Kucen saya kena cancer!! :(

lay_el

isk..isk..sedihnye..

Ceritanye bermula bulan Mac lepas..Masa tu dok usap2 cumi, geletek2 perut dia,tetibe rasa cam keras, cam bengkak sebesar ibu jari kat nipple dia..Saya punye la risau..Ajak kakak bawak cumi gi vet..
Doktor kata mungkin kelenjar susu dia bengkak, takde ape2..tapi..doktor kata,kalo benda ni membesar,bawak cumi datang jumpe dia balik sbb kemungkinan benda tu tumor..dia just bagi supplement vitamin je..

Then hari berganti hari,bulan berganti bulan,masuk la bulan September. Saya pun busy sbb baru tukar keje, so terlupe la pasal bengkak kat perut cumi tu..Sampai la one day,sambil2 tgk tv cumi datang tido kat sebelah..usap2 dia,tetibe teringat nak cek bengkak kat perut tu..
ya allah!! besar gile..siap kat tempat lain pun terasa gak ada ketul2..isk..cuak gile..
disebabkan saya keje,mintak tolong kakak bawak gi doktor..
balik keje terus jumpe kakak..kakak kata.. "doktor sahkan cumi kena cancer..cancer tu dah merebak..dah teruk..doktor kata takleh buang cancer tu sbb umur cumi dah lebih 10 tahun..risiko tinggi..so sekarang hanya boleh doa dan tawakal pada allah..bergantung kat kekuatan cumi sendiri utk bertahan..doktor sendiri pun kagum tengok cumi leh bertahan dari bulan Mac sampai skang..kalo kucing lain biasanya time camni dah tutup mata dah.."

SEDIHNYE....

Kimmy

siannya..........kalau aku lama dah aku nangis kalau kucing aku dpt cancer.......

kulit

keciannya....berapa umur kucin tu?
yg kt dlm your avatar ke?

ezan80

siannye sabar ye.semoga cumi dpanjangkan umur.tingat kat kucing saya pun nama cumi.tapi dah arwah dah.

kiki-lala

10 Things To Do When Your Pet Gets Cancer

1. Take charge and don't panic!
Your pet's cancer diagnosis does not equal pain, suffering and death! There are many cancers in pets that are curable and for those that are not curable there are many options for treatment. You will need to understand all the options available to you and your pet and formulate a plan of action.

2. Consult with a cancer specialist.
It is important to initiate care with a specialist who is board-certified in veterinary oncology. Many general practice veterinarians do a great job at treating cancer, but they may not have the latest information on treatments available. An individual who specializes in veterinary oncology has spent extra years in training, is highly experienced in cancer care, up-to-date on the best treatments and sees hundreds of pets with cancer every year. This individual will examine your pet and review previous test results with you, as well as suggest further tests that may be of importance in confirming the diagnosis or understanding the severity of the disease. They can take over the cancer care or simply help your veterinarian with medical decisions and treatments as part of the medical team.

3. Gather information and ask questions.
In order to know which options are best for treating the cancer, there are three questions that must be answered.

    1) What type of cancer does my pet have?
    2) How advanced is the cancer at this point?
    3) Are there any health factors about my pet or the cancer that alter the anticipated outcome or the treatments available?

Often there are additional tests or pieces of information that are needed for the medical team to fully understand the nature of your pet's cancer. You should inquire about the costs of suggested tests, less expensive alternatives and the advantages and disadvantages of the various options. Once the medical team has the information they need, they can discuss the treatment options available.

4. Make a list of treatment options.
There is no "right" or "wrong" option for cancer treatment. Options often include treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or combinations of these. There are also minimal treatment options available as well. Because there is more than one way to treat a particular cancer it is very likely you will have more than one treatment option presented to you. You should ask about the side effects and benefits of each treatment option, as well as ask about alternative or complementary treatment options. Pets respond differently than people to cancer treatment - often better with significantly fewer side effects. You will want to have enough knowledge about each of the options to make an informed choice. It is important to make a list of the treatment options available, ask plenty of questions and then think about things carefully. Your medical team can help you decide how much time you have to make your decision without jeopardizing your pet's health.

