I am the one who posted it, if there are any questions. I would try chemo first and only do this if the cat comes out of remission (after trying rescue chemo drugs that can spur second remissions, like ccnu) or if the cat does not go into remission. But if chemo is not an option for one reason or another, I would then try this right away. Michelle In a message dated 1/17/2007 12:01:12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Perhaps the D&D cocktail could make him more comfortable. A list member here suggested this a long time ago, so just wanted to say that... I take no credit for this, I'm just re-posting her comments [slightly edited for clarity] Dexamethasone & Depomedrol Lymphoma Cocktail: I have had several positives who got lymphoma. If you do stop the chemo at any point [or opt not to do chemo], rather than the natural [death] route, I would suggest doing combination shots of dexamethasone and depomedrol (1/2 cc each, as often as needed but can last up to a few weeks). The steroids are effective at shrinking lymphoma and make the cats feel really good physically and emotionally, and they usually do not have any short-term side effects. I have had cats who seemed on their death beds, not eating or drinking and hardly moving, who got up and ate within an hour of getting one of these shots. Others on this list [EMAIL PROTECTED] have had the same experience. It is not a conventional treatment for lymphoma, but I learned it from a vet whose practice uses these shots for all terminally ill cats, and she swears by them and says she has seen cats go months on these shots alone with lymphoma, feeling good. I would not do it instead of chemo, but if you need to stop the chemo for any reason. I convinced my cat's oncologist to try it, after he was at first resistant, and he was shocked at how effective it was. It's generally 1/2 cc dexamethasone mixed with 1/2 cc depomedrol. Normal dosage for each independently is a whole cc. Phaewryn
