Hello all,
Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
The cancer is inoperable, but there is a glimmer of hope. My
stepmother - Min's foster meowmie! - works for a vet... and the
surgery is allied with the only specialist animal oncologist in the
country. She is now handling Min's case, so I am at least confident
that Min is in the best pair of hands.
She starts chemotherapy this week. It will be distressing for her, but
if she responds, she has a 30% chance of two years survival with a
good quality of life - so it is definitely worth a try. She's only 10
years old.
The hardest thing for me was saying goodbye to Min when I left to fly
off to Hong Kong... not knowing if she'll still be there when I come
back for Christmas.
Please purr for a successful treatment!
Al.
(a bit weepy)
Christine Burel - 19 Oct 2004 13:19 GMT
Purring for Min and for you.
Christine
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Victor Martinez - 19 Oct 2004 13:29 GMT
Lots and lots of healing purrs for Min, hoping for a miracle!

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Helen Wheels - 19 Oct 2004 13:30 GMT
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Purrs for young Min and good thoughts for you.
Marina - 19 Oct 2004 13:39 GMT
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> Al.
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i'm so sorry to hear this. We are puring hard for Min's chemo to be
successful. At least it's comforting to know she is in good hands. {{{Al}}}

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JBHajos - 19 Oct 2004 14:15 GMT
>Please purr for a successful treatment!
Oh, absolutely! Purrs are on their way via the quickest route.
Poor little Min, we do so hope the treatment is successful. We'll
continue the purrs on a daily basis, hoping to hear good news on her
progress. Hugs and good wishes for you too.
Jeanne
Lisa Katt - 19 Oct 2004 14:40 GMT
Alphonze skrev i meddelandet ...
>Hello all,
>
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>Al.
>(a bit weepy)
Purrs Min and Al!
Elisabet and Hugo Katt
lal - 19 Oct 2004 14:57 GMT
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Purrs headed your way.
lal
Dan M - 19 Oct 2004 15:06 GMT
> Please purr for a successful treatment!
>
> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Our best recovery and remission purrs coming for Min, and our best
comforting purrs coming for both you and Min.
Dan
Kreisleriana - 19 Oct 2004 15:28 GMT
>Hello all,
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>off to Hong Kong... not knowing if she'll still be there when I come
>back for Christmas.
Of course. Power purrs on the way.
>Please purr for a successful treatment!
>
>Al.
>(a bit weepy)
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Enfilade - 20 Oct 2004 00:39 GMT
Purr purr purr purr purr purr for Min.
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Christina Websell - 19 Oct 2004 16:55 GMT
Lots of healing purrs for Min and calming hugs for you.
Access to a specialised oncologist is fantastic and will surely give her the
best chance possible.
Tweed
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers - 19 Oct 2004 17:14 GMT
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lewe - 19 Oct 2004 17:18 GMT
> Hello all,
> Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
> back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
> was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
> her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
<>
Hoping Min's treatment will work, Purrs for her healing and feeling as good
as possible.
Purrs for you and all who care about her.
:: lewe
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Ginger-lyn Summer - 19 Oct 2004 18:24 GMT
>Hello all,
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>Al.
>(a bit weepy)
{{{{{Al}}}}}}
Major purrs and prayers to Bast going out for Min. I'm taking it as a
good sign that your stepmom is allied with a specialist. I hope she
responds very well to the chemo; I know I have read that for some, it
has worked well and given them many more months/years with their
babies. May that be the case for you and Min.
Blessings,
Ginger-lyn
Karen Chuplis - 19 Oct 2004 19:38 GMT
> Hello all,
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Poor Min. Poor you. Mega purrs that the chemo is successful. Please keep us
posted.
LOL - 19 Oct 2004 19:56 GMT
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
((((((Al))))))
Our very best healing purrs are heading Min's way. We're hoping for a miracle.
------
Krista
Yoj - 19 Oct 2004 20:16 GMT
Purrs are on their way - for Min, for you, and for your stepmother.
--
Joy
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will be too late." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
> Hello all,
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Singh - 19 Oct 2004 20:33 GMT
Purrs in abundance for Min's health, and a happy reunion for your
Christmas gift!
Blessed be,
Baha
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Mogget - 19 Oct 2004 21:53 GMT
>Please purr for a successful treatment!
>
>Al.
>(a bit weepy)
Purrs for all of you.

