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Any Suggestions ??? 16 yr old w/ Cancer

mickeyd Sep 13, 2006 10:54 PM

My 16 year old Cat (Snaggles) has a rare cancer....it is an injection site - fibrosarcoma (just off the left side of his anal area). It was diagnosed late March and we had it removed. We cared for him, gave vitamins to try to improve his immune system BUT didn't want him to endure any chemo or radiation treatment. This aggressive cancer is now back and it is very large.

We have elected not for him to go through surgery again and we are just keeping him comfortable and stress free (as suggested by our 2 vets). MY ISSUE is the cancer has "broken" through and killed his skin and is very bloody. This "open wound" needs some form or care and we need it to stop.

DOES anyone have any known remedies or suggestions to care for this open cancer wound,,,that we imagine will only grow more over the next few weeks

thanks
Michael

Replies (2)

PHDrTobin Sep 14, 2006 08:21 AM

Since it has already broken through the skin, I suggest you look into finding a veterinarian who is familiar with the use of escharotic black salve. This is an herbal combination that kills the cancer cells but not normal cells. You might want to read up on it on the internet before you go any further.

mickeyd Sep 14, 2006 10:51 AM

Thank you for the suggestion, we will call our VET and look into this.

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