Starbuck AMPS 113, +3 97 she has bone cancer :-(

[SarahNOLA]

I just wanted to post and thank everyone here so much for all the advice you've given me since Starbuck was diagnosed in August. I really believe she would have gotten into remission.

Unfortunately it's probably not going to happen. Over the weekend she developed a big lump on her jaw. Last week I took her to the vet because she seemed in discomfort chewing, but the vet didn't see anything. The lump popped up over 6 days and looks like really aggressive bone cancer. We got a biopsy and are going to get our surgical options on Wednesday, but it's not looking good. If it's one type of cancer, surgery is a possibility, and if it's another, apparently it wouldn't be worth it. If it turns out surgery is not an option, she has a couple of weeks to a month left. (It's in her mouth and hurting her.)

If we don't get good news on Wednesday, I would love to share any of my leftover diabetes supplies with people here, just to give back.

 

[Susan&Felix(GA)]

So very, very sorry. Prayers for her comfort (and yours), and for better news on Wednesday.

 

[Tasha & Darwin]

I am so very sorry to hear about Starbuck! I will send healing vibes her way, and big hugs to you!!

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

Many prayers...FWIW, my Trixie (now GA) had hard bumps on her jaw, too, that ultimately seemed to be caused by infection - they disappeared with ABs. (She couldn't have dental surgery due to her kidneys). Holding on to hope for your girl....

 

[SarahNOLA]

Many prayers...FWIW, my Trixie (now GA) had hard bumps on her jaw, too, that ultimately seemed to be caused by infection - they disappeared with ABs. (She couldn't have dental surgery due to her kidneys). Holding on to hope for your girl....

Thanks, but the vet already looked at the cells under a microscope, so I'm not holding out much hope of it not being cancer. :-/

 

[Gill & George]

Sending tons of vines, for your girl.

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

Sending our strongest vines and prayers that it is the kind of cancer that can be treated. Please keep us updated. We care.

 

[Squeaky and KT (GA)]

HUGS and hugs and hugs....and thoughts and prayers....and hugs...

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

Prayers that it is treatable, vines for Starbuck

 

[Tracey&Jones (GA)]

 

[Judy and Boomer]

I am so very sorry to hear about Starbuck! Sending tons of vines and hugs!

 

[Kris & Teasel]

Hoping for a good report for you and your kitty.

 

[Stacy & Asia]

So sorry to hear this, I hope it's the treatable kind.

 

[Sharon14]

I’m so sorry to hear about Starbuck. Sending tons of vines for a good report

 

[MyTitan (GA)]

Big prayers and vines for Starbuck.

 

[tiffmaxee]

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Sending thoughts for the best of all outcomes and no pain for Starbuck. My Neko had an aggressive bony growth on her jaw that the dental surgeon removed. He sent it for biopsy and was preparing me for the worst. He was sure it was cancer. Luckily, she was the exception and it was not. Hoping Starbuck also beats the odds.

Stereotactic radiation therapy, used to treat Neko's acro tumour, is also used for osteosarcoma.

 

[Chubba (GA)]

I'm so sorry about Starbuck. Praying for good news on Wed! In the meantime, sending lots of vines and hugs!

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Many prayers and vines for Starbuck. I hope that it will be treatable. She is a very brave girl.

 

[Olive & Paula]

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

 

[Dyana]

Praying for good news on Wednesday, that it is something treatable.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I'm so sorry. Sending prayers.

 

[Osha]

Sending prayers.

 

[Alicia & Maggie (GA)]

Many vines for Starbuck.

 

[Squalliesmom]

Sending tons of prayers and vibes for Starbuck, tons of for you.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

 

[AZJenks]

Piling on the vines and prayers for positive news for you and Starbuck.

 

[Teresa & KitKat]

Hoping for the best report for Starbuck and you.

 

[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I'm hoping for the best for your sweet girl.