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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2005Betty biopsy
Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to be held for long, and wandering around the house fretting, which is a bit unusual for her, but it's understandable. Betty's missing a couple of teeth, and has two stitches on her chin, and is coming around begging for brief cuddles every once in a while. Looking at her, it's sad for me to think that next time I take her to TED, I may be asking her to give up part of her jaw. I spoke with the surgery vet on the phone, and he told me that visually, it did look like the growth is a malignant tumor, and the results from the biopsy will probably be back around Monday or so, which is considerably sooner than I was originally told. He said that removing the tumor would mean that Betty would have to adapt to missing part of her jaw, but usually cats are pretty resilient. Also, he said that these types of tumors are usually resistant to chemotherapy, but radiation treatment might be an option. The vet's name sounded familiar, so I asked him if he remembered giving a talk on parasitic worms to a grade school class 20 years ago (actually, it was more like 19 1/2 years ago). He said that he probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Tak, thanks for letting us know how Betty's holding up. I can empathise with how worried you are--during Comet's last year she (of the bad teeth and gums) had to have her last canine extracted and TED warned me that he was having a particularly bad-looking tissue sample examined for possible carcinoma. It really agonizing waiting days for the results, which did turn out to be negative. I hope for the best of outcomes for you and Betty! <<The vet's name sounded familiar, so I asked him if he remembered giving a talk on parasitic worms to a grade school class 20 years ago>> MY! You really DON"T forget anything! Gennie >Tak, thanks for letting us know how Betty's holding up. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >days for the results, which did turn out to be negative. I hope for the >best of outcomes for you and Betty! Thank you Gennie. I was very saddened about Comet, being one of her fans. > I spoke with the surgery vet on the phone, and he told me that > visually, it did look like the growth is a malignant tumor, and the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > he said that these types of tumors are usually resistant to > chemotherapy, but radiation treatment might be an option. We'll keep purring for Betty and for you. Dan > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Oh Tak, I was so wishing it would all be a big mistake. Will continue to send mega purrs. >Oh Tak, I was so wishing it would all be a big mistake. Will continue to >send mega purrs. So far, everyone's opinion has been that it's malignant, but I'm at least hoping that they'll find the tumor confined enough that they can remove it without severely reducing her quality of life, and that she'll be able to live a more or less normal lifespan after that. Maybe that's asking a lot. > So far, everyone's opinion has been that it's malignant, but I'm at > least hoping that they'll find the tumor confined enough that they can > remove it without severely reducing her quality of life, and that > she'll be able to live a more or less normal lifespan after that. > Maybe that's asking a lot. Well, I think that with so many people all over the globe sending good karma, the chances of it coming out relatively ok are good! We'll keep purring.  SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com I hope you're right, Takayuki. For Betty's sake and yours. I hope your baby will turn out to be okay after this scare! PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSS!!! Melissa >> Oh Tak, I was so wishing it would all be a big mistake. Will >> continue to send mega purrs. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > she'll be able to live a more or less normal lifespan after that. > Maybe that's asking a lot. Mega purrs on the way. I know how stressful this must be for you. Jill >Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back >home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in >the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! I am so sorry, Tak-- I was hoping there would be some mistake. Purring hard for you and she to get through this. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Purrs for you both on the way from the Pacific Northwest. Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to > be held for long, and wandering around the house fretting, which is a > bit unusual for her, but it's understandable. Many purrs still coming for Betty and for you. At least you won't have to wait so long for the results. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Purrs continuing for Betty. I hope the tumour is not malignant and can be removed easily. -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > I spoke with the surgery vet on the phone, and he told me that > visually, it did look like the growth is a malignant tumor, and the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > he said that these types of tumors are usually resistant to > chemotherapy, but radiation treatment might be an option. Tak: Continued purrs and good thoughts to you and Betty. I will be away for 9 days beginning tomorrow and won't be able to check in on the ng. I'll keep sending those thoughts until I get back. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to > be held for long, and wandering around the house fretting, which is a > bit unusual for her, but it's understandable. Continued purrs for Betty's recovery and your peace of mind. Good that the results will be back quickly anyway. Cats are incredibly resilient - having seen quite a few rescue cats with various ailments, missing body parts (mostly a leg) they are very stoical about being ill, and probably take it much better than the human caring for them, not knowing the implications of what is happening. Deb. Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. If purrs & positive vibes can count for anything, those coming in for Betty from all over the world (here included obviously) then the malignancy will be successfully excised and you'll have many more happy years together. Here's purring! Best Gordon, Bandit, Snowball, Claudius & Raki. > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to > be held for long, and wandering around the house fretting, which is a > bit unusual for her, but it's understandable. <snip> Thanks for the update, Tak, continuing purrs for Betty. