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November 6, 2009

Letter: Pets should also be checked for cancer

16-year-old Oprah has had breast cancer twice

Since October was breast cancer awareness month, I thought it prudent to let pet owners know that animals can also have breast cancer. My cat, friend and companion, is 16 years old. Her name is Oprah. She has had regular check-ups and has had breast cancer twice. While combing and petting her, I discovered a lump close to her front leg. My heart sank! I called my veterinarian and an appointment was made for that day. She had surgery two days later.

Hopefully, everything will be OK for both of us. It pays to check your pets, just as women and men should do.

Janice Carroll

Anderson

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