Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Melinda Kerr
Stacy, I am sorry to hear your outcome. Since I am currently going through the same thing I can understand all of your concerns. It looks like his WBC count is OK, my vet would definitely do a treatment with it that high! You have the added benefit of having an oncologist at your disposal.

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Sharyl
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Assisted-Feeding/ You both are in our thoughts and prayers Sharyl --- On Thu, 12/2/10, Stacy Zacher wrote: > From: Stacy Zacher > Subject: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Date: Thursday, December 2, 20

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
And yes, some kitties get pretty sick in the beginning of treatment because the cancer isn't going to just lay down and die but once the cancer cells start dying off and they go into remission if the treatment works, you would never know they had ever been sick. -- Belinda happiness is being o

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
One thing you should know, large cell is very aggressive and needs to be treated as such, it spreads very quickly so treatment needs to be started pretty much immediately if you are going to treat. BUT it also responds to treatment fairly quickly if it is going to respond, so you will know fair

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
This is not always the case I know of several FeLV+ kitties with cancer that did well, one lived for 4 years with treatment. You need a good vet and a lot of luck but you will never know unless you try. I wouldn't let a positive status alone dictate whether I tried treatment, whether its chem

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Dawn Bartholomew
. We would have spent/did anyhting to save our Buddy Cat. Dawn -Original Message- From: Stacy Zacher Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma Hi everyone: (cross posting on the lists we belong to). J

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Stacy & Spanky Stay firm in your positive thoughts, making the best of all options. Your love will see you through! Long life and happiness to you both. ~Bonnie - Original Message - From: "Stacy Zacher" To: Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 8:31 AM Subject: [Felvta

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Belinda Sauro
Stacy, I don't know if you already are on the feline lymphoma list but if you aren't i would suggest it, it is a wonderful list for support and treatment options. You can find it here if you are interested: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/feline_lymphoma/ We also have a website with t

Re: [Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Christiane Biagi
ll have that look in his eyes and you will instantly understand what he's saying. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Stacy Zacher Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 11:31 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.

[Felvtalk] Spanky has large cell lymphoma

2010-12-02 Thread Stacy Zacher
Hi everyone: (cross posting on the lists we belong to). Just a follow-up to the biopsy and post yesterday.  I want to thank everyone for all the help and support during this time.  It means more than you know.   The vet called last night and the pathologist's analysis confirmed what she initial