5. What are your goals for treatment?
We all want the best for our animal companions and making decisions for them following a cancer diagnosis is difficult, especially because they cannot speak for themselves. It's important to ask yourself about your goals and expectations. Do you feel that as long as overall quality of life can be preserved that you want to try for a cure or a remission? If temporary side effects are likely, does this change your decision? Alternatively, do you feel that simply making your pet as comfortable as possible is the best choice for you? Gather questions to ask the medical team who will be administering the care for your pet. Are there unpleasant symptoms that will occur as a result of progression of the cancer if minimal or no treatment is instituted? Can these be controlled? Most cancer specialists are very sensitive to the fact that pet owners want to provide the best quality of life for as long as possible. Sometimes temporary or mild side effects are very acceptable if a symptom-free remission is possible. Some forms of cancer treatment that may seem aggressive or extreme from the outset can offer a long-term quality of life that wouldn't have been possible without treatment. Even minimal treatment can help a pet be more comfortable. You will need to weigh the expected outcome of each treatment with its expected side-effects. Don't believe everything you read on the Internet! You should be very careful when searching the Internet for information. There are many biased opinions and inaccurate information to be found. The information we have assembled in the "When Your Pet Gets Cancer" and "When Your Pet Gets Cancer

kiki-lala

[size=3]Cancer Signs

Q.         What are signs of cancer in cats?

A.         According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, the 10 most common signs of cancer in cats are:

   1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow.
   2. Sores that do not heal.
   3. Weight loss.
   4. Loss of appetite.
   5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening.
   6. Offensive odor.
   7. Difficulty eating or swallowing.
   8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina.
   9. Persistent lameness or stiffness.
  10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating.

These signs can also be present in many other diseases; they do not necessarily mean your cat has cancer. Any cat showing any of the above signs should be examined by a veterinarian.

kiki-lala

Lymphosarcoma in Cats

Lymphosarcoma (lymphoma) is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in cats. It is a cancer of the lymphocytes (a type of blood cell) and lymphoid tissues. Lymphoid tissue is normally present in many places in the body including lymph nodes, spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow.

The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) has been shown to cause lymphosarcoma in cats. We believe that the feline leukemia virus is responsible for many of the cases of lymphosarcoma. Cats with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are also at higher risk of developing lymphosarcoma. Cats of any age, breed and sex can be affected. We typically see lymphosarcoma in younger cats that are infected with the feline leukemia virus, and in older cats that are not infected with the virus.
Types of Lymphosarcoma

Lymphosarcoma can be divided into several different forms, which depend upon the primary (predominant) site of the tumor. Some cats have multiple sites of involvement and do not fit well into just one category. These are usually animals with very advanced disease.

Gastrointestinal tract:
The most common form is involvement of the gastrointestinal tract. This includes the stomach, intestines and liver as well as some of the lymph nodes surrounding the intestines. Cats with this type of lymphosarcoma may have vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss or a decreased appetite.

Mediastinal:
The mediastinum is a term used for a special aggregation of lymphoid tissue in the chest. Cats with this type of lymphosarcoma often are seen because of difficulty breathing due to a large mass in the chest or an accumulation of fluid around the lungs.

Renal lymphosarcoma:
The kidneys may be the primary sites of involvement. Cats that have this type are often seen because of signs related to kidney failure (increased thirst, increased urination, loss of appetite, vomiting).

Bone marrow:
If the cancer were confined to the bone marrow, we would call this leukemia. The signs that we see in cats are usually related to the decreased numbers of normal cells (such as red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infection and platelets that help with clotting) which are made in the bone marrow. Anemia, infections and bleeding are common problems.

External lymph nodes:
In a few cats, the only site of involvement is the external lymph nodes. These cats may be seen because of problems such as vomiting and loss or appetite or because the owner noted "lumps" (enlarged lymph nodes) on their cat.

Other sites:
We will occasionally see other sites such as the skin, nose, brain, and spinal cord as the primary site of involvement.

Diagnosis/Initial Evaluation

A biopsy (tissue) or cytology sample is required in order to make a diagnosis of lymphosarcoma. In some cases, we can obtain a diagnosis without surgery. However, in some cases, we may need to perform a surgical biopsy to obtain adequate tissue to confirm the diagnosis. The ease with which a diagnosis can be made depends upon where the tumor is located.

A complete evaluation of a cat suspected of having lymphosarcoma includes a search for tumor in other locations (this is what we call staging). A complete blood count (CBC), a serum chemistry profile, urinalysis and FeLV/FIV testing are always performed and provide important information regarding the effects of the cancer on body functions as well as the ability of the patient to handle chemotherapy. An abdominal ultrasound (sonogram) allows us to evaluate the liver, spleen, internal lymph nodes and intestinal tract for possible tumor involvement. Chest x-rays allow us to look for internal lymph nodes, lung involvement, an enlarged mediastinum or fluid around the lungs. A bone marrow aspirate allows us to look for tumor cells in the bone marrow as well as to evaluate the marrow's ability to produce normal blood cells. Once we have these results, we can then decide upon the best treatment for an individual cat.
Treatment/Prognosis

Chemotherapy is the mainstay of treatment for lymphosarcoma. There may be some situations when surgery (e.g. to get a biopsy or to remove an intestinal mass) or radiation therapy (e.g. if the cancer is localized to one site) may also be indicated; usually this is in addition to chemotherapy. Specific recommendations will be discussed with you based on your pet's particular situation.

