Fibrosarcoma

[Medusa]

I've not had experience w/this but I just wanted to say that my prayers are going up for your Claire-bear. It's tough waiting for answers and making decisions when our sweet furbabies trust us completely to take good care of them and make the hurt go away. Praying for a good outcome.....keep the faythe. (((HUGS)))

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't have any advice except to enjoy the time that you have left with her. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[maerlyn]

Like kuhio98, I, too, have had experience with this awful disease; my Morganna went to the Bridge because of it several years ago. In her case, the tumor was on her rump and was caused by the 3-year rabies vaccine. She had a surgery for a biopsy, and another to remove the tumor. When the tumor returned the following year, we were referred to a veterinary surgeon who removed most of Morganna's hind leg. She was 'clean' for nearly two years when the tumor returned a second time. I made the decision to keep her as comfortable as possible for as long as possible, then I had her sent to the Bridge.

My understanding of fibrosarcoma is much like kuhio's: it doesn't spread, it just grows. In other words, it seems unlikely that it's in her lungs - to me, at least, but I'm no vet or vet tech. I also wonder that there are two of them. Morganna's tumor was caused by an excessive reaction to the adjuvant in the 3-year vaccine; Halo's was caused by the injection of her microchip. What has Claire had that might cause fibrosarcoma? I hope with all my heart that I'm right and the vet is wrong. Please keep us posted on what happens. A prayer for Claire has just been said.

[mrspunkysmom]

Mr. Spunky had fibrosarcoma 5 years back. He had the surgery and it's not come back, but I caught it early. It was malignant, but has not re-appeared. The doc said she couldn't predict what would happen.

Prayers for you and Claire-bear

[phesina]

Prayers for you and your cat, Clairebear. God be with you both.

[Clairebear8621]

She came out of surgery fine... and I should know what the little lumps are by tomorrow or Thursday.. I got home from the wedding Sunday and she just ran around like she always does. But as soon as I saw her, I just picked her up, kissed her and started crying. It's so nice to not feel so alone.... Thank you for all your support, prayers and well wishes... God has a plan... He brought her into my life when I needed her the most.... and I have given her a very loving home. I'll let you know as soon as I know something. Again, thank you soooooooo much, from the bottom of my heart, it makes me feel so much better!!

[Clairebear8621]

Question:

Does this make you not want to give the vaccinations?? She was late getting her vaccinations so that's when I noticed the knots... When I took her in, the dr said why don't we wait about the vaccinations till we know what this is. He went ahead with the Rabies, and I think it made her lymph nodes swell cause I found two more lumps, then I did some research and it seemed the knots were placed exactly where her lymph nodes would be. I am assuming that's what it was since I asked the dr to check her over, make sure there aren't any more and they didn't say anything about those.

[Karen]

Awww, glad she's feeling okay! And we'll keep up the prayers for a good result!