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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / March 2008Nanki-Poo is home!
I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't gotten a call by about 5:40, I called. They said, "Oh, yes. He's been ready for a while." Then, when I got there, the parking lot was full. Usually I can park right in front of the vet's office, but I had to hunt for a spot, and finally park several rows away. Anyway, I took care of the finances and waited a while. Somebody brought Nanki-Poo out in his carrier, and I was taken into an examining room and waited some more. I noticed that Nanki had a bandage on his leg. An aide came in with Nanki-Poo and his medications and started explaining them to me. He also had one of those collar thingies. Then the doctor came in. She said, as everybody else had been saying, how good he had been. She said the collar is to be used only if he starts digging at his stitches. I asked about the bandage on his leg, and she said that's where they had put the catheter. The poor baby has bad veins, and they had to stick him several times before they found a good one. She said the bandage can come off later tonight or in the morning. He's pretty groggy right now, because he's doped up with "several kinds of morphine-type drugs". She gave me three more doses of the pain medication (in liquid form) to give him at 11 AM for the next three days. I also have a bottle of antibiotic I have to give him twice a day. She said I'm not supposed to feed him before tomorrow morning. He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. After a few minutes,  SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. >I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door > for him. After a few minutes, I'm so happy for you! It's always such a relief to get them home where you can pamper them and wait on them hand and foot. Sending purrs for a rapid recovery and good results! Bonnie >>I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >>be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > Sending purrs for a rapid recovery and good results! > Bonnie Thank you, Bonnie. Yes, it is a relief. Joy > I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd be > able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. > After a few minutes, Happy to hear he's back where he belongs. Sam, supervised by Mistletoe >> I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >> be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > > Sam, supervised by Mistletoe Thank you, Sam. Joy >I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door > for him. After a few minutes, Poor guy. Sounds like he is doing his best to deal with a difficult day. I know how you feel. Not good memories but I've sure had days like that. You just want them to be all better and not to suffer. I do hope that he will be just fine now. And not complain too awful much about his medicine. Jo >>I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >>be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > Jo Thank you, Jo. They kept telling me how good he was while they were sticking needles in him. I hope he'll be that good for his medicine. Joy Joy, I am so glad Nanki-Poo is home and okay. I got your e-mail , did you get my reply that I need your mailing address so I can Send Nanki-Poo a get well Cat Card? And I know you've been really worried about Nanki-Poo. Not to worry, we're all purring for him to heal soon HUG Kyla --and Clowder "Joy" < > "Jo Firey" >> [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > > Joy Thank you, Kyla. Yes, I sent you my address. SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > Joy, I am so glad Nanki-Poo is home and okay. > I got your e-mail , did you get my reply that I need your mailing address [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] >> >> Joy "Joy" > Thank you, Kyla. Yes, I sent you my address. I was up at 3 am (knees kept me awake till 6 am) and read my e-mail and I got your address:) Ninki-Poo's 'get well card' will go out in tomorrow's mail. Give him a gentle kiss on top of his head for me, will you? Hug Kyla >> Joy, I am so glad Nanki-Poo is home and okay. >> I got your e-mail , did you get my reply that I need your mailing address [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] >>> >>> Joy > "Joy" >> Thank you, Kyla. Yes, I sent you my address. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Hug > Kyla Thank you, Kyla. The kiss has been delivered. Hugs, Joy > Then the doctor came in. She said, as everybody else had been saying, how > good he had been. She said the collar is to be used only if he starts [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. > After a few minutes, I'm glad he's home where he belongs and I'm sending both of you purrs for the next couple of days. I know how hard it is to take him for surgery and then to have to be the one to medicate him on top of it. It'll be nice to see him perk up after the meds dissipate. In the meantime, its probably pretty nice for him to have the morphine-type drugs taking the edge off. Take care, Susan M Otis and Chester >> Then the doctor came in. She said, as everybody else had been saying, >> how good he had been. She said the collar is to be used only if he [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Thank you, Susan. Yes, I'm glad he has pain medication. Joy > He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and > opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back door. > He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. > After a few minutes, Oh, no, what happened? Hope Nanki-Poo is fine by now. We are still sending purrs. