bad news on the Buzzy

So, I got a call back from the vet. The latest set of tests (for a fungal infection) turned out negative, so she's agreeing with the other vet, that it's almost certain that what is plaguing Sir Matthew is a squamous-cell carcinoma. On the one hand, this is (in a sad way) kind of a simpler diagnosis, as this form of cancer is resistant even to the most aggressive forms of treatment for cats (chemo or radiation).

So, it's pretty much hospice-care time for the Buzzer. The doc sent me a "quality of life" metric that she says should help me figure out whether he's managing OK or starting to suffer unduly. I'm guessing, since this infection started becoming obvious in March and is already pretty horrid, that we're talking weeks, not months.

(no subject)

Beginning my acculturation to my new city.

First step: weekend Taggart marathon.

;-)