The Big C
Posted By Russ Emerson on October 27, 2006 at 1:59 am
This year has been pretty tough for the extended Emerson family felines. In February, we learned Mycah has diabetes. A couple of weeks ago, sweet handsome Bubba passed, leaving broken hearts behind him.
This week, we learned that a growth on Mycah’s tail is malignant.
It’s not a great picture — Mycah won’t hold still for the camera, and woe be unto anyone who tries to hold her tail.
Mycah still seems to be a bit bummed out by the entire veterinary experience. She has no idea what indignities await her.
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The vet is certain the tumor — almost exactly in the middle of her tail — can be removed. What’s not so certain is whether Mycah will still have a tail after the tumor is gone.
It’s malignant, and possibly metastatic — that is, it could spread to other parts of her body. If the only way to prevent that is to remove her tail, I think it’d be better for her to be a manufactured manx than to risk potential spreading. There’s no certainty it hasn’t already spread undetected, so we’ll be visiting a veterinary oncologist, as well. Time is of the essence.
I’m worried.
But no matter what happens, however this proceeds, she’ll get the absolute best I can provide for her.
As always, the Modulator’s Friday Ark is recommended for a visit. Plus, the Carnival Of The Cats this week is at Watermark.
poor kitty. my family had a cat that was de-tailed because he just couldn’t live with it. i’m sure mycah will be fine without it. sending purrs your way.
My Rocky, who lived to be 15, was also diabetic. And my heart still cries for his loving little self 6 years after his death. THEREFORE, my prayers are with you and the handsome Mycah that the tail situation works out well.
Whatever you do, don’t laugh and point at the “half-tailed kitty” when you bring her home. From the look on her face, you would probably NOT enjoy the resulting retaliation. Give her an ear sktitch from everyone.
The feline denizens of the House of Chaos wish you all the best of recovery. Much snugglings.