Missy Is Very Sick--advice Needed Options

[luvmypets]

My 15 year old cat, Missy, was diagnosed with a Mass the size of a Fist near her Intestines. This is a very large mass considering she’s only about 9 pounds. The cytology came back NO cancer cells, but the Vet seems to think it is cancerous. She had her annual checkup in July (cbc etc) and all tests came back normal, so this mass must have grown very quickly. The main reason we brought her back to the Vet was I noticed she was using the Litter box a lot more often than normal, so my fear was she was going into Kidney Failure – but the recent tests indicate her Kidney Function is normal.

I guess my main question is does anyone here have any experience with this type of Tumor? We’re considering surgery but are torn because we’re not sure if the Surgery will do more harm than good. We're afraid this Tumor will kill her if it continues to grow.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. She's so cute and we love her so much. A tiny little Tuxedo cat--still so happy and playful you'd never know there was anything wrong with her.

[moon_beam]

Hi, luvmypets, thank you so very much for sharing with us how you and your precious Missy are doing. I do so understand how devastated you are feeling about your "new reality" of beginning your Anticipatory Grief journey. Each moment of every day is now more precious, and I know you will do everything in your power to give your precious Missy all the love and attention you possibly can - - as this will be a blessing for the both of you.

This Anticipatory Grief journey is a roller coaster ride all of its own, but please know you are not alone. We are here for you through every step of your and your precious Missy's journey now - - as well as when your precious little girl joins the angels. Please know you and your precious Missy are in my thoughts and prayers, luvmypets, and please let us know how you both are doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam