Re: Shelby - Tumor

[Lernermichelle]

That is great, and really nice of your vet.  Do not panic if there is a spot on the lungs. Lymphoma has usually spread by the time it is caught. If it is going to respond to chemo, it can still respond even after spreading.  As you have probably heard on the lymphoma list serve, some people's cats have gone from literally seeming at death's door to being in remission after one or a few chemo treatments, and have gone on to live for years. That of course is the best case scenario and not the most common, but it is fairly common for cats to respond to chemo, even after lymphoma has spread, and have many months of quality time.   The thing that you should know is that FeLV+ cats tend to come out of remission more quickly if they do go into remission. For this reason, when Simon did so well on the chemotherapy I ordered feline interferon from Europe, with the oncologist's help getting approval from the FDA, in the hope that giving his immune system a big boost might make him act more like a negative cat and stay in remission longer.  However, he had some reaction to the cancer called an auto-immune reaction, after doing well for 2 months, and died fairly suddenly a few days before the feline interferon (Virbagen Omega-- different from interferon alpha) arrived.  But if I were you I would consider trying this.  It takes a long time to get the FDA approval, but if you ask the oncologist or internist to start the process, I would be willing to send you some of what I have and you can send some back to me if/when it comes in for you.   Has anyone else started the process for getting some VO? I really think those of us who can afford it should try to have it onhand to trade around as necessary.   Michelle   In a message dated 4/10/05 8:44:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My vet is being great about this too.  She called me yesterday (on the weekend) and has called an oncologist and internist to get me the earliest appointment.  The thing is they all agree that they shouldn't start treatment til they get results back about lymphoma vs. carcinoma.  They also think they may see a spot in her lungs on the x-ray so they may have to look at her lungs again.  Obviously if it has spread, it is not good news.  Either way, I'm just waiting to get through the weekend right now.  Shelby is still herself so I'm thankful for that.