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Sending you all good healing vibes... > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Oh honey, I'm so sorry that the tumor was malignant. All I can say is that I hope she recovers well and is still happy after what she's been through and what she's going to have to go through in the future. My thoughts are with you. kili >Oh honey, I'm so sorry that the tumor was malignant. All I can say is that >I hope she recovers well and is still happy after what she's been through >and what she's going to have to go through in the future. My thoughts are >with you. > >kili The biopsy will tell for sure. In the meantime, Betty seems to be happy. She was so tired and sleepy that she didn't want to get off me this morning. Later, she begged to go upstairs (I usually don't use the upstairs rooms, except occasionally as guest rooms or study rooms) so keep the stairs closed off). I was advised to continue giving Betty antibiotics since she just had her teeth pulled, so I went upstairs to fetch her. She was stretched luxuriously on a dining chair in the sunny corner room. I picked her up, brought her downstairs, and let her sniff the antibiotics bottle. This is my signal to let her know what I was going to do. She watched me lay down the towel I use to restrain her. Her eyes got big and she started to trot away, but I just grabbed her butt and plopped her on the towel. I rolled her around and around, making the cutest burrito. :) She was very good about her meds, and I brushed her and praised her and gave her treats. She purred and headbutted. > >Oh honey, I'm so sorry that the tumor was malignant. All I can say is that > >I hope she recovers well and is still happy after what she's been through [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > cutest burrito. :) She was very good about her meds, and I brushed > her and praised her and gave her treats. She purred and headbutted. She is just a jewel. > >Oh honey, I'm so sorry that the tumor was malignant. All I can say is that > >I hope she recovers well and is still happy after what she's been through [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > cutest burrito. :) She was very good about her meds, and I brushed > her and praised her and gave her treats. She purred and headbutted. You've got a good, little trusting girl, there. Good luck to you and Betty! kili >Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back >home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in >the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Continued purrs that all will be well for Betty. Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. (snipped) We are purring hard for you and Betty. Tallulah especially sends her very best purrs; she feels strongly that when a ladycat down on her luck finds a home where she can be happy and loved, she should be able to enjoy it for a long, long time. ------ Krista Tak, we are praying and purring very hard that Betty's condition is not serious. Hang in there. Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to > be held for long, and wandering around the house fretting, which is a > bit unusual for her, but it's understandable./// I came in late to this as I've been away, but many many purrs and prayers that you'll have Betty for a long while yet. I feel like she's one of mine in that I remember the day you got her from the shelter after we'd persuaded you to have a cat... {{HUGS}} for your worry and scritches for Betty. Helen M >I came in late to this as I've been away, but many many purrs and >prayers that you'll have Betty for a long while yet. I feel like she's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Helen M I feel like that too, that she's been blessed with many "godparents" on RPCA. Dear Takayuki, tons of purrs are coming over to Betty and you. We cross our fingers for a good outcome of the biopsy. In our thoughts we are with you and share your worries. Hugs to you and purrs to Betty Inge and the catgang SignatureThe catslaves homepage: http://www.catslaves.org CatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge >>I came in late to this as I've been away, but many many purrs and >>prayers that you'll have Betty for a long while yet. I feel like she's [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I feel like that too, that she's been blessed with many "godparents" > on RPCA. That she surely has. I've been thinking about a post you made before, about Betty's whiskers being broken on one side. Is this the side she has the problem on? Tweed >That she surely has. >I've been thinking about a post you made before, about Betty's whiskers >being broken on one side. Is this the side she has the problem on? That's a good observation. It is on the same side, and it started happening maybe two weeks before any other symptoms were evident. Maybe she was rubbing that side because of the irritation in her jaw. I think it's a reasonable conclusion, but I haven't actually seen how Betty breaks her whiskers, so I'm not sure. Betty tends to change her behavior when I'm around her. If she sees me, she'll do things like hop on her tree ("Brush me"), meow and follow me ("Where have you been?"), sit in front of me ("Aren't I pretty"). >>That she surely has. >>I've been thinking about a post you made before, about Betty's whiskers [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > happening maybe two weeks before any other symptoms were evident. > Maybe she was rubbing that side because of the irritation in her jaw. That's what I thought after the event. Hindsight never comes until too late. > I think it's a reasonable conclusion, but I haven't actually seen how > Betty breaks her whiskers, so I'm not sure. Betty tends to change her > behavior when I'm around her. If she sees me, she'll do things like > hop on her tree ("Brush me"), meow and follow me ("Where have you > been?"), sit in front of me ("Aren't I pretty"). She's a doll. I hope things turn out well for you both. Tweed Lots of purrs and best wishes for the results of the biopsy to be better than the vet thinks, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Just some minor news, but since everyone was wondering, Betty's back > home from her biopsy this morning. She's acting fussy, not wanting to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > probably did. I told him that I was one of the children sitting in > the front row, and asked him a question about nematodes. Small world! Purrs for the best results possible. Suz&Spicey Again, the best of purrs. > I spoke with the surgery vet on the phone, and he told me that > visually, it did look like the growth is a malignant tumor, and the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > he said that these types of tumors are usually resistant to > chemotherapy, but radiation treatment might be an option. Continued purrs. Hopefully this can be dealt with and Betty can continue a long and happy life. --Fil |
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