Update on Kestra (with photos)

In January 2009, Kes had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from the lymph node in her neck.

She was a bit self-conscious while her fur was growing back (plus New England is cold in January and February).

 

 Things were looking up after the surgery even though the vet indicated that the lymphoma she had was a fast-progressing cancer.
 

Fifteen months later, in April of 2010 another lump was found on the other side of her neck. (Kes wasn't thrilled with the thought of more surgery, so we decided on a steroid treatment instead.)  

The steroids had some  side effects: Lethargy, weight gain, and green laser beams shooting from her eyes. (Okay, maybe not that last one.)






Ultimately, she is doing well, but still remains jealous of her sister, Willow, who is painfully cute!

Willow is jealous of the attention Kes gets and has threatened to run away several times. Since the lack of thumbs prevents her from actually opening doors, she randomly summons her supernatural power of cuteness and attacks Kes instead.