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Discussion Thread 🎀 Wednesday 25 February 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 days ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (8 children)

Melbcat update

Bad news, TW cancer

They’re now saying Melbcat has an abdominal mass. That it’s probably cancer and has likely spread into her lung and lymph nodes.

The three choices were biopsy and chemo, euthanasia, or try her on steroids to see if it responds.

I’ve chosen to have a biopsy just to get more information on whether there’s any point to trying to treat it, or get an idea of how soon we would need to euthanise her.

I’m visiting her this evening and will try to get a cuddle in. I’m not sure if I’ll get any more information tonight but will have to see.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago

Oh Melba, I'm sorry. Good idea on biopsy, just to see. Fuck cancer.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

Oh.. So sorry to hear that Melba.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

I'm so sorry Melba

[–] Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

Oh no... I hope they have this wrong 😔

[–] _miss_cellophane_@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago

Sending so much love. Hopefully further info will be revealed and help guide next steps 🖤

[–] SituationCake@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

So very sorry to hear. Whatever her path, I know it will be made as comfortable as possible due to your love and care.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 1 day ago

So sorry Melba :( cancer sucks. Make sure you feed her whatever she wants, I know you will.

❤️❤️❤️

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

oh gees

so many hugs,

but it seems you caught it at a time when there are options, and that's good , so that's a positive

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 1 day ago

I’m not sure. They mentioned it being aggressive. I guess I’ll just wait for more information