Steroids are most helpful with lymphoma, much less so with other forms of cancer. When an animal has another form of cancer, dexamethasone may make them feel a little better because dex generally increases feelings of physical and psychological well-being and reduces pain. But it actually shrinks lymphoma, which is part of why it has such a dramatic effect on cats with lymphoma, and does not to my knowledge shrink other forms of tumors. Michelle In a message dated 1/26/2007 1:41:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Paolo, I'm so sorry to hear this diagnosis. Did you talk to your vet about steriod shots to help Rompi feel more comfortable? I took Michelle's advice and began giving Spencer .4cc of dex daily, (my vet wouldn't prescribe the combo shots that Michelle suggested), and it brought him back to almost his former self for the last month of his life. Steroids stimulate the adrenal glands and reduce inflammation. I'm not sure what the protocol is if you are going to do chemo. I seem to remember that dexamethisone is sometimes used in conjunction with chemo drugs. Did they give you any hope of removing the tumor? How old is Rompi? What else did the oncologist say? Did he have a plan to help Rompi attain remission? Are you on the list for cancer? Nina
