We heard from the vet this afternoon, and sadly, our sweet Maggie's tumor is malignant. This kind of cancer -- called a mast cell tumor -- is apparently not commonly found internally in cats (it is actually most often found in the skin of dogs). In the coming days, we'll be consulting with an oncologist and our wonderful vet about possible options. As we've said all along, any decisions we make will be based on what is best for Maggie, her comfort, and her overall quality of life. In the meantime, we'll all just keep loving her as always. Thank you all, and please keep those purrs, prayers and good thoughts coming.
March 1, 2011
Not the news we wanted :(
We heard from the vet this afternoon, and sadly, our sweet Maggie's tumor is malignant. This kind of cancer -- called a mast cell tumor -- is apparently not commonly found internally in cats (it is actually most often found in the skin of dogs). In the coming days, we'll be consulting with an oncologist and our wonderful vet about possible options. As we've said all along, any decisions we make will be based on what is best for Maggie, her comfort, and her overall quality of life. In the meantime, we'll all just keep loving her as always. Thank you all, and please keep those purrs, prayers and good thoughts coming.
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Sending lots of comforting purrs from all of us.
oh no! poor sweet maggie. sending positive vibes and hugs from malaysia..
Oh, we're sorry for the news, but hope Maggie will have more quality of life time. Purrs and tail wags.
Purrs to all of you! My Cousin cat has this illness too they think. He is holding his own but has lost a lot of weight. Due to his age, they are not doing aggressive treatments just keeping him comfortable.
We're sorry it's not the news you wanted. We're purring for Maggie and all of you...we know you will do what's right for her.
Purrrs for Maggie and you all!!! We will keep you in our prayers!!
((((((HUGGGGSSS)))))))) from your TX furiends,
I am so sad to hear this. I am purring for Maggie.
I am very sorry that the news was not better. I hope that something can be done to help Maggie. I am sending her lots of healing purrs.
Herman
I hope you can hear my purrs, I'm doing them SO loud for this sweet girl.
We are so sorry to hear this news. We hope that the vets can come up with an option that keeps Maggie well and happy. We send Maggie and you many rumbly purrs and love.
Whicky Wuudler
Oliver
& Gerry
We're very sorry about this. Like everyone else, we were hoping for better news. We know she's in very good hands with y'all, though, and will get the best care possible.
We are sorry to hear about Maggie's tumor and we're purring that something can be done to help her overcome it!
We're so sorry for this news, you have no idea. Well, maybe you do. We *know* you will do whatever is best for *Maggie's* Highest Good, no one else's. Sending all our love, purrs, and universal Light.
-Mom Kim, Nicki, Derry and beloved "angels" Annie and Chumley
I'm so sorry for you both! Vets can work some miracles today, so there might be good news yet! Whatever happens, Maggie has had a blessed life living in such a loving home...we are all too aware how many kitties never have that.
We are so sorry to hear your news. We are sending loving purrs.
That's very sad news. I know you'll all take very good care of each other. Sending love and sympathy.
Such sad news, we are so very sorry to hear this!!! I know you love Maggie and will do what is best for her comfort and care.
We are so very sorry to hear this news. We will purr and purr that Maggie is able to have the best quality of life for as long as possible. We just know you will make the most loving and kindest of decisions ~ but it will be hard. Purrs and ((((((hugs)))))
love from Milo and Alfie, and our mom and dad xxxx
We are so sorry to hear the news about Maggie - we will continue purring for her. We hope there is something that can be done but know you won't let her suffer if the outsome is poor.
With lots of purrs and whiskery kisses - luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
My sisters and I send that sweet Maggie lots of loving purrs and hugs. I'm so sorry the news was not better.
Mommy has leaky eyes and I am sending Maggie my whole love and deepest purrs and mommy sends her love and prayers for Miss Maggie's good and healing.
♥♥♥♥xoxox♥♥♥♥
We is sad. We is sending lots of love.
Oh no, we are so very, very sorry to hear this news about Miss Sweet Maggie. :( We are sure you must be devastated. We'll purr for you, and our mom sends you hugs.
Love, Fuzzy and Zoe (and mom jana)
Oh no, that is such sad news :(
We will be sending lots of healing thoughts and purrs for Maggie.
Oh we are so so sorry for the bad news! We had hoped it would not be to bad. WE know you will make sure to do what is best for Maggie - we hope the outcome will be a good one. We are sending her lots of purrs and prayers (and are trying to mentally shrink that stupid tumor too if that is possible).
I'm so sorry to hear that your beloved Maggie is very ill. Me and the girls will be thinking of you and have added you to our purrayers list on our homepage. I hope that you will be able to save her. Best of luck.
Kitty xxx
Sending soft woos of comfort and strong White Dog howls of healing energy to Magggie and all of you. This monster can be beaten, do not despair.
Oh no sweet Maggie....we are so sorry to hear this..... We are very sad but glad she is taken care by kind people who want the best for her. Lot of hugs and prayers.
So sorry for this news. Praying for all of you.
Blessings, Beth
Love and purrs and blessings precious girl.
We are very sorry for this news. We are sending Maggie and you both lots of purrs and prayers and our very best thoughts.
Oh no! We're so sorry. Purring for all of you.
Oh no. I am so sorry for this news. Our prayers and purrs are with Maggie and PAWS.
Stupid tumor! We are so sorry to hear that it wasn't good news! We will keep our paws crossed that Maggie will be feeling comfortable and painless as possible and that things will get better.
Oh darn darn, we were sure hoping for better news and we knew you were too. We are sending tons of prayers and purrs. Maybe there is a treatment that won't ruin her quality of life. We sure hope so. We will be thinking about you Kevin and Tracey. Take care and tons of purrs coming to you Maggie
Life can be such a bummer!!!! We continue purraying for sweet Maggie, and for everyone/everycat at PAWS. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
We are sad to hear this news.We are certain you will continue to surround Maggie with love and that your decisions around her future will be lovingly made,and made with her best interest at heart.
We are thinking of you Miss Maggie.
the critters in The Cottage
I am so sorry for your news. A mast cell tumor killed my Airedale Keeper. It wasn't a painful type of cancer and I hope that will be true of Maggie.
this reply is really late, but i'm sorry to hear the bad news... :/ i'm sure that whatever decision you make will be the right one, but i hope that you all and Maggie will be alright through it all. :( *sends hugs and pets*
We are so very sorry to hear this terrible news about lovely Maggie; our purrs and prayers are with you at this tough time...Best of luck with the oncologist, we hope there is something they can do to help her...We have no doubt she is surrounded by love and you will make the best decisions you can for her...Sending kisses to sweet, precious Maggie, hugs to you guys...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki
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