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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / May 20042nd Vet Opinion on Willi
Took Willi to get a 2nd opinion on his bone cancer diagnosis. The place I went specializes in extreme vet medical care and requires a referral to get appointments and do not provide routine pet care. Their vets are board certified in different areas of speciality - the one I saw in Small Animal Internal Medicine and has treated many cases of cancer. Have been told they are among the best in Virginia for veterinary medicine and surgical care. Just a wonderful bedside manner and articulated to me well some options for Willi. They have given me some optimism. Willi's x-rays show the cancer has not spread and the boney mass is movable, which may allow for clean removal. However, their caution is some masses will be more firmly associated with the tissue inside creating perhaps more complications and possibly leaving cells that may lead to regrowth of the cancer. They don't know until they get in there. But there is some chance they can help Willi and I need to do it. Willi will go into surgery next Tuesday or Thursday - the vet determined it was best to move soon. Unfortunately complicating things is I will be visiting my elderly father in France for 10 days and will have to call in to determine's Willi's status. He will remain hospitalized until I return. They say limiting his movement will be important. Again, thanks for everyone's support and encouraging me to get a 2nd opinion. Getting a 2nd opinion was huge for me and frankly allowed me to identify a more skilled practice to see if Willi can be helped. Not sure if I will have access to this newsgroup while in France but look forward to providing an update on Willi in the near future. Magnus .. Willi's x-rays show the cancer has not spread > and the boney mass is movable, which may allow for clean removal. ...> > Magnus Best wishes to Willi for a successful surgery and rapid and complete recovery. Also, for you to have a safe trip and a good visit with your father. Annie > Took Willi to get a 2nd opinion on his bone cancer diagnosis. The place I went > specializes in extreme vet medical care and requires a referral to get [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Magnus No matter what happens now, you know that you did absolutely everything you could. Good luck to you and Willi. Karen I know I won't be popular for saying this. If it was me. I know I could not go on a vaction knowing that one of my kids was in the hospital. Am I alone in thinking that maybe the OP should visit his/her father after the cat gets out of the hospital?  SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > Took Willi to get a 2nd opinion on his bone cancer diagnosis. The place I went > specializes in extreme vet medical care and requires a referral to get [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Magnus << Am I alone in thinking that maybe the OP should visit his/her father after the cat gets out of the hospital? >> I think that Magnus wishes the timing had been different but I certainly agree with his decision. My cats pretty much mean the world to me, and most especially, my now-deceased cat, Cory. There were many times when I put him and the rest of them before people but I think when it's your parents and they're elderly that, even if you don't want to, you should put them (the parents) first. I have an elderly mom now and I know that I have to consider her first should it be a choice between her and the cats. It would be one thing if he was just driving a couple of hours to see his father but a trip to France is a big deal that has probably been planned for awhile. It would be costly to reschedule it and his father would probably be very hurt. The cat will be safe at the vet. I think he's doing the right thing for everyone. I just feel bad that he may not be able to have as good a time with his father as he might have if Willi were not ill. Once your parents get elderly, there aren't that many more memories to be made so you want the remaining time to be as good as possible. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other than human." (Loren Eisely) I know for me that if it were Isis or Jade in the hospital, I'd reschedule and trip I had to make. What if the cat was in the hospital and took a turn for the worse? Elderly or not you know you would have a little more time with the parent than you would the child if they were dying first. I know mine is the dissenting opionion here but I'd reschedule the trip. SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "MacCandace" <maccandace@aol.comlitter> wrote in message news:20040521231121.09334.00000946@mb- > I think that Magnus wishes the timing had been different but I certainly agree > with his decision. My cats pretty much mean the world to me, and most [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other > than human." (Loren Eisely) My father is 75 and elderly. I see him once every 1-2 years - have to prioritize a parent over Willi. My ability to reschedule is unfortunately not feasible given my current occupation and job and this is a visit my frail father has anticipated for months. He is unable to travel to the States anymore due to his health. You point out already what I have agonized about. I am very comforted by the facility in which he will be in and my mother - who is close to Willi - who will be there to ensure Willi's smooth drop off at the vet and be a source of communication as well as another close friend I trust. I love my cat Willi but must put my father first in this instance. Magnus > My father is 75 and elderly. I see him once every 1-2 years - have to > prioritize a parent over Willi. My ability to reschedule is unfortunately not [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Magnus Go visit your dad with a clear conscience. You're doing the best you can for both your kitty and your father. W Best of luck to you and Willi... will keep you in my prayers.. Linda > Took Willi to get a 2nd opinion on his bone cancer diagnosis. The place I went > specializes in extreme vet medical care and requires a referral to get [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Magnus > They have given me some optimism. Great to hear, and I think it is the very best thing for Willi to be in the hospital while you are on vacation. They will be more effective at limiting his movement. It is all for the best, because you could do nothing but worry over him. I really hope you come home to a healed kitty with an excellent prognosis. Bless you for your dedication to Willi. Many others would just put him down due to the cost. My prayers go out to Willi. Good Luck! >Took Willi to get a 2nd opinion on his bone cancer diagnosis. The place I went >specializes in extreme vet medical care and requires a referral to get [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >Magnus Sending prayers & good thought to you & Willi! I hope that all turns out well. Please do keep all of us posted. |
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