I have not written for a while because I have been ragged and anxious. Simon had 3 transfusions over 8 days while starting chemo, and I have been feeling that things are not looking good. Last Wednesday when he got his 3rd transfusion his PCV was down to 11 and it only went up to 12 from the transfusion. But he started progressively acting brighter and eating more, and today at his 3rd oncology appointment I found out his PCV is up to 20 and his billirubin is down to 1.7 (almost normal, whereas it had been up to an astounding 26)!! The oncologist says this clearly indicates that the chemo is clearing the lymphoma from his bone marrow and liver. I am so relieved, though only cautiously optimistic, since this does not guarantee he will go into remission or, if he does, that it will last long. But it is so much better news than I was expecting, and I wanted to share it because I have shared so much bad news and have asked for your prayers and support. Please keep them coming -- I think they have helped!
Now that I am temporarily more relaxed about Simon, I have a question about Patches' eyes. The edges of the upper and lower rims have been pink for a couple of weeks and she has had some reddish brown discharge from the corners. I have put her on Lysine and Doxicycline and I think she is somewhat better, but the problem is still there. I have some triple antibiotic eye ointment and have considered putting it in her eyes, but I am hesitant to put anything in her eyes without getting her eyes checked and the substance ok's for use by a vet. What do you think? Have your positive cats had symptoms like this? Her eyes do not seem to bother her, and her behavior and eating are normal (thank god). Thanks, Michelle