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >> He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and >> opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Oh, no, what happened? Hope Nanki-Poo is fine by now. We are still sending > purrs. The long version is in various posts with his name in the header. The short version is that I found a lump in his neck, the doctor aspirated it and found what appeared to be cancerous cells, so he had the lump removed today, along with some other suspicious looking stuff. Thank you for the purrs and the concern. Joy >>> He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and >>> opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back >>> door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door >>> for him. After a few minutes, > > Thank you for the purrs and the concern. I meant because your post ended in mid-sentence (see above). I was bewildered. Or did my server just cut it off somehow? SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. "Marina" < >> "Marina" >>>> He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > I meant because your post ended in mid-sentence (see above). I was > bewildered. Or did my server just cut it off somehow? Maybe she edited it? possible, but IDK Hug Kyla --who loves to hug hoomins, not cats:) > "Marina" < >>> "Marina" [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Kyla > --who loves to hug hoomins, not cats:) I wrote it, but somehow it didn't go. I've filled in elsewhere. Joy >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>>> He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and >>>> opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back >>>> door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door >>>> for him. After a few minutes, >> Thank you for the purrs and the concern. > I meant because your post ended in mid-sentence (see above). I was > bewildered. Or did my server just cut it off somehow? No, it didn't - I got the same thing. It was a cliff-hanger ending! Did he get outside? Or...? I hope not, he's still recovering. I'm glad he's home and on the mend! Joyce SignatureTo send email to this address, remove the triple-X from my user name. > >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Joyce I figured Joy could be forgiven and odd turn of phrase being upset and all. I don't think he went out by the sound of it. >> >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > I figured Joy could be forgiven and odd turn of phrase being upset and > all. I don't think he went out by the sound of it. Actually he did, several times. I'd let him stay out for a while, then bring him in. Today I've let him enjoy the sunshine. Joy "Joy" <toastie@real-me.net> wrote in news:13u5ro6es39a09 @corp.supernews.com: >>> >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Joy I guess that proves that he is feeling ok. > "Joy" <toastie@real-me.net> wrote in news:13u5ro6es39a09 > @corp.supernews.com: [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > I guess that proves that he is feeling ok. I think so. He just came in, flopped down in front of the monitor for a minute or two so I could pet him, then left again. Joy > >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Joyce Yes, he got outside, several times, including once when I thought I had the cat door blocked. He has spent most of today outside, enjoying the sunshine. Joy >> >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >> [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Joy So glad to learn he is home and enjoying sunshine - puurs continuing in your direction. Lorna (Chessie & Nikki) >>> >> "Marina" <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message >>> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > your direction. > Lorna (Chessie & Nikki) Thank you, Lorna. Joy >>>> He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room and >>>> opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the back [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I meant because your post ended in mid-sentence (see above). I was > bewildered. Or did my server just cut it off somehow? I think my computer hiccupped. I wrote the rest of it, but it didn't go out. Nanki was in and out. He'd go out, and after a while I'd bring him in. He did a lot of wandering, and obviously enjoyed his freedom. He seems to feel okay, but he doesn't appreciate the medicine I have to give him. Joy > I think my computer hiccupped. I wrote the rest of it, but it didn't go > out. > > Nanki was in and out. He'd go out, and after a while I'd bring him in. He > did a lot of wandering, and obviously enjoyed his freedom. He seems to feel > okay, but he doesn't appreciate the medicine I have to give him. That's the main thing, that he's feeling OK. :) SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. >> I think my computer hiccupped. I wrote the rest of it, but it didn't go >> out. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > That's the main thing, that he's feeling OK. :) Yes, it is. I wish I didn't have to fight him to give him the meds, though. Joy <snip> > He was very quiet on the way home. I took him into the living room > and opened the carrier. He came out immediately, and headed for the > back door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open > the door for him. After a few minutes, I'm happy to hear he's home, purrs now for him to recover and put his ordeal behind him. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk Glad to hear Nanki-poo is home and doing well. Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time. >I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door > for him. After a few minutes, Thank you, Lily & mama SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > Glad to hear Nanki-poo is home and doing well. > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >> door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door >> for him. After a few minutes, > I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me > I'd be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > back door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open > the door for him. After a few minutes, Sounds like the vet expect him to have some discomfort. I hope he feels better real fast. Andy > Sounds like the vet expect him to have some discomfort. I hope he feels > better real fast. > > Andy He doesn't show much discomfort, except when I try to give him medication. Joy >> Sounds like the vet expect him to have some discomfort. I hope he >> feels better real fast. