Re: Shelby - Tumor

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I would do both, I think. I would make both appointments (and call the internist every day to see if you can get in there sooner than Thursday) and also make the 4/20 appointment. After seeing the internist, and discussing it with her/him, you can decide whether or not to also go to the oncologist next week, but at least you will have saved the appointment in case you want to. You can always cancel it. It's so important to get to this quickly, before it spreads into the bone marrow, when treatment becomes harder (though still totally possible).  If taking Shelby to Cornell emergency would actually get him seen by an oncologist, and if you can afford it, I would do that today. However, I would make sure that an oncologist and not just emergency staff would see him today, or it is not worth it.  I would also call Cornell and ask if an oncologist will confer with the internist, or with your local vet, today or tomorrow so you can start Shelby on something. I think whoever ultimately sees Shelby will probably start with a dex shot and an Elspar shot, and they may be able, based on all the lab results, to recommend that by phone in a consultation with your local vet so Shelby can get those treatments today, then you can continue on with the internist or the oncologist. Good luck, Michelle   In a message dated 4/11/05 9:22:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just got the results from Shelby's needle aspiration. malignant, large cell, high grade lymphoma in the intestine. These are my choices according to my vet Go to an internal med vet locally on Thursday morning. They are talking to the doctor now that the results are in to see if they can get me in any sooner.  They say she has treated lymphoma but is not an oncologist or Go to Cornell (about 2 hours away at least) on April 20th to see the oncology department.  I could admit Shelby earlier to emergency if needed but of course all the treatment becomes outrageously expensive any thoughts????