I've no experience of cancer, Kyle, but I'm sending lots of healing positive vibes for Brissle. That is good news about the HCT. (I know what 9.7 looks like and it's not good.) I'm glad Brissle is doing well energy- and eating-wise. Long may that continue. Brissle is one lucky kitty having you to love and care for her. love and hugs to you both. Kerry
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melbeach Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 5:51 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: Brissle Update - Good News and Bad News I just spoke with my vet after Brissle's blood tests from today. The good news: Her HCT is now 21.3%, up from 9.7% five weeks ago. The bad news: Her WBC is now 36.8, up from 17.3 (normal is 5.0 to 18.9). And her L/M is now 24.4 (normal is 1.5 to 7.8), up from 9.0. Both of these numbers are off the chart. My vet said that all signs point to cancer and he's strongly recommending sending Brissle to a specialist for chemo. He said that her glands felt normal. He believes that the cancer is in the bone marrow. Everything else seems normal at this point. She's eating fine, energy is good. I will probably go ahead with the chemo. Just wanted to hear what the peanut gallery thought. I'm also wondering how much it costs and how often you have to go. Thanks! -Kyle This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail.