Lymphosarcoma is very responsive to chemotherapy and up 60% of treated cats will go into remission. The definition of remission is the complete disappearance of detectable cancer. However, microscopic amounts of tumor cells can remain hidden in the body. A remission is NOT a cure but it does allow your pet to experience a good quality of life. Because of this, chemotherapy should not be discontinued when a remission is obtained. The length of the remission depends upon many factors including the primary site, how sick an animal is at the start of treatment and the extent of disease. In most situations, the average remission and survival times are between 6-8 months.

The exact drugs and schedule will depend upon how aggressive the cancer is behaving, how sick an animal is at the start of treatment and any abnormalities in organ function (especially important are changes in kidney and liver function). On a typical schedule, your cat will receive weekly treatments for the first 4-6 months. Several different drugs (L-asparaginase, vincristine, Cytoxan, methotrexate) are alternated (or combined in some cases) in order to reduce the chance that tumor cells will become resistant and to reduce the risk of side effects. Some of the drugs are given by injection and some are given orally (this can be done at home). Oral prednisone is also included in the treatment plan. Bloodwork and/or x-rays/ultrasound are generally repeated at regular intervals to look for side effects (such as a low white blood cell count) and to determine if an animal is in remission.

If your cat remains in remission for 4-6 months, the interval between treatments is lengthened to every two weeks. After one year, treatments are given every three weeks for an additional 6 months. If a patient is still in remission at 1 1/2 years, treatment is discontinued. Only 10-15% of cats will ever reach the point where we can consider discontinuing treatment.

If a patient comes out of remission, we can try to put them back into remission using either new combinations of the same drugs or different drugs. Unfortunately, the chances of obtaining a second remission are lower and the risk of side effects may be higher. However, there are some cats that do respond and have additional time with a good quality of life.

Most cats tolerate their chemotherapy well and have minimal side effects. Serious side effects are only seen in 5-10% of the patients treated. If they are serious or intolerable, we can consider either lowering the dose of the offending drug or substituting a different drug. Side effects include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite, diarrhea, extreme tiredness or infection. Cats do not lose their hair but may lose their whiskers and have a different texture to their fur. Please also see our handout "Chemotherapy in Small Animals".

ati1402

CANCER!!
OMG..siannyer die..iskk same cam kucing abg jamil nama Shakishoun..
ati tgk ngan mata sndiri...sian sgt..die napas pun bunyik kuat iskk seksa sgt

fariepari

tak pernah tau la pulak kucing pun bleh kena kanser..
so sorry to hear that lay_el...

nidzrain

canser....????
ciannyer.....

holmes

pes taim dngr kucing dpt kanser...

kesiannya... sabar le yer..

pitt

kesiannyaa
bykkan bersabar yer...

dar3d3vilgur7

haah.. pirst time dgr kucen de kancer.. ish..   siann

elnor_81

so sad...
pernah dgr vet ckp kucing boleh kena cancer and disease mcm HIV.
takpela...banyakkan berdoa jer la..

kiki-lala

yang paling penting jangan the owner jangan panic ...cuba tanya
pendapat vet mengenai cancer nie ...

lay_el

Originally posted by kiki-lala at 8-10-2007 10:56 AM
yang paling penting jangan the owner jangan panic ...cuba tanya
pendapat vet mengenai cancer nie ...

thanks kiki-lala..byk sgt info awak kasi..thanks a lot..

lay_el

Originally posted by dar3d3vilgur7 at 6-10-2007 12:19 PM
haah.. pirst time dgr kucen de kancer.. ish..   siann

emm..ramai yg tak penah dengar pasal ni..

bile saya citer kat kwn2, mostly ramai yg gelak..ada yg tanye "bile kucen ko nak wat kimo?"
huhu..sedey jek bile org ckp camtu..

catwomaniz

masyaAllah... kesiannya... besar betul dugaan tu..

bw banyak bersabar ya lay_el... ada hikmah disebalik apa yg berlaku...
catz doakan supaya your cumi dipanjangkan umur... amiiinnn...

kiki-lala

sharing is caring ... lay_el ... tak de aper sangat kiki dapat membantu
melainkan infomation untuk lay ... terus tabah ... dan bagi support
kat anak bulu lay tu supaya bersemangat melawan cancer tu .......

berapa banyak kesian ler

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