Luna's lump is still there: Need opinions, please!

**kimlovescats** · 11-10-2006, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Catty1

Um - Kirsten's vet did NOT recommend the needle biopsy as it would wreak havoc if it WAS cancer! That's what I read in her response, anyway.

Kirsten, go with your gut - try the Silicea for now, and see if it helps.

Just might be one of those pesky lumps!

Then why do they risk wreaking havoc on humans?

Just curious what the difference is ... do you know?

Kim

**Catty1** · 11-11-2006, 12:24 AM

Because a lot of humans have insurance plans that help with paying for the havoc!

But it seems to me there are times I've heard of where a doctor doens't want to "open someone up" for an exploratory, as the effect of that on possible cancer is like putting gas on a fire.

**kimlovescats** · 11-11-2006, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by Catty1

Because a lot of humans have insurance plans that help with paying for the havoc!

But it seems to me there are times I've heard of where a doctor doens't want to "open someone up" for an exploratory, as the effect of that on possible cancer is like putting gas on a fire.

Yes, I do know that is true for exploratory surgery of cancer. But I would think with just a fine needle aspiration it wouldn't really cause much damage since it was really being cut in to. But that's just my thinking ... not based on any facts!

**caseysmom** · 11-11-2006, 12:57 AM

I thought that was an "old wives tale" about cancer spreading once you were opened up?

Anyway I have had a fatty tissue lump on my jaw since I was 12, I am 45, I can't remember what they called it.

**jazzcat** · 11-11-2006, 01:10 AM

My mother had breast cancer and had several needle biopsies to confirm the cancer. They never caused more problems.

Kirsten - I'm the wait and see kind of person but if you don't feel comfortable with that then get another opinion.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 11-11-2006, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by jazzcat

My mother had breast cancer and had several needle biopsies to confirm the cancer. They never caused more problems.

Kirsten - I'm the wait and see kind of person but if you don't feel comfortable with that then get another opinion.

My mom did too. I think that I'd also wait and see if the medicine will help shrink the lump again. I sure hope it will. Good luck.

**Kirsten** · 11-11-2006, 04:19 AM

My aunt had a biopsy and her cancer spread all over her body within weeks.

Besides, all the vets I talked to ruled out the possibility of a needle biopsy because of the lump's nature. It's deep in the fat tissue and VERY movable. They could never be sure if they really get cells from the lump, or from the surrounding tisssue, so this is not safe.

No, it's either surgery or waiting. Meanwhile, after sleeping one night over it, I'm tending more to the first option now. But I would hate it. Luna acted so strange after her last anaesthesia, I feared she had a stroke! And she's been through such a lot! During the last months, since the homeopathic remedies are keeping her UTIs at bay, she's so much happier and more self-confident and relaxed, and I would hate to ruin that with another surgery. Usually I'm NOT the let's wait and see-person, but I have a very bad feeling about the surgery.

And no, the lump doesn't seem to bother her at all, and it's not painful.

I'll talk to my vet again next week; if she'll have surgery, I want it to happen next week, because I'm at home. But it would break my heart.

Kirsten

**Barbara** · 11-12-2006, 04:31 PM

I agree with your vet- it would have grown faster if it was a tumor- so I would stick with the wait-and-see fraction.

**momcat** · 11-12-2006, 06:30 PM

My heart goes out to you, Kirsten. This is one tough decision and I know all you want is what's best for Luna. You've said the lump is between her shoulder blades. I don't know much about cat anatomy but is there a risk of the lump affecting her spine, bones, or any vital organs? The last thing I want to do is upset you more than you already are, just thought it might be a question for your vet. Prayers are being prayed for Luna and lots of
[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]] being sent for you. As hard as this is, I'm certain that you'll make the right decision
You know your Luna better than anyone else. If you have a gut feeling about this, go with it...

**Russian Blue** · 11-12-2006, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Barbara

I agree with your vet- it would have grown faster if it was a tumor- so I would stick with the wait-and-see fraction.

That would probably be my choice as well. You did say the Silicea remedy was working, right? Did you stop giving Luna that at all and then the lump became bigger? Or did it grow larger while continually giving the Silicea?

Either way, it's a hard position to be in. Hopefully you will find a solution that will be the best for all involved.