I'm happy to hear from all who want to help, and know more about this than I do. I'm located in the Mid-Cities area, about 20 minutes from Fort Worth, between it and Irving. Do you know a good oncologist in my area? If you do, tell me the name, and I'll give them a call. Thanks! :)
Julia
On Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 11:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It is probable, though not certain, that the mass is mediastinal lymphoma, something cats with FeLV are very prone to. Chemotherapy tends to help a lot, as mediastinal lymphoma is particularly responsive to chemotherapy. They do not give strong enough chemo to usually completely cure, but sometimes cats go into remission for a year or more (sometimes not). The chemo tends to make them feel better too. With lymphoma, especially mediastinal, I would always opt for trying chemo and seeing if it helps. If not, I would ask for a combo shot of dexamethasone (1/2 cc for an adult cat) and depomedrol (same dosage), which shrinks lymphoma and keeps them comfortable for a while.
You need to see an oncologist if you can, for definitive diagnosos and options. Where are you located?
Michelle
In a message dated 6/11/2006 4:26:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Julia Hagstrom wrote:
> 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
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
