I just want to add a note that if you do try Depo-Medrol, and don't get a
good response, definitely try prednisolone (injectable prednisone). I
noticed that someone else posted that their cat had been give pred. (along
with chemo) and had good results. My situation was completely different
than this, but Depo-Medrol did NOTHING for us while pred. saved my cat's
life. The doctors will tell you that they should do the same thing, but for
whatever reason, they did NOT do the same for us. Best wishes and prayers
for your kitty!
Kris
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Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: Treatment
Hi Julia!
I would get her to an oncologist as soon as you can...mediastinal
lymphoma (tumor in the chest cavity) is very responsive to chemo. If
you can find an emergency vet that has vincristine in stock (one of the
chemo drugs), see if they will administer that to her...the longer her
chest fills with fluid, the harder it will be for her to breath...chemo
kicks in fast. If you have to wait to see an oncologist, you can start
her on prednisone (a steroid) to help shrink the tumor in the
meantime...depo medrol is also another good steriod you can probably use
in an emergency until you can get her to an oncologist, as well!
You guys are in my thoughts!
Jen
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----- Original Message -----
From: Julia Hagstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2006 11:38 pm
Subject: Treatment
To: Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
I have a 9-month-old kitten who has been diagnosed with Feline
Leukemia. She has fluid in her lungs and a mass in her chest.
What
can I do for her???
Julia Hagstrom
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