Boney Mass (biospy pg2) Photo update page 5

**Catty1** · 01-03-2007, 03:18 PM

I do find it hard to see changes in the photos...but I do find it helpful when you briefly outline the changes. I know the 'bumpy' spots int he tumour are gone. What other changes are happening?

Glad to hear she is happy and her "cattitude" is well!

**jenluckenbach** · 01-03-2007, 03:30 PM

Don't appologize for your camera. Even the best camera might not show the difference. Mostly it is the fact that each photo is taken at a different angle. (how can you get a cat to "turn to the right a little, and down". LOL)

So, when you measure it, does it seem different in size from the first measurment?

**Craftlady** · 01-03-2007, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by jenluckenbach

Don't appologize for your camera. Even the best camera might not show the difference. Mostly it is the fact that each photo is taken at a different angle. (how can you get a cat to "turn to the right a little, and down". LOL)

So, when you measure it, does it seem different in size from the first measurment?

Yes the size is different from first measurement in regards to height.
She has a sloop appearance about her from left to right (as you look at the photos)
The area that shows more white (lack of hair in that area from stretching of tumor) is flatter then other side of her head.

Under her ear/eye where the tumor was starting to take hold more is reseeding.

Yep, it's hard to tell a feline "hold still" LOL

**jennielynn1970** · 01-03-2007, 05:26 PM

Oh my goodness.... I just want to hug that dear girl! She is such a trooper (as are you and your husband) dealing with this. Does she seem to "notice" that there's something there (I guess you would HAVE to, wouldn't you?).

What I find confusing is that you say it's a calcium buildup. If it's calcium, why can't it be removed??? How did it go from calcium to cancer?!

**Craftlady** · 01-03-2007, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

Oh my goodness.... I just want to hug that dear girl! She is such a trooper (as are you and your husband) dealing with this. Does she seem to "notice" that there's something there (I guess you would HAVE to, wouldn't you?).

What I find confusing is that you say it's a calcium buildup. If it's calcium, why can't it be removed??? How did it go from calcium to cancer?!

No to your question "does she seem to notice". Because it's NOT involving the brain, but sitting on top of the skull, Thumpers motor skills, communication etc abilities are very normal.

No, to why cant it be removed question.
IF the area/tumor was small like size of a pea, it could be removed.
Because we are dealing with an area that is approximately 3 inches long by 4 inches wide, there is NOT enough skin to cover the opening that would be left, once it would be removed. The surgeon we consulted said it's TO BIG to remove without endangering her life. In otherwords, she wouldn't make it through the surgery.

good question how it got from calcium to cancer. That aspect was never explained fully to us. At this point kinda a mute issue.
Although, the gal who does the Reiki Treatments does not get the vibes that we are dealing with cancer.

**jennielynn1970** · 01-04-2007, 12:10 AM

I know you're doing the homeopathic, or whatever Reiki would be considered, but have you tried a vetrinary hospital like we have in PA, Univ. of Penn Animal Hospital. It's actually part of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, and they treat these kinds of drastic health issues. Basically, up here by Philly, if your vet can't fix your pet, and you have no other options, you go to Philly. They're expensive, although from what I heard from others, they do allow for low fee deals when it concerns an animal and life or death, and the family has limited income. They're a teaching vet hospital.

**Craftlady** · 01-04-2007, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

I know you're doing the homeopathic, or whatever Reiki would be considered, but have you tried a vetrinary hospital like we have in PA, Univ. of Penn Animal Hospital. It's actually part of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, and they treat these kinds of drastic health issues. Basically, up here by Philly, if your vet can't fix your pet, and you have no other options, you go to Philly. They're expensive, although from what I heard from others, they do allow for low fee deals when it concerns an animal and life or death, and the family has limited income. They're a teaching vet hospital.

jenn_librarian, We have listened to all the specialist and what is available in our area of the country. It's come down to quality verse quantity of life.
Going to all the specialist (especially one in Cincinnati, thats were everyone goes from our area) that we did gave us the following answers, I truely believe any teaching vet hospital would of given the same following advice and or conclusion.

(1)Our closest actual vet school is in Columbus Ohio which from our house to there is 3 hours one way trip. Only option there for us is radiation. Along with the place we went to in Cincinnati, Ohio.

(2)Chemo will NOT help her with this type of tumor/mass.

(3) Surgery is NOT an option. SHe would die on the table due to age (she is 7 years old) and size of the mass We have had 3 vets tell us that, We got the message loud and clear.

**jennielynn1970** · 01-22-2007, 01:15 PM

How is Thumper doing???

**jenluckenbach** · 01-30-2007, 03:18 PM

BUMP!

How is Thumper doing???

**Laura's Babies** · 02-16-2007, 08:38 AM

Any more updates? How is our Thumper doing now?

**Craftlady** · 02-16-2007, 09:26 AM

Thumper is doing great, the tumor is changing shape and going down.
Sorry I havent had time to update. It's been slightly crazy around here.
We had ice/sleet/freezing rain/snow first part of the week. Tomorrow 1-3 inches of snow is forecasted. Hubby's truck been in/out of the shop, I'm without a vehicle today because he had to take mine to work. Yep, they finally had school today