Re: Shelby - Tumor

[Lernermichelle]

Actually the large cell aggressive lymphoma responds better to chemo than the small cell lymphoma. This is because chemo kills off lymphoma at the stage that it is dividing into new cells, and aggressive lymphoma does this faster and more frequently, or something like that.   Listen, I really think you should get on the lymphoma list serve tonight and email those folks. They got me up to speed pretty quickly when Simon was diagnosed. I think the address (I wrote it wrong last time) is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/feline_lymphoma .    It should not take that long to diagnose lymphoma. Most vets, at least internists and oncologists but I also think a lot of other vets, can tell it is lymphoma immediately by looking it under a microscope and do not need to wait for the lab results to start treatment. With Simon, the oncologist knew right away and gave  him the dex shot and the Elspar the same day that he did the ultrasound biopsy of his liver. Michelle       In a message dated 4/8/05 10:30:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They did the needle aspiration during the test but it takes 5-7 days for results.  They were trying to rush it but it won't be back til next week.  The tumor is palpable and her son died of lymphoma.  the thing was he had large cell high grade lymphoma.  they said in order for it to respond well, it needs to be small cell lymphoma.  i'm new to all this so i just want to do what is best for shelby.  i'll call cornell tomorrow and see if i can get in without a referral. my vet is closed on the weekend.