Well, about two weeks ago we received the sad but expected news that Peekaboo has an inoperable and malignant nasal tumor located on the left side of her face, the side that has become deformed. The vets refer to it as a sarcoma.
Because of her age (she’s almost 14 years old) and other factors, the vets and Stefano and I are in agreement: we’ll do nothing, except monitor her and (try to) make sure she’s not in pain (although it’s very difficult to figure out if a cat is in pain or not)…
I’ve begun giving her curcumin, mixed in with her wet food, but it’s way too early (just a few days) to tell if it’s doing anything. My hope is that it might slow the progression of this blasted tumor.
But I should have begun giving her curcumin months ago. I have the sinking feeling that it is too late…On Sunday, you see, to my absolute horror, I found two canines on the floor. Peekaboo’s canines. Not at all a good sign.
Unfortunately, there’s not much we can do except shower her with love, give her cortisone and curcumin, enjoy her (still) feisty, tough personality, make sure she’s comfortable, and…wait.
Difficult times ahead…
So deeply sorry to hear this news. My heart aches with you. Going through cat-health issues here as well and have lost 2 in the last 3-4 years. Gut wrenching.
Try BROMELAINE (or Extranase).
Bromelain is the subject of much scientific research, particularly for its anti-cancer action.
Being a proteolytic enzyme, bromelain breaks down large protein molecules, allowing their elimination. By this mechanism, a bromelain cure could destroy the non-essential formations of the body: warts, polyps, nodules, indurations … but also malignant tumors
The anti-tumor, anti-leukemia and anti-metastatic action of bromelain has also been demonstrated in vivo in mice with leukemia, sarcoma, lung cancer, melanoma, breast cancer and cancerous ascites.
Each day, each moment from here on out is bittersweet and laden with tears. I know you will take each moment and sear it in your memory. While she is still here, may your tears be tears of joy and gratitude.
Knowing all-to-well the difficult days ahead.
How is Peekaboo doing? How are YOU and Stefano doing? I admire your willingness to bring more cats to your home, even with losses. I told my husband no more cats; it is too painful.
I miss your posts, Margaret (it feels odd to address you by first name since we have never met, LOL). You are a true life line for those of us starting this journey.
And I found this study today on Curcumin and all the other things it can do, with lists of various studies in the works.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535097/
Therapeutic Roles of Curcumin: Lessons Learned from Clinical Trials
This is a 2013 article so maybe some results have come to light ….
So sorry to hear your news Margaret !!!