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Effie was FeLV+ when I found her at 3
months old and was on daily interferon (alpha) and Lysine from about 4
months old. Her life was short as expected for a positive fm birth (the
younger the shorter life for FeLV) but she lived it with great gusto.
Seven more months was more than we expected, I feel blessed. She was given
chemo but not as aggressively as some regimens, which was my choice to take the
"middle road" with her treatment.
Del
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Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 12:11
PM
Subject: Re: KATIE
That doesn't give me much hope, as Katie is 11 years old, but I can hope
for the best. How long are they on the chemo? Was she also treated with
interferon for the FeLV?
Sharon,
I am sorry your Katie may
have lymphoma. My Effie, FeLV+, developed a chest mass, lymphoma, at
2-1/2 years old. Without chemo kicking butt on Friday she would not
have lived through the weekend ... she lived well for another seven months
on chemo. She went into remission quickly and all her tumors
shrunk. When she went out of remission the cancer hit hard and the
next chemo we tried did not work on her and she did have side effects then
and I lost my precious baby. Those extra seven months were
wonderful. She had almost no side effects and was a happy girl ... as
was her mommy :) Happy thoughts and prayers for you and your
Katie.
Del
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Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 8:09
PM
Subject: KATIE
I just got back from the vet, they found fluid that was pressing on
her esophagus, making it hard for her to swallow. Now they see a
mass in one of her lymphglands, and I am waiting for results of the
tests. If she has lymphoma, they suggest chemotherapy treatment. If
she also has FeLV, would this weaken her system more? Can she also get
FelV treatment at the same time? I am very worried about her, she ate
today, but sleeps a lot more. Please pray for her and that she gets
the help she needs.
Sharon
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