First of all, welcome to this wonderful site. There are so many wonderful people; all willing to offer advice or condolences when needed. I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying for your precious furbaby.

I lost my precous Gideon to Fibrosarcoma 2.5 years ago. I did everything I could to save his life; even took him to Auburn University for a six-week radiation treatment. I drove down from Huntsville (8 hr round trip) every Friday. I would check him out for the weekend and we would stay at the hotel near the campus that catered to pets and their owners. All in all, Gideon had three tumors removed (two surgeries). Even now I question could I have done anything else; although I know I couldn't have. I spent just over $4,000, but I feel he was worth every dollar because of the unconditional love and happiness he gave me.

Fibrosarcoma is an extremely agressive cancer and is believed to grow from vaccination sites on your animal. The tumors have microscopic "fingers" that extend into the muscle, making removal of a tumor almost impossible since you need microscopic surgery to "get everything". When even a tiny tendril is missed, the cancer grows back quicker and larger than before. I truly could not believe what I was seeing.

There is so much I want to write/say. This is the first time I've been able to write anything about Gideon and his cancer, so everything is literally tumbling out of my brain/emotions/feelings. Please research your area and see if you have any homeopathic vets in your area. Agressive cancers aside, there are several successful treatments for cancer in animals AND humans that aren't dangerous like radiation and chemo are. Shirley's Wellness Cafe has a very expansive search and offers great information.

My two cats I have now DO NOT get any vaccinations except for rabies. Shortly after Gideon went to the RB, my mother discovered a fibrosarcoma on her cat, Samantha Ann. Very fortunately for her, the vet removed the tumor, making sure he went as deep as possible into her leg muscle. She was left with the tiniest of limps, but compared with the alternative an occassional limp wasn't a problem.

If you want to ask me questions or just talk, please email me at [email protected] - and I will be glad to help any way I can.