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Joy That's great (the not much discomfort part)! >>> Sounds like the vet expect him to have some discomfort. I hope he >>> feels better real fast. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > That's great (the not much discomfort part)! Yes, it is. Joy HAPPY DANCE >I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door > for him. After a few minutes, Thanks, Matthew. SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > HAPPY DANCE >>I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] >> door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door >> for him. After a few minutes, Joy, very late but very sincerly, I'm so glad that your kitty is home all fixed up! I'm sure he will be over his discomfort soon and running about. Charleen Aggie Marble Victor Velcro >I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door > for him. After a few minutes, Thank you, Charleen. Don't apologize for being late. You have had other, sad, things on your mind. He is acting completely normal, including the part where he fights his medication. Thankfully, his last dose will be tonight. SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > Joy, very late but very sincerly, I'm so glad that your kitty is home all > fixed up! I'm sure he will be over his discomfort soon and running about. [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] >> door. He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door >> for him. After a few minutes, <snip> > Then the doctor came in. She said, as everybody else had been saying, how > good he had been. She said the collar is to be used only if he starts [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. > After a few minutes, Lots and lots of purrs, Polonca and Soncek Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's hemangiocarcinoma. He will talk to my regular vet & let me know options. The ultrasound looked good. It looks hopeful, though stressful and expensive. He may have more surgery, followed by radiation every day for four weeks. Estimate: $6,044.50 to $6,689.50. There's a good chance of irritated skin, requiring use of a collar for as much as two months. However, if this option is possible, and works, it could result in a complete cure. He discussed other options and gave me an estimate on palliative radiation. I'll know more after he has talked my vet, of course, but right now I'm hopeful. When we got home and I let Nanki-Poo out of the carrier, he went outside immediately, of course. Later he came in and sat on my lap for a few minutes before getting down. He also came to see me at the computer, though he didn't stay long. A note on the invoice says, "Thank you for bringing Nanki-poo in to see us today. He is a very sweet boy. We did an abdominal ultrasound today, with nothing of concern noted. Our radiologist will review this and report his finding. SignatureJoy My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > is possible, and works, it could result in a complete cure. He discussed > other options and gave me an estimate on palliative radiation. > I'll know more after he has talked my vet, of course, but right now I'm > hopeful. I'm glad things look more hopeful!! But $6K, *wow*. I mean, I guess it's not too much for the kind of treatment he would be getting. But it's just a lot of money, period. I'm sure it's worthwhile if you can afford it and it gets him better! Continuing purrs, Joyce > > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. > > Consultation, [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Continuing purrs, > Joyce Yes, it's a lot of money, but affording it doesn't come into it. I can take it out of my IRA. If the depression continues, and my IRA lets me down, I'll take out a reverse mortgage on my house. Both the oncologist and I agree that quality time for Nanki-Poo is the priority. Joy bastXXXette@sonic.net <bastXXXette@sonic.net> wrote in message: 47ec1c4e$0$36330$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net, > But $6K, *wow*. I mean, I guess it's not too much for the kind of > treatment he would be getting. But it's just a lot of money, period. > I'm sure it's worthwhile if you can afford it and it gets him better! No it's not. No cat is worth $6K unless it's a rare breed that is still young enough to breed. And Joy's ready to mortgage her house if necessary to keep that half-dead cat going for a few more days. SignatureBilly Colburn > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > with nothing of concern noted. Our radiologist will review this and > report his finding. What a roller-coaster you've been on! At least it now seems more hopeful for Nanki-Poo--he's so lucky to have you as a slave. Best wishes for a great outcome. Sending hopeful, healing purrs your way. Bonnie >> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, >> ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Bonnie Thank you, Bonnie. Joy > A note on the invoice says, "Thank you for bringing Nanki-poo in to see us > today. He is a very sweet boy. We did an abdominal ultrasound today, with > nothing of concern noted. Our radiologist will review this and report his > finding. What a sweet note. We will be purring for the treatment of Nanki-Poo, whichever route you choose to go. Purrs for your bank account, too. