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One of my cats had what looks like that exact same issue. It happened to a small patch of skin on his belly shortly after he was shaved for an ultrasound. The doctor said it was a local pigmentation change due to trauma caused by the shaving/hair removal. If it’s the same thing, it is...

Fresh cut grass and lavender.

Yes, the treatment options are limited at this time. Back in April when Simba achieved a year in complete remission from this disease, I asked the vet to take some extra blood during a routine health check and I had it sent (from Canada) to Dr. Leslie Lyons at the University of Missouri. I...

I’m very saddened to hear of this news, Caitlin. Thank you for letting us know. You’ve been and will continue to be in my thoughts. You did everything you could for Max, did online research, sought more information here and sought help from an oncologist. Max would love that you did everything...

Kota sounds really sweet. I would think this could be a security issue for her since she was found to be starving. Perhaps try loving her up so she feels extra security?

That’s great to hear your success so far, MissCi. It sounds like you caught the cancer early as I did. I had an unofficial ultrasound done within about a week of requesting an endoscopy. I don’t think you see large cell lymphoma on an ultrasound when it’s early. Best of luck with continued...

Interesting that it is T-cell lymphoma. It makes sense you are doing a different order because of that. I think I may have mentioned earlier I had heard there’s a difference in what you do depending on whether it’s T-cell or B-cell. That’s why you want an oncologist to guide this. 😊 If the...

Hopefully you can keep going. Chemo isn’t easy and they do feel worse each week in the cycle because it’s killing off white blood cells. You mentioned starting with something called Elspar. I‘m wondering why you’re not doing doxorubicin. It is the strongest chemo of the CHOP protocol.

I‘m sorry it’s so hard. It’s difficult over the internet to know, unless someone else reading this can add an opinion. You and your vet are the best here to decide what is going on. Whatever happens find peace knowing you are doing everything you could. To have a chance at this you need to...

I would contact a vet, especially if you suspect such a young cat is having a seizure. Something else could be going on and you might be able to prevent another one from happening. If it is a seizure, uncontrolled seizures can happen from a variety of things and can ultimately lead to things...

I so glad to hear you made it to your appointment and started treatment. I didn’t do the full CHOP protocol but was told it is doxorubicin one week, followed by vincristine the next, then cyclophosphamide. It repeats that cycle and you also give Prednisolone. I’m curious what the cycle is...

I'm sure it feels like forever until Wednesday, but you're doing the best anyone can. Max looks great for 14 and he's lucky to have you as his advocate. The look in his eyes is so sweet. He clearly loves you. I'm not sure how much they know about them being sick but I notice they really respond...

I’m sorry to hear the diagnosis was confirmed, but you seemed as ready for it as possible. I wouldn’t despair that you couldn’t start Lomustine before seeing the oncologist on Wednesday. The oncologist is your best guide on this journey. I don’t have any experience on the effusion issue. The...

No need to be sorry….Simba was lucky. He survived it and still lives. He celebrates the two year survival point on Thursday. Here’s his story if you’re interested. https://thecatsite.com/threads/surviving-gastric-lymphoma.432326/ Simba had struggled with gastritis flares since he was 8...

Hi Catmom, sorry to hear about your cat. I have a cat who had large cell lymphoma and the recent symptoms sounds like what my cat had when he was diagnosed with early cancer. It may be that the issue has only recently turned that direction and you would have to scope and test her again to know...

I’m sorry to hear about that. Perhaps ask if they can find out if the report will also contain information on whether it’s B-cell or T-cell. If they don’t know there’s nothing wrong with them asking the lab so they can answer. The oncologist will want the info. I gave Lomustine like a...

I totally understand the need to jump on top of this - I was there! This is a fast moving cancer. They told me Simba had 4-6 weeks so time matters. I don’t know how soon you are catching this, but you're doing well to get an oncology appointment on Dec. 8. I had to wait from Dec. 3...

Good luck with everything!

Simba was and is still around 10.5 lbs. The dose of Cerenia is whatever you need to stop the vomiting. Simba didn’t respond to half of the cat Cerenia pill so his doctor gave him half of the dog one, which I imagine is for small dogs too. I haven’t heard of Neoplasene but it sounds very...

One of my cats is a feline blood donor for an emergency hospital and they asked I give him a Gabapentin pill for calming before I put him in the car so that it is not a bad or scary experience. I just get the pill wet and pop it in his mouth. He does awesome on it and loves the toys and treats...