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Hello,
My cat 3YO named mazey was diagnosed with a type of soft tissue cancer. The tumor on her right, front leg cannot be removed due to the location of it being where she bends her leg and it is imbedded into to the tissue. I cannot afford to see an oncologist, and as my vet strongly agrees the tumor or all of the tumor cannot be removed, i was advised amputate. My vet is going to do an x ray to gauge if the cancer has spread before the amputation. Am I doing the right thing? I don’t want to wait any longer as I don’t know how long the tumor has been there. It is not visible to the eye, and not in a place I normally pet on her. I’m am so unbelievably scared, worried if it will spread even after the amputation. I just would like to hear people’s stories who have been in this situation and how their pets are doing after an amputation because of cancer.
Hi there to you to and Mazey. I'm so sorry about the diagnosis.
Can you join us today for our Zoom call today at 6 eastern so we can offer some live feedback?
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As a young cat, Mazey should do just fine on three. Cats handle it so much better than dogs! The important thing is to act sooner rather than later, before you can actually see that tumor. It's a good thing your vet caught it early. which gives Mazey a better shot at a longer healthier life. Even if you aren't doing further treatment that is totally OK. There are no right or wrong choices here. Just take the step to make sure her leg won't be causing her any pain and the rest is icing on the cake.
I hope we can see you later today. Thanks for registering as a member here. Stay tuned for feedback from others.
Hi Jerry,
Thank you for the uplifting words! Unfortunately, I can’t join the zoom as I work until 6pm. Her amputation is scheduled for Monday, December 16. She is having scans same day to find out if the cancer has spread. If all is clear, she will be having the surgery. 🙂 I just can’t help but feel terrified. I pray we found it early enough
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