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Marina <frankiennikki@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message: 653c7cF2e500nU6@mid.individual.net, >> A note on the invoice says, "Thank you for bringing Nanki-poo in to >> see us today. He is a very sweet boy. We did an abdominal >> ultrasound today, with nothing of concern noted. Our radiologist >> will review this and report his finding. > > What a sweet note. Bwhahahahahahahaha You people are amazing. Might as well wear a big sign that says "I love my Kitty so much you can milk me for every cent I have" > We will be purring for the treatment of Nanki-Poo, > whichever route you choose to go. Purrs for your bank account, too. Sounds like the bank account is already on life support. SignatureBilly Colburn >> A note on the invoice says, "Thank you for bringing Nanki-poo in to see >> us today. He is a very sweet boy. We did an abdominal ultrasound today, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > What a sweet note. We will be purring for the treatment of Nanki-Poo, > whichever route you choose to go. Purrs for your bank account, too. Thank you, Marina. As far as I can tell, the most expensive route is the most hopeful. It is the only one that could effect an actual cure. That's if it's possible, which I hope to know in a day or two. Joy Joy <toastie@real-me.net> wrote in message: EV0Hj.6786$Tl2.5393@fe103.usenetserver.com, > Thank you, Marina. As far as I can tell, the most expensive route is > the most hopeful. At least according to the people who stand to profit the most. > It is the only one that could effect an actual > cure. That's if it's possible, which I hope to know in a day or two. > > Joy Look up "gullible" in the dictionary. There's a picture of you. SignatureBilly Colburn >Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, >ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >requiring use of a collar for as much as two months. However, if this option >is possible, and works, it could result in a complete cure. OUCH!!! But if it cures Nanki-Poo, worth every last penny (or cent) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >>Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, >>ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Lesley I agree. (Either word works here.) The really rough thing will be catching him, stuffing him in the carrier and driving 50-60 miles round trip five days a week for four weeks. If he has to wear the collar, that will be painful too, for both of us. Joy Joy <toastie@real-me.net> wrote in message: yqfHj.10489$Ro1.7784@fe091.usenetserver.com, >>> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. >>> Consultation, ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Joy Oh yeah that'll be real soothing for old Nanki-poo. Way to make his final days on Earth a living hell. Save the gas and just put him in a drier every day for 30 minutes or so. Are you for real? This is a joke, isn't it? Nobody is that selfish and stupid. SignatureBilly Colburn looking fine so far, Lee > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's > hemangiocarcinoma. He will talk to my regular vet & let me know options. The > ultrasound looked good. <snip> Lots and lots of purrs for Nanki-Poo and hugs for you, Joy, Polonca and Soncek >> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, >> ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Lots and lots of purrs for Nanki-Poo and hugs for you, Joy, > Polonca and Soncek Thank you, Polonca. Joy > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > is possible, and works, it could result in a complete cure. He discussed > other options and gave me an estimate on palliative radiation. Finally found the thread. We'll look forward to hearing more - our thoughts are with you. Susan M Otis and Chester >> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, >> ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Susan M > Otis and Chester Thank you, Susan. The oncologist talked to my vet. He said she found every indication that the tumor she removed was primary, and that it hadn't spread, except possibly to some adjoining tissue. She doesn't feel that further surgery would be possible. I asked the oncologist what he would do if it were his cat. He hedged, but finally said that if I thought Nanki-Poo had several good years left, he'd go for the intensive radiation, but if I thought he wouldn't last more than another year, he'd go for palliative. Since Nanki is only about eight years old and seems perfectly health - he even caught and killed another rat yesterday evening - that choice seems clear. The place where he wants me to go for radiation is in Oxnard. It's a human facility that stays open from 5:30 to 7:30 in the evenings to treat animals. That means driving the wrong way during rush hour. Maybe I'll have to try the back road. I asked if there weren't some place closer to Simi Valley, and he said the only other one was Culver City. For about a minute, I thought that might be better, even though it's farther, because the traffic in that direction is usually not too bad. Then I realized I'd be fighting traffic coming home. A woman on the cat group works for a vet in the SF Valley, and offered to give me names of oncologists. I really like this one, but I did email her to ask if she knows of another radiology facility. I expect the answer to be negative, though. It looks hopeful, once we survive that four weeks of treatments. The doctor told me to think it over and call him back. I decided to wait and talk to my kids over the weekend, but I think I know what I'll decide. Joy >>> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. >>> Consultation, ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > > Joy I suspect you don't want to hear this but I really think you need to talk to more people than you have talked to. I find it hard to believe 4 weeks of daily radiation