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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow
My other cat developed this huge lump on his head Sunday. I took him to the vet today and she did a biopsy that showed maybe infection/maybe cancer. She did not recommend doing vaccines because he may not need them (they would be so he'd be safe when I get kitten which of course I won't do if he is dying). If it is cancer it is aggressive. She seemed hopeful that it is infection but cancer is a very real possibility.
He had an antibiotic shot. If it shrinks it is infection. If it grows or doesn't change it is cancer and we'll have to discuss next steps, whether surgery will help or not. I'll know within 2 weeks.
I'm just numb. I can't cope with losing 2 so close together. I can't even cope with the idea of it.
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----response I can truly relate. I am a major cat person. Last year my beloved 18 yr old senior citizen cat had both advanced kidney disease and nose cancer. My fingers are crossed for an infection on your kitty's head. When my cat was sick I learned a lot. In large cities they now have cat specialists, esp cat cancer specialists (oncologists). I had no idea before that. Also, vet medical technology is now advancing rapidly. For example, there is a lot you can do for cat kidney problems very common in older cats, that would have been unheard of a few years ago. It can be expensive, but universities esp in rural areas may have vet schools you could call for cheaper treatment.
Hugs!