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LSU mascot Mike VI's cancer has spread; vets say he has 1-2 months left to live

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LSU veterinarians have discovered the tumor on the right side of mascot Mike VI's face has grown and that the cancer has spread through his body.

Mike was taken Oct. 3 for a CT scan, which revealed the diagnosis. He has one to two months left to live, according to LSUsports.net .

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When the tumor was first discovered, Mike underwent radiation, which helped shrink the tumor and kept him comfortable. However, the cancer came back aggressively and spread to his thighs and lungs.