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I am very sorry to hear about your beloved pet going through so much. Before I give you information on Fibrocarcinoma, I would like you to think about a few things first. This is an invasive cancer and radiation treatment will be a followup. Do you want to put your cat through that? Would you rather work closely with your vet and be sure your cat is comfortable and any pain is rectified while you have quality of time with your dear cat? I had a 10 year Cairn named Daisy. She had Cushing's Disease (a form of cancer.) Of course the vet immediately wanted to put her on a form of radiation and chemo. We asked our vet many questions and then my husband and I came home to think things over. It wasn't a matter of money, but the quality of what life our dear little girl had. The day we went in to see the vet and tell her our decision a lady came in with a terrier and was complaining her pet was very ill on the medications and treatment. The dog did not look well at all. We told the vet we would work closely with her re managing any pain (there was none) but we decided to slow our own pace of life down and just enjoy what time we had with our dear Daisy. That we did. We had a blast together and to look at her you'd never know she was ill. We had over a year with her and we've never looked back with any regrets at all. I am not trying to push you into this direction, but just giving you something to think about. The treatment following your cat's surgery is not pleasant and you should really talk this out with your vets. Here is the information re Fibrocarcinoma: Fibrosarcomas of the mandible are tumors with a high rate for local invasion and destruction of tissue. (Mandibular fibrsarcomas) also tend to metastasize. If your pet is not old then an aggressive approach to therapy such as mandibulectomy and even adjuvant therapy with radiation and/or chemotherapy. Wide surgical excision is required to reduce risk of recurrence. If the pet is older then surgery of this nature may compromise her further without necessarily providing any benefits of increasing survival time (primarily because of the possibility of occult metastasis). Radiation therapy alone has provided a palliative approach for fibrosarcoma in dogs who are not candidates for surgery and in some cases remission of the disease. Radiation therapy alone has provided an average of about one year in terms of survival compared to no treatment. Surgery combined with radiation has provided longer survival times in some cases. Results of any therapy, however, will depend on whether or not metastasis has already occurred (which may or may not be detectable at this time). NOTE: Radiation/Chemotherapy therapy is the same for animals as in humans and it's not pleasant. This is something to discuss with your vet. A quality of time with your pet and not the effects of Radiation/Chemotherapy, or aggressive treatment that will leave your pet quite ill and no guarantee your pet will have added months or years by receiving such treatment.
What else can I help you with?
What is the treatment for fibrocarcinoma on dogs?
Surgery is the most common treatment for fibrocarcinoma in dogs. Usually the surgery removes the tumor but sometimes vets must remove the whole limb. Radiotherapy is also used to treat fibrocarcinoma.
Fibrocarcinoma in cats?
Fibrocarcinoma in cats refers to a type of tumor that arises from fibrous tissue and has the potential to be cancerous. These tumors can occur in various locations on the cat's body and may require surgical removal or other treatment depending on their size and extent of spread. Regular veterinary check-ups and early detection can improve the prognosis for cats with fibrocarcinoma.
What does a fixed male cat look like?
A fixed male cat will typically have a small incision on its abdomen where the surgery was performed to neuter him. This surgery removes the testicles, so a fixed male cat will not have visible testicles.
Where can one find images about cat women plastic surgery?
Cat woman plastic surgery is often considered plastic surgery gone wrong. Images of these failed or erred surgeries can be found on plastic surgeon websites and elsewhere.
Why does a cat recovering from surgery lay in the litter box?
It could be a comfort zone for the cat, or the cat is sick. Has it been acting sick?
What happens if you give a cat food before surgery?
Giving a cat food before surgery is generally not recommended as it may increase the risk of vomiting during the anesthesia, which can be dangerous. It's important to follow your veterinarian's specific fasting instructions to ensure a safe surgery and smooth recovery for your cat.
How long should a cone be kept on a cat after spaying surgery?
A cone should typically be kept on a cat for about 7-10 days after spaying surgery to prevent them from licking or biting at the incision site.
What is the best alternative to a cat cone for post-surgery recovery?
An inflatable collar or a soft recovery collar are good alternatives to a cat cone for post-surgery recovery. These options are more comfortable for the cat and can prevent them from licking or biting at their surgical site.
What is the worst surgery ever?
i reakon cat lady. i don't know her real name. her husband or boyfriend was the surgery dude so he was so good at the surgery (joking). type in cat lady and if theres a lady with huge lips, that's her...........shes so ugly!!
How do you become half cat?
idk ive wanted to be for the longest time though i think you can get surgery i want to do that to get cat ears ;)
What might be some meanings for a vision of a white cat with blue eyes after surgery?
i had a dream about a cat with blue eyes what does that mean
For how long should metacam be given to a cat after an operation?
Depends what type of surgery. Usually 7-14 days for major surgery.
