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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
On Jul 17, 8:33*am, "cybercat" wrote:
Dr. Lewis just called, and I am beside myself. NOW I can definitely cry and throw fits, but *happy ones. We caught it so early there is no sign of cancer. It IS a mammary tumor after all, but it is benign. She said they do change and it might have changed over time, so we just have to watch Boo for new ones. She said "the good news is, it was not cancer, the bad news is, cats can have very aggressive mammary tumors, and they have eight breasts, so there's a good chance she might have more tumors. The important thing is that we get them out as soon as they show up." It occurs to me that I should not have been told it WAS cancer when it wasn't, but I am so happy I don't even care. The thing is, the doctor did not SAY it WAS cancer, it was the girl at the desk the morning of the surgery who read the "mostly round cell" to me from the chart. So I can't blame the doctor. It was so very hard, when she first touched it I could see the concern on her face. Thanks to every single one of you for every moment of caring and support through this mess. We love that little cat so much, I am not sure I realized how much until this. I kept petting her velvety little head and being cheerful all week, but thinking we were going to lose her. I know we have to one day but not today. YAY! That is so great!!!!! What a very happy surprise and bonus. I'm very happy for all of you Candace |
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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
Response to "cybercat" :
We caught it so early there is no sign of cancer. :~) -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
"Candace" wrote That is so great!!!!! What a very happy surprise and bonus. I'm very happy for all of you Thank you, Candace. It was a really harrowing "near miss," and it reminded me of how short a time they are with us even without any catastrophic illness. How are your babies, have you written about them and I missed it? |
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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
"cybercat" wrote in message ... Dr. Lewis just called, and I am beside myself. NOW I can definitely cry and throw fits, but happy ones. We caught it so early there is no sign of cancer. It IS a mammary tumor after all, but it is benign. She said they do change and it might have changed over time, so we just have to watch Boo for new ones. She said "the good news is, it was not cancer, the bad news is, cats can have very aggressive mammary tumors, and they have eight breasts, so there's a good chance she might have more tumors. The important thing is that we get them out as soon as they show up." It occurs to me that I should not have been told it WAS cancer when it wasn't, but I am so happy I don't even care. The thing is, the doctor did not SAY it WAS cancer, it was the girl at the desk the morning of the surgery who read the "mostly round cell" to me from the chart. So I can't blame the doctor. It was so very hard, when she first touched it I could see the concern on her face. Thanks to every single one of you for every moment of caring and support through this mess. We love that little cat so much, I am not sure I realized how much until this. I kept petting her velvety little head and being cheerful all week, but thinking we were going to lose her. I know we have to one day but not today. YAY! That's great news! I'm really happy for you both. If the mass was a mammary tumor, she was very, very lucky it was benign. Most (80-85%) are usually malignant and most (80% ) of those metastasize. Here's some info on Feline Mammary tumors http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_mammary_tumors.htm I'm really happy for you both! Phil |
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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
"Phil P." wrote That's great news! I'm really happy for you both. If the mass was a mammary tumor, she was very, very lucky it was benign. Most (80-85%) are usually malignant and most (80% ) of those metastasize. Here's some info on Feline Mammary tumors http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_mammary_tumors.htm My god, Phil, I had no idea what we were up against. I am SO glad you did NOT comment earlier! Now I see why you didn't. I'm really happy for you both! Thank you so much. I know each and every one of them is precious to you. |
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Boo Update--IT'S BENIGN!!!!!
"cybercat" wrote in message ... "Phil P." wrote That's great news! I'm really happy for you both. If the mass was a mammary tumor, she was very, very lucky it was benign. Most (80-85%) are usually malignant and most (80% ) of those metastasize. Here's some info on Feline Mammary tumors http://maxshouse.com/Oncology/feline_mammary_tumors.htm My god, Phil, I had no idea what we were up against. I am SO glad you did NOT comment earlier! Now I see why you didn't. I'm glad you understand. I'm really happy for you both! Thank you so much. I know each and every one of them is precious to you. They sure are. You news really made my day! Phil |
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