Topic: found a lump in Issey...RIP ISSEY xx (Read 115826 times)

Janeyk · « **Reply #315 on:** May 10, 2009, 12:02:16 PM »

to you both

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #314 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:56:28 AM »

Just even her the Chemo tablet.....it didnt go well !!
It took a few attemps and the coating on the tablet got wet (which my vet said it mustn't) Just hope i havent

it up !!!!

Also got a tooth through my thumb and its killing me, made me go all faint and i had to sit down

Bazsmum · « **Reply #313 on:** May 09, 2009, 03:15:21 AM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on May 08, 2009, 22:36:08 PM

NIGHT TIME TABLET....

ONE TABLET....

ONE GO....

ALL GONE....

Wow....they love to shock us!

Hope all the meds work their magic for darling Issey!

Janeyk · « **Reply #312 on:** May 08, 2009, 23:21:31 PM »

Great news, I do hope this helps her xx

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #311 on:** May 08, 2009, 22:36:08 PM »

NIGHT TIME TABLET....

ONE TABLET....

ONE GO....

ALL GONE....

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #310 on:** May 08, 2009, 21:06:37 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on May 08, 2009, 19:29:13 PM

Does she eat wet food? Preds are quite easily disguised in food, dont seem to be bitter or maybe iv been lucky

She's a B.ugger MM

Too clever for that !!!

Had a message from my vet today saying I MUST wear gloves when giving her the chemo tablet and i MUST get it down in one go
HEEEELLLP

Millys Mum · « **Reply #309 on:** May 08, 2009, 19:29:13 PM »

Does she eat wet food? Preds are quite easily disguised in food, dont seem to be bitter or maybe iv been lucky

MrsR · « **Reply #308 on:** May 08, 2009, 12:23:06 PM »

I dread worming which isn't daily or weekly so understand your dread x

Weirdly though Sofa was the worst for giving tablets to and was very stressful but when she had to go on daily hypertension tabelst after a few weeks I swear she started to realise they were making her feel better and she became the best cat to give tablets too - hopefully this will happen for Issey too.

pappilon · « **Reply #307 on:** May 08, 2009, 12:20:40 PM »

Well Issey HATES me at the moment, as soon as she See's me she runs

Its taken 2 tablets again to get one in her this morning, thankfully these are just the steroids....dreading the chemo tablet on Sunday
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Does she like Primula cheese or webbox which you can hide the steroids in?
Also make sure if you putting them direct in her mouth she doesn't spit them later, i gave Boy his chemo tabs twice in my bedroom and only realized when i found them under the bed few weeks later so now i make sure i keep his mouth shut and rub his chin till he swallows .

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #306 on:** May 08, 2009, 10:35:57 AM »

The next step with Ollie is chemo tablets so I will watch out for that!

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #305 on:** May 08, 2009, 10:17:10 AM »

Quote from: pappilon on May 07, 2009, 22:27:01 PM

Quote from: furbaby star (Michelle) link=topic=23114.msg432544#msg 432544 date=1241728538
Quote from: papillon on May 07, 2009, 19:23:39 PM
Boy is on Leukeran

that's not the tablet that cost £70 each is it ??/
the VAN's were telling me about a Chemo tablet that costs that much EACH
No Michelle, it doesnt cost £70 each but i just checked the price for a box of 25 and i realized my old vet charged £46.05 but the new vet charges £28.20!! I feel such a fool not checking anything before but i guess with every thing happening to Boy last year i was just grateful that they were treating him and he was alive? What a shame because they took me for a ride knowing how desperate i was and i think i only started noticing it when they told me Phoebe operation for removing her thyroid glands would cost around £2000 and they knew i don't have any insurance for her or Boy, but then they didn't care!
I think there must be different chemo tab and treatment for each case. x

It's terrible what some vets charge ....and just goes to show now you have changed vets !!!!
I know they have to make a profit BUT some just take the

