Marj & Djoko
Member Since 2020
https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/11-11-djoko-still-hospitalized.255339/#post-2876653
Update: Cytology came back and he has a mast cell tumor. I am furious because I have worked so hard on his diabetes, kidney disease and making sure his chronic pancreatitis was taken care of. In January 2020, the vet indicated that he had a lump in the neck. He would scratch it a lot. She did mention that we could do further tests, but never insisted as she did with the dental or CKD. I really thought that it was not a concern. I looked back into my inbox and I have not received any info re: possible cancer. I did tell her that I would not want to put him again under anesthesia but there are things we say before a diagnostic is given and things we go when we face adversity. In may 2020, I sent an email saying that the mass was larger and that it seemed very itchy but I do not recall any concerns being brought up. She acknowledged that she should have pushed more. I feel extremely guilty to not have done tests. When he got his dental, the dentist said it was benign so again, I did not think this was a major concern. I am heartbroken. Although this cancer is normally local, it seems to be spreading at a fast pace - he has water retention which may indicate that its in the lymph nodes, he has lost muscles. He meows differently- wondering if because he is trapped in his body, not being able to jump or because he is trying to tell me something. He has a great appetite, drinks and still walks but cannot jump.
I was hoping that the antibiotics could have helped but the tumor is still big and the legs swollen. I just feel like I will not be able to forgive myself because it could have been potentially prevented and he will die shortly.
Also, I do not know what to do re: next steps. My parents said I should stop spending money but I honestly do not care about their opinion. I have no idea what can be done but the vet did mention she was v concerned.
I booked an appointment with the oncologist, not knowing what this could lead to.
Any recommendation as to what can be done at this point? Should I go see an oncologist even though this is too late? And please...do not listen to vets when they say your cats tumor is benign - check further. Do not make that same mistake!
Update: Cytology came back and he has a mast cell tumor. I am furious because I have worked so hard on his diabetes, kidney disease and making sure his chronic pancreatitis was taken care of. In January 2020, the vet indicated that he had a lump in the neck. He would scratch it a lot. She did mention that we could do further tests, but never insisted as she did with the dental or CKD. I really thought that it was not a concern. I looked back into my inbox and I have not received any info re: possible cancer. I did tell her that I would not want to put him again under anesthesia but there are things we say before a diagnostic is given and things we go when we face adversity. In may 2020, I sent an email saying that the mass was larger and that it seemed very itchy but I do not recall any concerns being brought up. She acknowledged that she should have pushed more. I feel extremely guilty to not have done tests. When he got his dental, the dentist said it was benign so again, I did not think this was a major concern. I am heartbroken. Although this cancer is normally local, it seems to be spreading at a fast pace - he has water retention which may indicate that its in the lymph nodes, he has lost muscles. He meows differently- wondering if because he is trapped in his body, not being able to jump or because he is trying to tell me something. He has a great appetite, drinks and still walks but cannot jump.
I was hoping that the antibiotics could have helped but the tumor is still big and the legs swollen. I just feel like I will not be able to forgive myself because it could have been potentially prevented and he will die shortly.
Also, I do not know what to do re: next steps. My parents said I should stop spending money but I honestly do not care about their opinion. I have no idea what can be done but the vet did mention she was v concerned.
I booked an appointment with the oncologist, not knowing what this could lead to.
Any recommendation as to what can be done at this point? Should I go see an oncologist even though this is too late? And please...do not listen to vets when they say your cats tumor is benign - check further. Do not make that same mistake!
