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The latest on Lindy - November 13
{{{{{Joy}}}}} I'm so sorry the news isn't better. Purrs from us.
Christine "Joy" wrote in message ... "Marina" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: Thank you, Marina. I think I'm just trying not to let myself get too hopeful, in case it's bad news. I know. That's part of the worrying - preparing for the worst. {{{Joy}}} -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy |
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The latest on Lindy - November 13
Joy wrote:
The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. Oh, Joy. I'm so sorry. It's awful enough to lose one cat, but two within such a short time seems unbearable. Purrs for Lindy to be comfortable for her remaining time. -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
... Joy wrote: "Marina" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: Thank you, Marina. I think I'm just trying not to let myself get too hopeful, in case it's bad news. I know. That's part of the worrying - preparing for the worst. {{{Joy}}} -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy Purrs for Lindy to live out her days in comfort. She knows she's loved. Jill Thank you, Jill. Yes, I think she does. Joy |
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"Marina" wrote in message
... Joy wrote: The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. I'm so sorry the news wasn't better. So soon after Nanki-poo had to leave you, too. We are purring for you both. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Thank you, Marina. Yes, it is hard. Joy |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... "Joy" wrote in message ... The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. I've been watching for news of Lindy and am so sorry it's not better. High doses of pred. are quite good for reducing the size of tumours. I had a whippet with a mast cell tumour that I kept going for a while like that. My vet referred me to the University of Cambridge Veterinary School and that is what the oncology specialist there recommended for his particular case. He was very well in himself whilst he was on the pred. The dose had to be juggled quite carefully - I had to make a weekly chart as the dose varied day by day. It bought him some quality time and I hope it does the same for Lindy. ((hugs)) Tweed Thank you Tweed. Joy |
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Thank you, Christine.
-- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken "Christine Burel" wrote in message ... {{{{{Joy}}}}} I'm so sorry the news isn't better. Purrs from us. Christine "Joy" wrote in message ... "Marina" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: Thank you, Marina. I think I'm just trying not to let myself get too hopeful, in case it's bad news. I know. That's part of the worrying - preparing for the worst. {{{Joy}}} -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy |
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... Joy wrote: The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. Oh, Joy. I'm so sorry. It's awful enough to lose one cat, but two within such a short time seems unbearable. Purrs for Lindy to be comfortable for her remaining time. -- Joyce ^..^ Thank you, Joyce. Joy |
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The latest on Lindy - November 13
((((((((((joy and Lindy)))))))))))
Sorry that the test results weren't good. Purrs continue for you and Lindy that she will live out her days in as much comfort as possible, and know that she is loved On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:19:39 -0800, "Joy" wrote: The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy |
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Thank you, Steve.
-- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... ((((((((((joy and Lindy))))))))))) Sorry that the test results weren't good. Purrs continue for you and Lindy that she will live out her days in as much comfort as possible, and know that she is loved On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:19:39 -0800, "Joy" wrote: The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy |
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The latest on Lindy - November 13
Sending purrs and prayers For all you Joy
"Joy" wrote in message ... Thank you, Steve. -- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken "Steve Touchstone" wrote in message ... ((((((((((joy and Lindy))))))))))) Sorry that the test results weren't good. Purrs continue for you and Lindy that she will live out her days in as much comfort as possible, and know that she is loved On Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:19:39 -0800, "Joy" wrote: The news isn't very good. The bottom line is that, with the treatment she's getting now, she might have another month. The vet took some x-rays before doing the ultrasound. They showed a mass behind Lindy's heart and above her diaphragm, with little tendrils coming out the top indicating that the mass was growing. She mentioned chemotherapy but said there were no guarantees and it could make her sick. Her original suggestion was to give her chemo and prednisone, but she said the chemo might make her sick. Because of Lindy's age, we decided to go with just the prednisone, which is in liquid form. She also gave me some new kind of food, which she said might help her appetite. She said the prednisone might do that too. Basically, she said this might give her another month. We both agreed that we'll continue this as long as she doesn't seem miserable, but no longer. She also said that if she seems worse, or very unhappy, tomorrow or by noon Saturday, to call and I could bring her in. Lindy ate more after I brought her home this evening than she did all day yesterday. Joy |
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