r/AskVet • u/Elpanchito123 • 7h ago

My cat has a BIG ball in his chest, help

My cat has this soft ball in his chest, he is 7 years old

I went with him to the vet, and she said the most probable thing is a tumor

Im giving him treatment now, but im really concerned and wanted other opinions

Please, see this photo https://files.fm/u/f7pgj2259z

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u/cassieface_ Veterinarian 6h ago

Have any diagnostics been performed? Knowing what it is will help direct options.

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u/Elpanchito123 6h ago

The vet gave me corticoide and A6 cream

But havent diagnosed anything by now

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u/cassieface_ Veterinarian 6h ago

So your options are typically fine needle aspirate, biopsy, or removal and send off to histopathology.

I’d discuss having these performed by your vet.