therapy is not going to subject Nanki to a high level of discomfort which you will find difficult to assess. If it were me I would not do that based on the opinion of one oncologist who seems a bit reluctant to go against what they perceive to be your desires. I strongly urge you to consider how many comfortable hours a week Nanki will experience over the next months if you pursue this treatment. Please consider talking to others who have gone through these treatments and others who have opted not to treat in this way. I would also consider the stress this procedure will subject _you_ to and how that will also affect Nanki. I am not saying do not do it but to be honest I sense your (understandable) desire to save Nanki may be giving you more hope than is appropriate. Whatever happens I hope Nanki does well, Andy outsider <not@this_address.com> wrote in message: Xns9A7045FE85778outsideroutnet@209.197.15.254, >> It looks hopeful, once we survive that four weeks of treatments. The >> doctor told me to think it over and call him back. I decided to wait [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Andy Finally. Someone else with a little common sense. I guess that makes you a troll too. SignatureBilly Colburn >>>> Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. >>>> Consultation, ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of [quoted text clipped - 66 lines] > > Andy Thank you for your very thoughtful post, Andy. I will give it some consideration. I was talking the situation over with my daughter today, and came to the conclusion that if the procedure seems to be making him too miserable I will discontinue the treatments. I really think that the oncologist was trying to make sure I understood all the options, and he certainly didn't press me to go with any specific one. I would be happy to talk with others who have been in this situation, if I knew how to find them. I know my daughter, who is in the medical field, did some on-line research and said there isn't much information available on this particular type of cancer, which seems to be fairly rare. Again, thank you. I could sense the caring in your message. Joy > Our visit to the oncologist was expensive, but productive. Consultation, > ultrasound. $520. I was wrong about the type of cancer. It's [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Owwwwwwww! Damn.......that's expensive, but sounds about right..... Well..... I'm not sure I would be willing to spend THAT much, but if you really feel that its for the better, if you are willing to spend the money and deal with the financial aftermath, and above all if you feel that Nanki-Poo is NOT suffering, then go for it. I have seen clients spend a lot in order to keep their pet alive and there are some cases where the animal is still suffering despite their attempts. There are those who spend a lot and the animal does get better. However there are those that are fighting a losing battle and it is clear that the animal is suffering but the owners aren't ready to give up. They just keep asking for more and more medication but it is clear that the quality of life is severely diminished. It's a very tough situation to be in. But the most important thing for me is patient itself. So as long as the oncologist feels there's a good chance and as long as you feel Nanki-Poo is not suffering then major purrs for you. Hemangiocarcinoma is rough. I've only seen HemangioSARcoma, espeically in dogs and usually there's a poor prognosis, even with chemo. I hope it works out. I really do. I just don't want you or Nanki-Poo to suffer both physically and financially. Purrs to Nanki-Poo Kristi > Owwwwwwww! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > the money and deal with the financial aftermath, and above all if you > feel that Nanki-Poo is NOT suffering, then go for it. I don't believe he's suffering, and I don't see how I could _not_ spend the money on him. > I have seen clients spend a lot in order to keep their pet alive and > there are some cases where the animal is still suffering despite their [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > it is clear that the quality of life is severely diminished. It's a > very tough situation to be in. That's one thing the oncologist and I agree on. Any time I see he is suffering, I won't prolong that. It's what I'd wish for myself, and I can't do less for my kitties. > But the most important thing for me is patient itself. So as long as > the oncologist feels there's a good chance and as long as you feel > Nanki-Poo is not suffering then major purrs for you. Thank you. > Hemangiocarcinoma is rough. I've only seen HemangioSARcoma, > espeically in dogs and usually there's a poor prognosis, even with [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Kristi Thank you, Kristi. I don't want Nanki-Poo to suffer either. I'll manage, although it will be rough. Joy > <snip> >> Then the doctor came in. She said, as everybody else had been saying, [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Lots and lots of purrs, > Polonca and Soncek Thank you, Polonca. Joy > I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd be > able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I hadn't [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > He was halfway out before I got there, so I couldn't open the door for him. > After a few minutes, I'm so glad :-) Hugs to you and soft kitty scritches to Nanki-Poo and purrs for swift recovery, too. Ginger-lyn >> I was a little disgruntled, but everything is okay now. They told me I'd >> be able to pick Nanki-Poo up at 5:15, "but we'll call you". When I [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > > Ginger-lyn Thank you, Ginger-lyn. With all you're going through, I really appreciate your taking the time and trouble to post this. Joy
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