Well Issey HATES me at the moment, as soon as she see's me she runs

Its taken 2 tablets again to get one in her this morning, thankfully these are just the steroids....dreading the chemo tablet on Sunday

Bazsmum · « **Reply #304 on:** May 08, 2009, 01:51:36 AM »

Sending more positive vibes and big hugs to you both!

pappilon · « **Reply #303 on:** May 07, 2009, 22:27:01 PM »

Quote from: furbaby star (Michelle) link=topic=23114.msg432544#msg 432544 date=1241728538

Quote from: papillon on May 07, 2009, 19:23:39 PM
Boy is on Leukeran

that's not the tablet that cost £70 each is it ??/
the VAN's were telling me about a Chemo tablet that costs that much EACH

No Michelle, it doesnt cost £70 each but i just checked the price for a box of 25 and i realized my old vet charged £46.05 but the new vet charges £28.20!! I feel such a fool not checking anything before but i guess with every thing happening to Boy last year i was just grateful that they were treating him and he was alive? What a shame because they took me for a ride knowing how desperate i was and i think i only started noticing it when they told me Phoebe operation for removing her thyroid glands would cost around £2000 and they knew i don't have any insurance for her or Boy, but then they didn't care!
I think there must be different chemo tab and treatment for each case. x

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #302 on:** May 07, 2009, 22:04:15 PM »

I have recently been given some tablets for Ollie that I have to were gloves with as they are highly toxic to humans, so if the vet said to wear them, I would do hun

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #301 on:** May 07, 2009, 21:35:38 PM »

Quote from: pappilon on May 07, 2009, 19:23:39 PM

Boy is on Leukeran

thats not the tablet that cost £70 each is it ??/
the VN's were telling me about a Chemo tablet that costs that much EACH

Stuart · « **Reply #300 on:** May 07, 2009, 21:13:29 PM »

It must be so emotionally hard and stressful for you

Keeping the positive vibes for Issey Flowing your way

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #299 on:** May 07, 2009, 20:41:49 PM »

Fingers crossed she can tolerate things.

pappilon · « **Reply #298 on:** May 07, 2009, 19:23:39 PM »

Michelle, i think is best to ceck with your vet about puting them in fridge, because Boy is on Leukeran and is different to Issey, so may be is no need for you to put them in fridge. As for gloves it wont do any harm if you wear them. x

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #297 on:** May 07, 2009, 18:23:14 PM »

Quote from: pappilon on May 07, 2009, 18:15:53 PM

Glad it went well for Issey. I am sure your vet gave you all the instruction but please make sure you wear disposable gloves when handeling the chemo tablet and keep the tablets in fridge.

Sending more good vibes for her and for you.

Ohhhh
The VN said it might be a good idea to wear gloves but then laughed so i wasnt sure if she meant it ( its Cyclophospamide)
So thanks for that.

Nothing was said about putting tablets in fridge though....although i will go and do it

pappilon · « **Reply #296 on:** May 07, 2009, 18:15:53 PM »

Glad it went well for Issey. I am sure your vet gave you all the instruction but please make sure you wear disposable gloves when handeling the chemo tablet and keep the tablets in fridge.

Sending more good vibes for her and

for you.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #295 on:** May 07, 2009, 18:02:23 PM »

Glad Issey isn't too stressed; sorry you are! (I would be too, as Nikki said.)

Hope Issey is chilling out and feeling content.

MrsR · « **Reply #294 on:** May 07, 2009, 16:42:56 PM »

I would have been in tears too sweetie

We are all here for you hunnie.

Well done mummy and well done Issey x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #293 on:** May 07, 2009, 16:05:45 PM »

Hi Nikki,

It went well...
Think its Me who is in more of a state than her, I started crying as soon as I got to the vets this morning....then couldnt sign the form as I was shaking so much LOL

I have to give her a Chemo tablet on Sunday and steroids twice a day...
and that is how the pattern will go ....IV Chemo Thursdays, Tablet Chemo Sundays and steroids every day.

