Toby update

melysion · 07-05-2011, 10:26 AM

Toby had an operation yesterday to remove the mass in his mouth. We will know in the next week or so exactly what that mass was, but the vet does think its most likely to be oral squamous cell carcinoma.

He is already feeling so much better without having that nasty thing in his mouth. They removed some nasty looking teeth as well. Ate his tea last night and brekkie this morning just as a catpig should and is very affectionate at the moment, purring and wanting love all the time.

There are other things it could be - a less aggressive form of cancer, a benign tumour or indeed just infectious tissue. I guess its just wait and see. In the meantime, I'm just going to enjoy him as he is right now as I don't know how long it will last (the prognosis with oral squamous cell carcinoma is dire wth most cats dying within 1-3 months)

Took a photo of him this morning

October · 07-05-2011, 10:37 AM

So glad to hear he's feeling better after the operation. Sweet little Tobe, snarfing up food and being lovable like usual.

When will you get the results of the biopsy?

melysion · 07-05-2011, 10:39 AM

In about a week.

I hope wee Murphy feels better soon

MowMow · 07-05-2011, 11:00 AM

Welcome home Toby!

Glad he's eating and home safely!

Greenport ferals · 07-05-2011, 01:29 PM

We are all hoping for a benign outcome to this. It could very well be.

My big orange and white guy Tuffy sends purrs to handsome Toby.
Quite a resemblance, don't you think?

The fact that he's eating and acting like his usual self is wonderful.

Sinatra-Butters · 07-06-2011, 05:23 PM

Sending good thoughts to both of you!

07-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	Toby update Toby had an operation yesterday to remove the mass in his mouth. We will know in the next week or so exactly what that mass was, but the vet does think its most likely to be oral squamous cell carcinoma. He is already feeling so much better without having that nasty thing in his mouth. They removed some nasty looking teeth as well. Ate his tea last night and brekkie this morning just as a catpig should and is very affectionate at the moment, purring and wanting love all the time. There are other things it could be - a less aggressive form of cancer, a benign tumour or indeed just infectious tissue. I guess its just wait and see. In the meantime, I'm just going to enjoy him as he is right now as I don't know how long it will last (the prognosis with oral squamous cell carcinoma is dire wth most cats dying within 1-3 months) Took a photo of him this morning __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011) Last edited by melysion; 07-05-2011 at 10:30 AM.

07-05-2011, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
October Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,003	So glad to hear he's feeling better after the operation. Sweet little Tobe, snarfing up food and being lovable like usual. When will you get the results of the biopsy? __________________ Holly and Murphy

07-05-2011, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	In about a week. I hope wee Murphy feels better soon __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011)

07-05-2011, 11:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 5,653	Welcome home Toby! Glad he's eating and home safely! __________________

07-05-2011, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Greenport ferals Senior Cat Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hudson, NY Posts: 888	We are all hoping for a benign outcome to this. It could very well be. My big orange and white guy Tuffy sends purrs to handsome Toby. Quite a resemblance, don't you think? The fact that he's eating and acting like his usual self is wonderful. Last edited by Greenport ferals; 02-02-2012 at 11:27 PM.

07-06-2011, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sinatra-Butters Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,912	Sending good thoughts to both of you! __________________ Becky, the proud momma of:

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