Re: Spencer and irony

[Lernermichelle]

Nina,    Leukemia the cancer would not interfere with lung function.  If the issue was in the bone marrow or implicated the blood somehow, I would agree (Simon had a bone marrow biopsy).  If it's not, I don't.      Lucy got an ultrasound from a local vet without shaving, but I have been told the picture is much clearer with shaving.       Bone marrow biopsies and endoscopes are really not big deals. Simon was under anesthesia for his bone marrow biopsy for a short time, and it just looked like a tiny scab afterwards and did not bother him. I myself have had two endoscapies. They are not big deals, except that you are knocked out for them, but they tend to use light anesthesia.  That said, I have been avoiding taking Lucy for one.      But, maybe I have missed something, but aren't his problems in his chest? Is he anemic? If not, why the bone marrow biopsy? And is he having digestive tract issues? If not, why the endoscopy?   Michelle   In a message dated 9/13/2006 1:43:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Hideyo, Perhaps Kerry's vet was not as insistent on a definitive diagnosis as my vets are.  Maybe the blood test showed a drastically elevated wbc and this was enough of an indication for her.  Although, that seems hard to imagine since there are many reasons for an elevated wbc.  Thank you for sending Dr. Richard's reply.  The fact that blood cancer, (true leukemia), would indicate different chemo treatments than lymphoma, does help me understand more why my vets would be reluctant to treat with out knowing for sure what we are dealing with. The thought of bone marrow aspirates and endoscopic exams sends chills down my spine.  And that would just be the beginning of what Spencer would have to endure.  I can't even stand the thought of them having to shave his belly for an ultrasound!  I remember someone, (maybe Michelle?), saying that they didn't have to shave them.  I have a feeling I am going to have an uphill battle with my suggestions being taken seriously, (in that I don't want to put him through any more than is absolutely necessary), as it is.  I'm going to have to pick my battles.  I better not start with something as routine as shaving his belly!  Damn, I hate this. How's Ayumi this morning?  What great suggestions you've been getting for that oxygen tank!  It looks like you're going to be able to make her a lot more comfortable.  Wouldn't it be nice to have a website that we could just order an at-home oxygen tank on?  There's a niche that needs to be filled here.  I hope that Spirit is listening. Nina