My precious girl has Lymphoma....

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Some time last year I noticed 3 sores on my Leilah's body. One in particular was very awful and odd looking. We took her to the vets and the vet was uncertain what it was and wondered if it was just a weird skin condition. Over some time the vet gave her injections and we were giving her certain medicines at home. One was in liquid form to which we put over her food and thankfully she always ate it. Over time her sores were shrinking. But some time after she finished that liquid medicine, I noticed that big odd sore reappearing and getting bigger as well as many other sores spreading around her body. We took her back to the vets, they worried it was lymphoma but wanted to check her thyroid first but those blood test results were perfect. Therefore, it's lymphoma. A biopsy was suggested but not recommended as she's an older cat and her being under anesthetic could cause her to not wake up again. Chemo is also not recommended. I am grateful that within her blood tests, it showed her kidney and liver were perfect. Her heart was great too. So I'm glad for now that despite what she has, she's in good health. But she still has what she has. I'm heart broken she has this. I understand this can happen. I acknowledge this is life but no one is ever wanting their loved ones to go through any illness nor eventually have to let them go. Leilah was given another injection and we have been giving her medicine in her food again hoping that it can at least shrink the growths and slow the process down. The day we found out, my dad and I tried to hold back the tears but we just lost it. Pets are family. We've had her for a very long time and love her so much. Very early in the morning, the day after we found out, Leilah meowed at my bedroom door. When I opened the door, she came straight in. She only ever really comes in if there is thunder. Which makes me feel good because she finds my room safe. I thought she would walk back out again but she jumped on my bed. I don't recall her ever sleeping on my bed before because she likes other places in the house. But this time, she laid on my bed and fell asleep. And she stayed with me all day. (I barely slept the night prior thinking about things). I can only guess she sensed my sadness and wanted to be close. I took A LOT of videos and photos. The two I have posted here is when she first jumped on my bed and then the other is a bit later when it was getting lighter. The first photo you can see one of the growths on her leg. We were there sleeping all day and I loved being close with her like that. I love my girl so much. I will do whatever I can for her. I'm going to be on later. I know we cannot get rich on most money making sites but I want to do better to make sure I have money behind me. I'm not broke. But I don't have a lot. My dad and I split vet bills to help each other. She's worth EVERY dollar! But I want to make sure I'm always on top of whatever she needs. But for now, I have other things to do around the house. Will catch you all later. Thank you for reading. Have you experienced a beloved animal family member with Lymphoma? Any tips or advice is appreciated.