KiKi is having his leg amputated...

[Randi]

Fister and I send lots of good thoughts for your handsome KiKi. It sounds promising that the cancer hasn't spread and I'm sure he'll be hopping around in no time. I believe cats handle amputations a lot better then humans.

Dear KiKi, I wish you a very succesful operation and lots of happy years ahead of you!

[jennielynn1970]

So sorry that your boyfriend's cat will have to have his leg amputated, but at least it's not spread and this will save his life. I totally understand the squeamish boyfriend syndrome. Mine can't even deal with the smell of canned cat food!! He freaks at raw chicken. LOL. So, totally understandable about not wanting to have to deal with blood and bandages, he'd probably pass out and then where would poor Kiki be?! Up a creek!

Good thoughts going out to you and to your boyfriend and Kiki. I hope the surgery goes smoothly and the transition to having only 3 legs will be an easy one for Kiki.

[snakemama]

Sending good vibes for a fast recovery! I fostered a kitty who had her leg amputated while under my care, and she healed up FAST and does very well on three legs to this day. Hopefully Kiki will do just the same!

[momcat]

Many prayers and positive vibes are going out for Kiki. May his recovery be swift and complete so Kiki can enjoy a happy and healthy life

[Anikaca77]

Sorry I don't have any experience with a grade 3 fibrosarcoma. My prays are coming your way for KiKi and for you two as well.

Melissa

[smokey the elder]

Is radiation or chemo indicated? From my huge data set of two cats they seem to tolerate chemo quite well; don't know much about radiation. I'll need to dig around for info on fibrosarcoma.
[ETA] I googled fibrosarcoma, and unfortunately it wasn't encouraging. This can be an aggressive cancer; the fact that it's on the leg might make it more manageable. You'll need to consult with your vet. Are you using a feline oncologist? They probably have more recent possible treatments than some of the dated stuff I found on a very quick search.

[JustineNYC]

Is radiation or chemo indicated? From my huge data set of two cats they seem to tolerate chemo quite well; don't know much about radiation. I'll need to dig around for info on fibrosarcoma.
[ETA] I googled fibrosarcoma, and unfortunately it wasn't encouraging. This can be an aggressive cancer; the fact that it's on the leg might make it more manageable. You'll need to consult with your vet. Are you using a feline oncologist? They probably have more recent possible treatments than some of the dated stuff I found on a very quick search.

I think thats because up to 60% of the time it shows up on the thorax or lungs, very rarely the leg. They think its a vaccine induced sarcoma...I also read (and was told by the vet) that it was unlikely to metastasize but EXTREMELY hard to remove surgically. I told my bf if this grew somewhere else, we probably wouldnt have this cat. Some vets are recommending vaccines in the leg or tail now so that if this cancer pops up, amputation is an option because the way the tumor grows, with spindles...all you have to do is leave one spindle, and in a few weeks that tumor will be back.

We did consult a specialist but the problem was there was not enough skin to close over his leg and very rarely are they able to get all of it, even the oncologist recommended amputating....They think the fibros that occurs on the neck or back (vaccine site) are more aggressive then the ones elsewhere....(foot) he doesnt have cancer anywhere else and as of yesterday, Kiki is 3 legged.