Advanced Melanoma of the Vulva GRAPHIC **FINAL UPDATE PG 4**

[PattySh]

Wow (saw the pic) that sure is angry looking. What a shame. Lucky you have a vet that is available for c-sections. Keep us updated on the two that will have c-sections.

 

[cmjust0]

Omgah.

Really, really sorry.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Thanks for sharing this. This is the first I've heard/seen about melanoma in goats. This does make me want to wear more sunscreen myself since I have fair skin as well.

 

[phoenixmama]

So sorry... I hope she's not terribly uncomfortable.

Also, FWIW...I wouldn't worry about surgical removal of some of the cancerous tissue "making things worse." Cancer doesn't work that way. It would have spread with or without the surgery.

 

[elevan]

Oh dear! I almost fainted when I saw this! Not that I'm squeamish, but I just wasn't expecting anything so bad. I'm battling melanoma with my dog right now, so I thought I knew what to expect.

That said I'm glad that you posted the picture, so that we can all know what to look for and what is possible. I imagine that her hormones are fueling the rapid spread of the cancer more so than the vet making it angry...although a cut open melanoma will spread viciously (as I said dealing with it with my dog...vet did the same thing)

I am so sorry that you're having to deal with so much right now

 

[Beekissed]

Looks very painful!

 

[ksalvagno]

That looks so painful. I can't believe you are dealing with both things at once.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

If anything about goats is too graphic, then maybe you should just start an ant farm and get out of goats.

Or be prepared to spend an absolute fortune having your vet do EVERYTHING. Goats more than make up for the hard times with all the joy they bring, but there ARE hard times. I'm so sorry you're in the thick of it Kate... but I'll bet Pigeon's twins brought a little sunshine back into the barn.

 

[helmstead]

They did. And as far as Hannah and Lava, it's been brewing awhile - just getting harder since we're getting near the end. But, no big surprise anymore.

 

[chandasue]

I don't envy you right now. But again.. Thank you so much for posting. I had no idea they could get melanoma... I'm learning a lot from you.