Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
No, I am in NJ, used to be in MA, but know nothing about Texas. I'm sorry. But I think some others on the list are in Texas. I'll be thinking about you. Please keep us updated. Michelle In a message dated 6/12/2006 1:26:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Michelle,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
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
Julia, I am in your area let me call my vet and see if he has a rescue friendly one \ Karen
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
Hi, Michelle, 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] >
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
Thank you Michelle, Are you and yours okay? I'm archiving your response so I'll have it on hand if I/we ever need it. You haven't been posting as much as you used to and we miss you. Much love to you, Nina [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
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
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]>
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
Julia my maizee was diagnosed at 8 months with fel and she too had a mass in her chest that was crushing her airway.I took her to a Cat Clinic that only specializes in cats.They started her on chemo and prednosolone and within 3 days she was breathing and swallowing like normal.It shrunk her tumor 99% within 3 months.Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Julia,I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty's condition. What does your vet have to say? Are you seeing a specialist? If not have your regular vet recommend someone that he thinks will be able to be of more help to you and get her in there quick. He'll probably send you to an Internist or Oncologist. A lot of specialty clinics have 24/7 emergency care. I'm not talking about regular ER places, I've had some terrible experiences with those type of facilities. I suspect many of those vets don't have a clue about anything other than setting a bone. If you can find an certified Internist or Oncologist, I'd camp out in their waiting room until they will see you. I know that you can have the fluid drained to make her more comfortable, but beyond that I'm not sure what to recommend for you. What does your vet suspect the "mass" is? Please take a look at the archives, one of our list members, Michelle Lerner, has recommended a double injection of steroids that seems to help them feel better, but I'm not sure if that course of treatment is appropriate in this case. Is the mass a cancerous growth? I haven't had much experience dealing with cancers. I know that some of our list members have treated with Epogen. Please give us as much information as you can. Many of our list members are good at interpreting blood results, so go ahead and post whatever you have. You must be frantic. What is your baby's name? If you have any doubt that she's not ready to cross, please don't make the decision without hearing from the group, or until you see someone that is qualified to help you. Unfortunately, weekends are notoriously slow for the list. I'm hoping someone with advice for you will respond soon. Sending prayers for you and your kitty,NinaJulia 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] __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Treatment - Michelle are you there??
Julia, I'm so sorry to hear about your kitty's condition. What does your vet have to say? Are you seeing a specialist? If not have your regular vet recommend someone that he thinks will be able to be of more help to you and get her in there quick. He'll probably send you to an Internist or Oncologist. A lot of specialty clinics have 24/7 emergency care. I'm not talking about regular ER places, I've had some terrible experiences with those type of facilities. I suspect many of those vets don't have a clue about anything other than setting a bone. If you can find an certified Internist or Oncologist, I'd camp out in their waiting room until they will see you. I know that you can have the fluid drained to make her more comfortable, but beyond that I'm not sure what to recommend for you. What does your vet suspect the "mass" is? Please take a look at the archives, one of our list members, Michelle Lerner, has recommended a double injection of steroids that seems to help them feel better, but I'm not sure if that course of treatment is appropriate in this case. Is the mass a cancerous growth? I haven't had much experience dealing with cancers. I know that some of our list members have treated with Epogen. Please give us as much information as you can. Many of our list members are good at interpreting blood results, so go ahead and post whatever you have. You must be frantic. What is your baby's name? If you have any doubt that she's not ready to cross, please don't make the decision without hearing from the group, or until you see someone that is qualified to help you. Unfortunately, weekends are notoriously slow for the list. I'm hoping someone with advice for you will respond soon. Sending prayers for you and your kitty, Nina 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]
