For Moxie fans, we need some prayers

Kobster · 02-03-2012, 10:25 PM

I know Moxie has a following here, so I thought I would share.

Moxie has a sinister lump

I was petting Moxie a few weeks back and noted a small lump just behind her right shoulder. I had it checked out at her annual exam, and was told it was just her microchip. I questioned why I was suddenly able to feel it, and it felt larger than the grain of rice a microchip was supposed to be, and was assured it was nothing to worry about.
Last night I'm petting her and notice said lump has grown from the size of a pea to the size of a Lima bean. Microchip or not, I was going to have that lump aspirated, so I took her with me to work today.

We saw a different vet. First, it is definitely NOT her microchip. Its about 3 inches away from her chip and completely separate. The cells we took out of this lump are not normal. They have several markers for malignancy. I'm really scared, and of course, its Friday, so I won't have any answers until Monday at the latest. I shipped the slides to the pathologist via the fastest shipping available, but I still won't know before Monday.

We took survey films of her chest to check for tumors and drew full labs and urine to prepare for surgery. Her lungs look clear and her heart looks good. So that much is good.

So now we wait for pathology results. This is going to be the longest. weekend. of. my. life.

Please pray for Moxie, who has no idea what all the fuss is about, bless her.

For those that don't know her, here is Moxie

MowMow · 02-03-2012, 10:28 PM

Oh wow, I'm so sorry. Purrayers for dear Moxie headed your way.

**marie73** · 02-03-2012, 10:30 PM

Poor little girl, I hope it's nothing serious.

Clutch · 02-03-2012, 10:45 PM

I hope Moxie turns out o.k.! Prayers sent!

Sinatra-Butters · 02-04-2012, 01:12 AM

Poor baby!! I hope it turns out well.

my4kitties · 02-04-2012, 02:14 AM

Prayers for the beautiful Moxie-girl. And big hugs for you, Rachael.

Canadiancomforts · 02-04-2012, 09:58 AM

How scary. My mom went through something like that with her dog last year. Sending good vibes your way.

Cats&Plants · 02-04-2012, 12:08 PM

Oh Rachael - my thoughts are with you while you have to wait. I hope all goes well and it can be successfully removed with a good outcome for Moxie. Please keep us posted.

Leazie · 02-04-2012, 12:16 PM

Hugs and love to both of you.

LilRed · 02-04-2012, 10:53 PM

prayers said for Moxie

02-03-2012, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kobster Cat Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 3,019	For Moxie fans, we need some prayers I know Moxie has a following here, so I thought I would share. Moxie has a sinister lump I was petting Moxie a few weeks back and noted a small lump just behind her right shoulder. I had it checked out at her annual exam, and was told it was just her microchip. I questioned why I was suddenly able to feel it, and it felt larger than the grain of rice a microchip was supposed to be, and was assured it was nothing to worry about. Last night I'm petting her and notice said lump has grown from the size of a pea to the size of a Lima bean. Microchip or not, I was going to have that lump aspirated, so I took her with me to work today. We saw a different vet. First, it is definitely NOT her microchip. Its about 3 inches away from her chip and completely separate. The cells we took out of this lump are not normal. They have several markers for malignancy. I'm really scared, and of course, its Friday, so I won't have any answers until Monday at the latest. I shipped the slides to the pathologist via the fastest shipping available, but I still won't know before Monday. We took survey films of her chest to check for tumors and drew full labs and urine to prepare for surgery. Her lungs look clear and her heart looks good. So that much is good. So now we wait for pathology results. This is going to be the longest. weekend. of. my. life. Please pray for Moxie, who has no idea what all the fuss is about, bless her. For those that don't know her, here is Moxie __________________ Rachael with Thurston, Sully and Ninja and Moxie their canine guardian. Kobie, Mocha, Puzzles and Tyler, Gone but never forgotten

02-03-2012, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
MowMow Premier Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 5,673	Oh wow, I'm so sorry. Purrayers for dear Moxie headed your way. __________________

02-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
marie73 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27,453	Poor little girl, I hope it's nothing serious. __________________ Marie, and Always in my heart, my lovely Cinderella, running free at the Bridge. http://www.catforum.com/forum/member...signature2.jpg

02-04-2012, 01:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sinatra-Butters Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,918	Poor baby!! I hope it turns out well. __________________ Becky, the proud momma of:

02-04-2012, 02:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
my4kitties Premier Cat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Montclair, CA, USA Posts: 4,382	Prayers for the beautiful Moxie-girl. And big hugs for you, Rachael. __________________ Cats are grace and beauty in feline form. RIP, my beloved Smokey. (3/23/09-01/14/11) ---------- Renée

02-03-2012, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clutch Cat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Mohave, Arizona Posts: 135	I hope Moxie turns out o.k.! Prayers sent!

02-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Canadiancomforts Jr. Cat Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 41	How scary. My mom went through something like that with her dog last year. Sending good vibes your way. __________________

02-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cats&Plants Tom Cat Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 453	Oh Rachael - my thoughts are with you while you have to wait. I hope all goes well and it can be successfully removed with a good outcome for Moxie. Please keep us posted.

02-04-2012, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leazie Premier Cat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,006	Hugs and love to both of you. __________________ Mommie to Bob, Simba, Miss Baby, Missy, Gracie and Molly Brown

02-04-2012, 10:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
LilRed Senior Cat Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 654	prayers said for Moxie __________________ Lucille & Koko

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