6/1 Tessie Lou AMPS 295 Growth may be cancer

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tessielou

tessielou

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Good morning friends,
Yesterday's trip to vet to have the growth on her stomach checked was emotional. After examining her, the vet said the growth was "hyperplastic lymph nodes", and that it MAY be cancer, but before doing a biopsy, she wants to try her on Amoxycillin 100mg daily for 14 days. If it is inflammation caused by something else, the antibiotic will make the nodes go back down. At least that's what I think she said--I was very upset and realized when I got home that a lot of what she said didn't stay with me. I did NOT think it was anything serious because she has been doing so well! Anyway, she said if it is lymphoma, to be prepared that it is a very poor prognosis. :sad:

It's going to be a long 14 days...
 
I am wishing with all my heart that it isn't cancer. I can imagine the worry and anxiety you must be feeling and wish I could give you a real hug.

I know others will be along with helpful advice.

Just want to send you big hugs. ((((((Sandy and Tessie Lou)))))
 
Oh I am so sorry to hear this, but I just went through this myself--You went right away which is good, and vet is taking steps to work on the problem. Praying that the ab's will work & Tessielou will be fine..
Dont panic just yet-- know how it feels to hear that C word, but try to focus on her getting better & try not to think the worst..You will deal with this as it comes & will do whatever you need to for your baby!
Comforting Hugs from us!!!
 
I am so sorry to hear this .. I know we are keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers so let's just pray that the AB's do the job and that we don't have to worry about it being cancer ..
 
I know not knowing and waiting can be so much worse than knowing the worst. I'm keeping you and Tessie Lou in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Many prayers for you and Tessie Lou. If it does turn out to be lymphoma (prayers that it does not), lymphoma usually is pretty treatable with a good quality of life.

Still, the operative word here is MAY...we're all praying that the ABs do the trick.
 
(((Sandy)))
I know you are worried, it's scary to hear that it may be cancer! Try to stay positive....hopefully the ABs will work. You might want to cross post on Health too. It might catch the attention of others that don't post on LL who might have experience/information to share. Sending healing vines and positive thoughts for Tessie Lou and you.
 
(((Sandy)))
The waiting has got to be the hardest part. Lots of fingers and paws crossed along with good vines that this is an inflammation and nothing more serious. Remember, Tessie Lou is just like she was a few days ago. Nothing is different as far as she's concerned and you love her all the more no matter what the diagnosis is.
 
Am I the only one here who can't understand why a vet would want to wait for a biopsy if things look suspicious? Why not do it now? If it's nothing, you'll know. If it's something else, you can start exploring treatment options right away. Can they aspirate some cells and view them quickly under a microscope while waiting for biopsy results?

I know you're still in shock and numb, but be proactive and aggressive. Get as much information as you can and make your decisions from that. Don't wait. Just my opinion after what I went through with Butthead.

Big hugs and support for you and Tessie Lou...

MJ&Donovan
 
Sandy - many hugs to you. I too hope that it is just an inflammation, and nothing more serious. Waiting to know can be so hard, we worry so. We are all here for you, will support you as much as we can. As Sienne said, she is still the same kitty as she always was, loves you just as much. I hope that the AB's are all she needs. Paws crossed, and you will be in my thoughts. Mannie and I send many healing vines to Tessie Lou.

and FWIW, MJ has a valid point.


Tessie Lou - I am sorry that you had to go to the vetty. I know it was scary, and that your mama bean is really worried. Can me and the KTSS come and visit? Stay with you a while? You be better, OK? ~~ Mannie
 
MJ I thought the same thing but I have zero experience with cancer in animals. I expect those that did, like you, will provide the knowledge and advice. Not just the hugs and good wishes that many of us can give, with no experience.
 
Sandy, we are thinking good thoughts for a good outcome--that Tessie Lou's problem is one that can be cured with antibiotics. Give your girl lots of extra scritches.
Rusty is going to pick her a beautiful bouquet of healing vines and will send it off today, special delivery.

Hugs, :YMHUG: :YMHUG: :YMHUG:

Ella & Rusty
 
Sometimes lymph nodes can be lumpy with no easily identified cause. Hang in there.
 
i'm looking at the fact that tessie lou is only 4 years old. i've never heard of such a young animal having cancer, so i'm going with the possibility that it's something else until proven otherwise. hugs, sandy - i imagine it's hard. be optimistic.
 
Tommy and I will be sending many prayers and healing vines that this turns out to be nothing! I hope that these 14 days pass for you quickly and that she will be just fine..
 
Lots and lots of healing vines and prayers for Tessie Lou that it isn't cancer. I know when you're scared and emotional everything the vet says is a blur. I'd call back and have the vet explain things again.

Tray and I will keep our paws and fingers crossed for a good outcome
 
First, let me just say that you all are the best. Having your caring and support just means more than I can explain.

Tessie has had a wonderful day--even hit GREEN from +4 to +6 today. So, you can see why I'm kind of in denial about this cancer possibility. It doesn't seem like a kitty with lymphoma would have such good numbers and be so happy and content lately. So, Julie, I'm kind of with your thinking--she's only 4 years old, it is unlikely she would have cancer at such a young age! Is it possible that after only two amoxycillins, she is responding? She has onlY had green numbers twice since November!

Anyway, I'm going to take the advice here and call my vet back tomorrow and 1) ask her to repeat what she said yesterday; and 2) ask if it's wise to wait on the biopsy.
I do remember her saying if it is lymphoma there is very little to be done, other than prednisone, I believe. Anyway, I will see what I can find out tomorrow. Today was just a day to spend with my girl, enjoy porch time, and delight over the green numbers she had! Sienne, you're so right. She is the same sweet girl, and we'll get through this together, just like we've been doing for the past 6 months of FD.

I'll post tomorrow after I talk to the vet again. Thanks everyone!
 
Sandy - If it's lymphoma...and that's a big "if" right now, most forms of it do respond quite well to chemo, with cats even going into remission. My first cat, Mr Kitty had lymphoma and we did treat it. He had some other issues going on, too, so I won't go into great detail over him, but - at least at the time (which was 9 years ago now) - there was a very active and supportive lymphoma discussion group on Yahoo. Naturally, I'm praying that this is not the outcome for Tessie Lou, but if it is, I wanted you to know that there ARE options beyond prednisone...don't let your vet convince you otherwise.

With that said, I agree with Julie...Tessie Lou is awfully young for something like lymphoma. I would also agree that you shouldn't wait for the biopsy...14 days is a long time. All tolled, between going the AB route and waiting for the biopsy results, we lost a total of 21 days before we actually saw the oncologist and started treatment.

Again, though....many prayers that you have a very simple outcome of all this. I'm so glad you're enjoying your day with your very sweet girl. Fabulous greens, Tessie Lou!

Amy
 
I have read lots about kitties on the Feline Assisted Feeding forum surviving many years with lymphoma on chemo. Some of our success stories with kitties getting feeding tubes and going off of them are lymphoma kitties. I know there are different types of lymphoma but don't know the differences. It is not a death sentence. Sending lots more hugs.
 
Sandy: I am glad you are going to be proactive and contact the vet tomorrow and see what can be done NOW instead of waiting. I am sending you all the healing vines and white light we can muster that this is nothing that the AB can't fix. I agree...she is so young to think about the possibility of cancer.
 
Big hugs and lots of prayers headed your way, Sandy! Happy to hear you're going to follow-up with the vet to go over everything again and inquire about speeding up the biopsy. Hang in there and give Miss Tessie Lou some big scritches for me!!!
 
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