Purrvette
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Cheshire has a cancerous tumor, don't know if malignant or ?I've been fighting to get the tumor removed - not just stared at, and charging me money up the wazoo. Been going in circles, and now it's affecting her tearduct, and I'm so upset!
THe only good news here, is that I've been able to keep her eyes clear of any icky goo, though she hates it. She's been seen 3 times, and I thought it was going to be an easy surgery - but it isn't.
Tumors on cats tend to have a higher rate of being cancerous than dogs (I didn't know this; I was dealing with THREE sick kitties, I just didn't know it...) The eye specialist I was planning on seeing today blew it, when they wanted nearly $300 - and that was WITHOUT a biopsy!  I've had one vet be concerned; 2nd vet, say no big deal - well, now it's a big deal.
So, I'm having to go back, and find a doctor who will make sure it gets biopsied...because if it IS SCC, we're going to get the updated Chemo and Radiation, that's been proven for this now, as long as her heart stays strong! Nothing that can even cause a glitch in her heart is being allowed given to her.
I'm just trying to make sure I get the right doc for the right job. My gut tells me, perhaps it should be biopsied NOW, or during surgery. Heck, I almost feel brave enough to do an aspiration myself (joke).
She's been like velcro on me, for the past week - a sign something's wrong.
I really have tried, but between getting a broken neck, losing both her sisters in fur, getting hit by an SUV, I had to put myself first for a few months, before I could handle this...
I should get some surgical quotes tomorrow...it's her tearduct possibly needing reconstruction, and who knows what else, while I've been healing; the tumor never stopped growing, I've been giving her DHA, until we got her into surgery. She's our gentle girl, the one no one wanted that I picked up, 6 years ago, as a kitten (or should I say, HAIRBALL?).
Just think good thoughts - the lady who dumped her holds the key, but hid much...so, I'll never know.
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JoaneWing
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I am so sorry to hear this Julie and please keep us updated. I send my best thoughts and prayers to you both.
I know whatever it takes, you will do it!!! You are a great Fur Mom!
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Ellie
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I am sorry to hear this. Good thoughts going your way for Cheshire and you too. Good luck and you are a good furmom. 
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Celeste
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You just broke my heart with this post. I'm so sorry Julie!  Please know that I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Also needless to say go with your gut! If I didn't, I would have lost Allie 4 years ago. Joane is right...you are an unselfish person with a GREAT heart. Two important ingredients that make you a wonderful Fur Mom. 
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samsonite23
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Awwww, this is depressing. I hope things go smoothly.
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Purrvette
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Thank you all so very much.
Joane, I try to be a good fur mommy. All I have is my heart and gut instincts.
Celeste, I know all the fights you've been through, and I know how hard it's been. Stick with your gut feelings, I agree!
Zofia's been such a little surprise - she's been snuggling with Cheshie, and I find the two all over me, waking me up, purring.
Cheshire just gently purrs, letting me know how she's doing.
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