Tobys biopsy results

melysion · 07-07-2011, 04:52 PM

OK, well the bad news is that its cancer.

The good news, however, is that its not the oral squamous cell carcinoma I was dreading. It is instead oral osteosarcoma which has a far more positive outlook. If it comes back (and, as far as we are aware, all the tumour was removed on Monday) the prognosis is 6-12 months. Which is clearly rather grim but a lot better than an almost certain reoccurance and prognosis of 1-2 months with the squamous cell carcinoma.

It all looks good at the moment - Toby went for a post-op check up today and the tissue all looks healthy and normal and is healing very well. He has to go back in a week for another examination and then I guess its wait and see after that.

Heres hoping.

In the meantime - I'm kinda considering getting some of these.

PetAlive C-Caps (60 Capsules) Natural Antioxident for cell, tissue & Organ Health in Dogs & Cats: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty

Has anyone had any experience with alternative therapies? I've always been wary but I guess they cant do any harm at least, yes? Any thoughts much appreciated.

melysion · 07-07-2011, 04:56 PM

p.s. I think I've finally found a vet I'm happy with. They are pretty expensive compared to the one I have been going to but they have been excellent so far.

Kitten to Cat - Cat only Vet in Richmond, West London

Sinatra-Butters · 07-07-2011, 05:19 PM

What are your treatment options?

melysion · 07-07-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinatra-Butters

What are your treatment options?

Other than what we have already done? Not a lot. Chemotherapy wont work and there is no proof that radiation therapy will either. Plus, the tumour site is at the top of the mouth so near Tobys brain - a obvious worry radiation therapy wise.

I guess if it comes back, we could try more surgery but thats about it I'm afriad.

swimkris · 07-07-2011, 05:52 PM

I'm glad to hear that he's okay for the time being. Your poor baby Toby deserves a break!

melysion · 07-07-2011, 05:54 PM

He sure does, Kristen. I am realistic about it all but at the moment he is fine - and I plan to give him plenty of love and spoil him rotten

cooncatbob · 07-07-2011, 06:51 PM

We'll all pray that it doesn't come back

Sinatra-Butters · 07-07-2011, 06:58 PM

*Hugs for Allie and Toby*

**doodlebug** · 07-07-2011, 07:46 PM

I'm glad you got a little bit of a reprieve. You may remember me mentioning that Callie had a similar prognosis with the fibrosarcoma she had on the top of her head....chemo and/or radiation were not really options, so I didn't do anything beyond removing it. I was told 6-12 months and it would come back more aggressive and spread quickly. I lost her 3 years later to something unrelated. So...keep positive and spoil him (like I have to tell you that

)

MowMow · 07-07-2011, 07:51 PM

In our purrayers. He's so lucky to have a such a loving and caring owner.

07-07-2011, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	Tobys biopsy results OK, well the bad news is that its cancer. The good news, however, is that its not the oral squamous cell carcinoma I was dreading. It is instead oral osteosarcoma which has a far more positive outlook. If it comes back (and, as far as we are aware, all the tumour was removed on Monday) the prognosis is 6-12 months. Which is clearly rather grim but a lot better than an almost certain reoccurance and prognosis of 1-2 months with the squamous cell carcinoma. It all looks good at the moment - Toby went for a post-op check up today and the tissue all looks healthy and normal and is healing very well. He has to go back in a week for another examination and then I guess its wait and see after that. Heres hoping. In the meantime - I'm kinda considering getting some of these. PetAlive C-Caps (60 Capsules) Natural Antioxident for cell, tissue & Organ Health in Dogs & Cats: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty PetAlive C-Caps (60 Capsules) Natural Antioxident for cell, tissue & Organ Health in Dogs & Cats: Amazon.co.uk: Health & Beauty Has anyone had any experience with alternative therapies? I've always been wary but I guess they cant do any harm at least, yes? Any thoughts much appreciated. __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011)

07-07-2011, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	p.s. I think I've finally found a vet I'm happy with. They are pretty expensive compared to the one I have been going to but they have been excellent so far. Kitten to Cat - Cat only Vet in Richmond, West London __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011)

07-07-2011, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sinatra-Butters Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,912	What are your treatment options? __________________ Becky, the proud momma of:

07-07-2011, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
swimkris Cat Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,616	I'm glad to hear that he's okay for the time being. Your poor baby Toby deserves a break! __________________ Kristen,

07-07-2011, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
melysion Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 7,940	He sure does, Kristen. I am realistic about it all but at the moment he is fine - and I plan to give him plenty of love and spoil him rotten __________________ "FIV != PTS" "SENIOR KITTIZENS ROCK! (between naps)" Allie and Ridley Toby - waiting at the rainbow bridge (2002-2011)

07-07-2011, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooncatbob Cat Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Carmichael, CA. Posts: 1,600	We'll all pray that it doesn't come back

07-07-2011, 06:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sinatra-Butters Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,912	Hugs for Allie and Toby __________________ Becky, the proud momma of:

07-07-2011, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
doodlebug Super Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 17,702	I'm glad you got a little bit of a reprieve. You may remember me mentioning that Callie had a similar prognosis with the fibrosarcoma she had on the top of her head....chemo and/or radiation were not really options, so I didn't do anything beyond removing it. I was told 6-12 months and it would come back more aggressive and spread quickly. I lost her 3 years later to something unrelated. So...keep positive and spoil him (like I have to tell you that ) __________________ Onyx & Callie May forever in my heart.

07-07-2011, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 5,653	In our purrayers. He's so lucky to have a such a loving and caring owner. __________________

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