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Hello,
I was not sure on how to combine or change the header of a past thread about my cat which I had labeled as initially Pancreatitis, but now since beginning of September up to this point - have gone through so many testing and imaging including the final step of surgical biopsy which has determined my cat Charlie has Colorectal Adenocarcinoma.
Unfortunately the only option/advice I've been given by oncologist is to either surgically remove it or try a very long shot at Chemotherapy medication called Palladia.
Long story short - I've tried doing my best on researching this cancer type and Palladia but its SO hard to find ANYTHING on it. Mostly I found was that surgical resection and Anastamosis is only way to get rid of it and best shot of long term survival, while Palladia may not even help it. I found that Palladia is mostly for dog however after speaking with primary vet earlier today, he said he wouldn't count on that medication because its used for Dogs mast cell tumors primarily and its still experimental stages. But I just can't seem to find other options for medication to possibly treat this and seems I'm at the end of the road here .
Surgery is the other option but he is still currently stitched from last Thursday's biopsy only surgery...so to have him go through it AGAIN is just seems so harsh on him. He is 15 yrs old , most would think he lived a long enough life...but the way this all came about back in early september was like this cancer came at the speed of light and just hit me so hard in the face. Prior to diminished appetite, hiding and wieght loss, Charlie was still acting like a kitten, so playful and jumping, everything. But that all changed within a week literally and was sort of downhill. Only thing is since early September, hes managed to maintain his weight and eat again though is very picky with his food. He even gained nearly half pound in the past week or so. I know it means nothing since the official diagnosis is this adenocarcinoma, but I'm not 100% on board doing another surgery, let alone primary vet while he recommends doing it with a board certified surgeon, he said he can do it as well which is few thousand dollars cheaper then at hospital with a surgeon, but if something goes wrong then he can die either way.
Both oncologist, surgeon and even primary vet have explained to me that even with surgery, it isn't guaranteed either for cure, esp if it has mestasized or spread to other areas which they can't see. A biopsy was taken of the lymph nodes but the only good news is that it hasn't spread there, not yet at least. And with surgery, it's a very complicated process and carries high risks as well which is what scares me the most. Just seems like a huge gamble to me and I've already invested since September - nearly $6k so far in testing and biopsy. I'd really hate to put him through hell again going surgery...but I would consider if it really meant to save his life...but its just such hard decision - wished there was some other medication than this expermiental dog medication of Palladin.
If anyone can please provide advice would greatly and sincerely appreciate it. I can post results of biopsy on here as well if needed.
Thank You everyone.
I was not sure on how to combine or change the header of a past thread about my cat which I had labeled as initially Pancreatitis, but now since beginning of September up to this point - have gone through so many testing and imaging including the final step of surgical biopsy which has determined my cat Charlie has Colorectal Adenocarcinoma.
Unfortunately the only option/advice I've been given by oncologist is to either surgically remove it or try a very long shot at Chemotherapy medication called Palladia.
Long story short - I've tried doing my best on researching this cancer type and Palladia but its SO hard to find ANYTHING on it. Mostly I found was that surgical resection and Anastamosis is only way to get rid of it and best shot of long term survival, while Palladia may not even help it. I found that Palladia is mostly for dog however after speaking with primary vet earlier today, he said he wouldn't count on that medication because its used for Dogs mast cell tumors primarily and its still experimental stages. But I just can't seem to find other options for medication to possibly treat this and seems I'm at the end of the road here .
Surgery is the other option but he is still currently stitched from last Thursday's biopsy only surgery...so to have him go through it AGAIN is just seems so harsh on him. He is 15 yrs old , most would think he lived a long enough life...but the way this all came about back in early september was like this cancer came at the speed of light and just hit me so hard in the face. Prior to diminished appetite, hiding and wieght loss, Charlie was still acting like a kitten, so playful and jumping, everything. But that all changed within a week literally and was sort of downhill. Only thing is since early September, hes managed to maintain his weight and eat again though is very picky with his food. He even gained nearly half pound in the past week or so. I know it means nothing since the official diagnosis is this adenocarcinoma, but I'm not 100% on board doing another surgery, let alone primary vet while he recommends doing it with a board certified surgeon, he said he can do it as well which is few thousand dollars cheaper then at hospital with a surgeon, but if something goes wrong then he can die either way.
Both oncologist, surgeon and even primary vet have explained to me that even with surgery, it isn't guaranteed either for cure, esp if it has mestasized or spread to other areas which they can't see. A biopsy was taken of the lymph nodes but the only good news is that it hasn't spread there, not yet at least. And with surgery, it's a very complicated process and carries high risks as well which is what scares me the most. Just seems like a huge gamble to me and I've already invested since September - nearly $6k so far in testing and biopsy. I'd really hate to put him through hell again going surgery...but I would consider if it really meant to save his life...but its just such hard decision - wished there was some other medication than this expermiental dog medication of Palladin.
If anyone can please provide advice would greatly and sincerely appreciate it. I can post results of biopsy on here as well if needed.
Thank You everyone.