Precious had, it will go away, and be nothing serious.
We all love Luna, theres no such thing as loving a friend too much.

**K & L** · 08-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Kirsten
One of our cats did this and the lump evenutally went away. I think you made a wise decision. Just watch it and if it seems to get larger, or she's in discomfort then you can opt for the surgery. Good luck with this!

**Soapets** · 08-09-2006, 08:45 PM

My heart goes out to you. I think you made the right decision for now. It's so hard to decide what to do in cases like this. I know you will watch it very closely, and hopefully it will get smaller, or at least not grow any more, between now and when your regular Vet. gets back........

Keep us posted, and I'll keep you and Luna in my prayers!

Deb

**phesina** · 08-09-2006, 09:48 PM

Dear Kirsten, I'm glad you and Luna saw a good vet. Sounds like she gave you some good advice, and we know you'll be watching her very closely and giving her lots of attention. When does her regular vet come back?

Thanks for the good wishes for Sydney. He is doing just fine right now.

More prayers and wishes and thoughts that Luna's lump turns out to be nothing serious are being sent along.

Love,
Pat and Sydney and the gang

**DJFyrewolf36** · 08-10-2006, 02:20 AM

Prayers on the way that Luna is ok...hopefully it's nothing. Ive had a couple of dogs have had similar reactions to shots.

**dukedogsmom** · 08-10-2006, 05:45 AM

I hope Luna will be alright. I would just watch it. Duke's had a fatty tumor for years. I'll admit I was worried it was something else until I saw another older dog with them. You can't help but worry.