I just wanted to let all my cat site friend know about my buddy Pickes. We found out today that the cancer he has had matistized (spelling), is now in his lungs, and he has fluid around his heart. I am in tears as I am telling you this. He has about 3-6 weeks to live (8 on the outside chance). We brought him home and are going to spoil him until its his time. They told us he doesn't appear to be in any pain. I should be happy he has been here as long as he has, as some of you know he had squamous cell carcinoma a few years back, and recently had a vacine related sarcoma removed from his side. If you do a searh and type in (Pickles or squamous cell, I am sure you can find all about his story). He is barely eating, moving sluggishly, they have given us predisone to I assume help him. They said he will have his good days and bad. I guess what I need to know is, how do I let him go, if he is ok in a few weeks, or am I just fooling myself. We are planning a trip to Florida, (the end of june) and I don't want him to suffer, and I wouldn't want him to pass on while I was away. I am afraid though what happens if I take him in to let him go and he is happy, I will feel so guilty. If he continues the way he is with barely eating, and drinking, and hiding and just being lethargic I will know its ok to let him go. I just wish he would go in his sleep. Thanks for letting me share. I am in tears right now. I just pray for the strength to get through this next few weeks, and I hope I make the right decison when I need to. Thanks again. Linda