She is very sleepy this afternon and just wants to be cuddled.

xxxxxxx

MrsR · « **Reply #292 on:** May 07, 2009, 15:56:11 PM »

How did it go hun?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #291 on:** May 07, 2009, 02:45:59 AM »

Good Luck with the treatment for Issey, thinking of you both today!

pappilon · « **Reply #290 on:** May 06, 2009, 21:35:31 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on May 06, 2009, 18:36:03 PM

I hope she responds well

Me too. x

Millys Mum · « **Reply #289 on:** May 06, 2009, 18:36:03 PM »

I hope she responds well

Stuart · « **Reply #288 on:** May 06, 2009, 17:00:47 PM »

och

Give Issey a gentle rub from me

and some

for you Michelle

keeping everything crossed the chemo helps Issey

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #287 on:** May 06, 2009, 13:36:00 PM »

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on May 05, 2009, 18:03:46 PM

I feel I owe it to her to at least try.

I know how you feel

Its so sad and by what you say Issey has had a rough life, Im hoping for a good outcome for her...and you

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #286 on:** May 06, 2009, 10:25:45 AM »

Quote from: Desley (booktigger) on May 06, 2009, 07:32:40 AM

I am sorry the lymphoma has spread, but at least by trying hte chemo you know you have done everything possible for her, and I hope she can tolerate it with no issues, I know my vet says it can work well with certain cancers. Good luck for tomorrow.

Issey has such a rare type of Lymphoma that they don't how it will respond.
My vet feels it isnt that aggresive because it has taken 2mths to present somewhere else
HOWEVER that isnt good for the chemo as chemo works better on aggresive cancers.

The other thing he said is...
Because the 2nd lump is on the other side of the body it means the Lymphoma has travelled up the body to the heart and back down the other side...so it will be in other places (one of her glands in her neck is also large)

I am really scared about starting the chemo tomorrow.
The IV part leaves her toxic and i have to be very careful with her wee...
I also don't quite know how much this is going to cost, it is going to run into the hundreds so looks like beans on toast for me !!

Sparx · « **Reply #285 on:** May 06, 2009, 10:24:48 AM »

I'm really sorry to hear the news that it's spread, Michelle.

Hopefully the chemo will do its thing, and you and Issey will have many more happy years together.

Shirley.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #284 on:** May 06, 2009, 10:15:40 AM »

Im with you on the chemo front Michelle....Sending more positive vibes to you both~~~~~~

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #283 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:32:40 AM »

I am sorry the lymphoma has spread, but at least by trying hte chemo you know you have done everything possible for her, and I hope she can tolerate it with no issues, I know my vet says it can work well with certain cancers. Good luck for tomorrow.

bonnielass · « **Reply #282 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:23:39 AM »

Fingers crossed that this helps Issey, will be thinking of you

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #281 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:46:12 PM »

Hope it goes well

MrsR · « **Reply #280 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:39:12 PM »

Oh sweetie we are here for you ok

Janeyk · « **Reply #279 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:21:28 PM »

Sounds like you are making a good decision there Michelle at least you are trying your best to help her but not prepared to let her suffer

I will hoping for the very best for her xx

Mark · « **Reply #278 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:06:00 PM »

They say cats don't suffer the ill-effects with chemo like humans - I hope for Issey's & your sake it is true

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #277 on:** May 05, 2009, 18:03:46 PM »

The Lymphoma has spread

Have decided to start Chemo.....
She will go in once a week for the IV part and then I will give the other 2 parts by tablets daily. We start Thursday

Will start off with a 6wk high dose course and then review it.

If, however, I feel she is not coping with the Chemo I will stop it but I feel I owe it to her to at least try.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #276 on:** May 05, 2009, 17:48:19 PM »

Keeping everything crossed

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