Willow has cancer :(

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On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:38:41 -0400, "M Elizabeth"
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The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which
indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond
well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years.
I'm a
bit shattered right now.

{{{{{{{{M Elizabeth}}}}}}}}}

I am so sorry. Purrs that Willow beats the odds and is with you much
longer than they think (it DOES happen!) and purrs for your shattered
heart.

Ginger-lyn

A co -worker was telling me today about a lady and her cat who were both
diagnosed with cancer at the same time. She noticed that the cat was not
paying it's illness any attention, so she decided she would just do the same
thing. They are both still alive 15 years later. I know that Willow is much
older, so it isn't the same,but still, SHE doesn't know she has cancer, so
maybe just loving her life will be of benefit.

M Elizabeth wrote:
The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm a
bit shattered right now.


Purrs and gentle headbutts being sent to you and Willow in the days and
weeks ahead. We shall continue to light a candle for Willow that she
her quality of life remains high for as long as possible and the you are
give many years to make the memories with Willow that will last for the
rest of your life. Hugs from me and chin scritches as well.

Julie, Hobbes, Selena, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus

Purrs for you and Willow.
Ann

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"M Elizabeth" wrote in message
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The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond
well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm
a
bit shattered right now.

I was so hoping it would be negative.
We are sending lots of purrs and best wishes for Willow to surprise the vets
and live much much longer and we are sending lots of gentle hugs for you, M
Elizabeth,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"M Elizabeth" wrote in message
news:n5i_e.27928$8q.12200@lakeread01...
The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond
well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm
a
bit shattered right now.

I am saddened by Willow's DX. However, Willow should have a lot of quality
time left. My Mario was dx'd with the same think a little over a year a go
and is doing fine. He is 16 now and is also diabetic. He is on Leukeran
for the cancer (lymphoma).

--
Larry - Owned by ten cats

On Tue 27 Sep 2005 04:38:41p, M Elizabeth wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes (news:n5i_e.27928$8q.12200@lakeread01):

The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which
indicated lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that
does not respond well to radiation therapy, but is better
controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral drug. She will also be
getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets aren't helping
incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm a
bit shattered right now.



I'm so sorry to read this. One thing to remember even when it's
so hard, is to keep your spirits up around her because she'll pick up
on negativity and sadness. Do it for her. You can! Hang in there and
she's in good hands with you.


--
Cheryl

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On Tue, 27 Sep 2005 16:38:41 -0400, "M Elizabeth"
wrote:

The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which
indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond
well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years.
I'm a
bit shattered right now.

{{{{{{{{M Elizabeth}}}}}}}}}

I am so sorry. Purrs that Willow beats the odds and is with you much
longer than they think (it DOES happen!) and purrs for your shattered
heart.

Ginger-lyn

A co -worker was telling me today about a lady and her cat who were both
diagnosed with cancer at the same time. She noticed that the cat was not
paying it's illness any attention, so she decided she would just do the
same
thing. They are both still alive 15 years later. I know that Willow is
much
older, so it isn't the same,but still, SHE doesn't know she has cancer, so
maybe just loving her life will be of benefit.


That is a great positive outlook...you're right, she doesn't know. I told
her but she gave me "the butt". As another poster said...she is living with
cancer. She is a tough kitty...thank you all again for your words of
kindness and hope.

M Elizabeth wrote:
The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm a
bit shattered right now.

I'm so sorry to read this. I hope the treatment enables her to enjoy a
good quality of life. It's hard to deal with knowing that she won't be
with you as she should be. I think all you can do is to try to take
things one day at a time and try as best as you can to live in the
"now" instead of the future. On any given day you give her all the
lovin' you can and focus on how much you are enjoying her company and
try to set aside what may happen tomorrow or next week or next month or
whatever.

In article n5i_e.27928$8q.12200@lakeread01, M Elizabeth
wrote:

The biopsies of her stomach and small intestines came back which indicated
lymphoma in both areas. It is the type of cancer that does not respond well
to radiation therapy, but is better controlled via Lucotran (?) an oral
drug. She will also be getting shots of Prednisone as the oral tablets
aren't helping incredibly well. Life expectancy is one to two years. I'm a
bit shattered right now.

I'm terribly sorry. Unfortunately, I don't recognize Lucotran.

All I can say is that lymphoma therapy is constantly improving in
humans.

I am so sorry to read this. ( Prayers and purrs for you and Willow, so
the treatment regimen you embark on will buy her as much quality time as
it's humanly possible to have.

Melody had lymphoma, but in her thorax (chest cavity). By the time it
showed any symptoms, it was inoperable, as the mass in her chest cavity
was far too big. But palliative care (prednisolone tablets daily and a
shot of l-asparagenase (sp) every three weeks) bought her 7 good months.
It might not sound like much, but her original progosis was 3-6 months, so
she beat the odds. *AND* those months were GOOD... she was her normal
self, playing and being a lap fungus and purring the house down.

May you have LOTS AND LOTS of good months to come.

Donna, Captain, and Stanley