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jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt@sonic.net - 19 Oct 2004 22:35 GMT
> Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
> back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
> was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
> her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
I'm so sorry! Poor Min! I'm glad to hear that she has such a good
doctor, doing the best anyone can do for her. Here's purrs for the
best recovery and quality of life she can have.
Hugs,
Joyce
Elise - 19 Oct 2004 23:38 GMT
> Hello all,
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Many purrs for Min's treatment to be successful and not too traumatic for
her. Comforting purrs for you also since you can't be there with her.

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SUQKRT - 19 Oct 2004 23:58 GMT
>Hello all,
>
>Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
>back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
>was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
>her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
Many purrs for Min.
Suz
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CatNipped - 20 Oct 2004 00:19 GMT
> Hello all,
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Oh no, I'm *SO* sorry to hear that. Purrs are coming your way that Min's
surgery goes well and she will have some quality time left with her family.
Hugs,
CatNipped
Annie Wxill - 20 Oct 2004 00:51 GMT
...> Please purr for a successful treatment!
> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Purrs and prayers are on the way for Min to respond to the treatment and for
you to have a safe journey.
Annie (in charge of prayers) and Rosie and Cinder (in charge of purrs)
Yowie - 20 Oct 2004 03:51 GMT
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> Please purr for a successful treatment!
Purrs to Min, and also purrs to her worried hoomins.
Yowie
CATherine - 20 Oct 2004 05:42 GMT
>Hello all,
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>Al.
>(a bit weepy)
How frightening for you. i am so sorry. We will be purring and praying
for you and for Min. I hope the chemo does her some good.
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Fuga :o\) - 20 Oct 2004 05:56 GMT
Purrs on the way. I hope she will be there when you go back at Xmas.
Hugs,
Fuga
Tanada - 20 Oct 2004 05:58 GMT
> Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
> back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
> was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
> her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
Purrs and success wishes coming from here, Al. We really hate cancer.
Pam, Rob, and the Fayetteville Seven
Steve Touchstone - 20 Oct 2004 06:39 GMT
Purrs on the way that Min makes it into that 30%. Also hugs and purrs
coming for you, as I can't imagine how hard it must be for you to have
to leave her, even knowing that she's in good hands.

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O J - 20 Oct 2004 07:35 GMT
>Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
>back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
>was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. She has tumours on
>her kidneys and probably elsewhere.
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I just picked up Lady Jane from in front of the keyboard and started
her purring for Min. Purrs from the other five to follow soonest.
Regards and Purrs,
O J
polonca12000 - 20 Oct 2004 12:55 GMT
Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for the chemo to work,

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> Hello all,
>
> Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
> back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
> was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer. <snip
Adrian - 20 Oct 2004 15:27 GMT
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> The hardest thing for me was saying goodbye to Min when I left to fly
> off to Hong Kong... not knowing if she'll still be there when I come
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Major purrs for Min to have successful treatment and that you're able to
spend more christmases together.

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Exocat - 20 Oct 2004 18:46 GMT
Suitably urgent purrs for successful treatment.
Gordon & the TT

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> Shocking news this weekend. I was passing through the UK on the way
> back to Hong Kong. It seems that Min went off her food last week and
> was diagnosed very quickly with lymphatic cancer.
Sam Nash - 24 Oct 2004 00:52 GMT
> Hello all,
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> Al.
> (a bit weepy)
Just saw this post - been catching up on the group after a few days at work
out of town. Many purrs and prayers for the chemo to be helpful.
Sam