Julie,
I'm so sorry Lucky's biopsy returned such a grim diagnosis. But I have to remind you that individual doctor's don't always have all the answers. I would urge you to find a support group, like this one, for the help and support you need specific to Lucky's problems.
 
We all know the range of vet knowledge varies tremendously, as evidenced by moms and dads posting on this list! Look at how many vets simply recommend euthanasia for FeLV!!! And even with the best of vets, there's always a wealth of information, tips, encouragement, etc. to be had by those that have "been there/done that".
 
Here's a link to one of the groups. I'm sure there are more, but this seems to be a large and active group.   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline-cancer
 
I'm on 9 different Yahoo groups, and I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned about each different illness. And on more than one occasion I was able to suggest a recommended med or treatment the vet hadn't yet thought of.
 
Meanwhile, we're sending much love, with all paws crossed for Lucky..
 
Hugs,
Jo
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In a message dated 12/28/2004 1:13:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dear Friends,
 
Lucky's biopsy came back last night (while I was at the vet with Wolf!) and the mass is cancer; fibrosarcoma of the mammary gland.  Apparently it is a rather uncommon kind of cancer for that area; adenocarinoma is more common.
 
They estimate that Lucky has +/- about a year of (probably) feeling well and chemotherapy is not a good option for this kind of cancer and Wendy feels the effects of radiation are so devastating that she would not use it for one of her own cats.
 
Lucky absolutely hates going to the vet, so I have to weigh that against any potential treatment.  I did ask Wendy to speak with an oncologist and see if anything else could be recommended for treatment.  The closest veterinary oncologist to me is 1.5 hours away; that would be a 3 hour round trip for any treatment and it might not buy her much time.
 
I'm just devastated and feel so indecisive.  I am sort of leaning towards trying to strengthen her own immune system through supplements and letting her live out her time in the sunbeams that she loves.
 
Does anyone else have experience with mammary cancer?  
 
Sometimes everything just sucks. 
 
Thanks for listening everyone.
 
Love, Julie

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