Just back from the vet's, talked to the oncologist, the result of the
analysis is that the 4 cm mass felt by palpation and visualized by
ecography is lymphoma. Feel devastated but do not surrender.
I am going to dig the archives, the web and my old arsenal.
Paolo
Paolo,
I'm so sorry to hear this diagnosis. Did you talk to your vet about
steriod shots to help Rompi feel more comfortable? I took Michelle's
advice and began giving Spencer .4cc of dex daily, (my vet wouldn't
prescribe the combo shots that Michelle suggested), and it brought him
back to
Steroids are most helpful with lymphoma, much less so with other forms of
cancer. When an animal has another form of cancer, dexamethasone may make them
feel a little better because dex generally increases feelings of physical and
psychological well-being and reduces pain. But it actually
oh-- I did not see this post. Yes, the steroids help with lymphoma.
But lymphoma often responds very well to chemotherapy. Where is the mass,
and is Rompi felv+? Some cats go into permanent remission or remission lasting
for years with chemo. Depending on the kind of lymphoma (small
Chemo is VERY effective for Lymphoma. Can you get a referral to an oncologist
(cancer
specialist)?
Phaewryn
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