Hi everyone,
Has anyone out there had a cat get a bone marrow aspirate before? They're searching for cancer in Bailey, and a bone marrow aspirate is the next diagnostic that they're planning on doing (they've already done several blood tests, physicals to specifically look for tumors, x-rays, ultrasounds, and a rectal exam). It requires anesthesia, so they plan on doing a thorough oral exam while she's anesthetized to see if she has any visible squamous cell carcinomas. I know there are some TCS members who have dealt with squamous cell carcinoma, so if any of you are reading this, how was it diagnosed? Did your kitty have any symptoms?
Also, does anyone have any experience with propofol? I believe that's what they plan on using for induction, then isoflurane for maintenance. Bailey is almost 12, and her labs have shown good kidney and liver function. She does have digestive issues, and now the possibility of cancer. Is propofol known to be safe? I'm really paranoid about anesthesia and I hate to put her through all of this, but if she does have cancer, I'd like to catch it early enough so that it can be treated.
Thanks everyone!
Has anyone out there had a cat get a bone marrow aspirate before? They're searching for cancer in Bailey, and a bone marrow aspirate is the next diagnostic that they're planning on doing (they've already done several blood tests, physicals to specifically look for tumors, x-rays, ultrasounds, and a rectal exam). It requires anesthesia, so they plan on doing a thorough oral exam while she's anesthetized to see if she has any visible squamous cell carcinomas. I know there are some TCS members who have dealt with squamous cell carcinoma, so if any of you are reading this, how was it diagnosed? Did your kitty have any symptoms?
Also, does anyone have any experience with propofol? I believe that's what they plan on using for induction, then isoflurane for maintenance. Bailey is almost 12, and her labs have shown good kidney and liver function. She does have digestive issues, and now the possibility of cancer. Is propofol known to be safe? I'm really paranoid about anesthesia and I hate to put her through all of this, but if she does have cancer, I'd like to catch it early enough so that it can be treated.
Thanks everyone!