Mega massive vibes for Lazlo urgent

[ldg]

We're. On way home from vet. He has massive growth in at least his spleen. He is at vet waiting for radiologist to do advanced ultrasound to determine if he can have surgery. Don't know if hematoma type thing or hemasomething sarcoma. His hematocrit was 27%, up from 24% but he only gained an ounce in past two weeks. Will write more when home.

 

[-_aj_-]

Lots and lots of for Lazlo!!!

 

[catwoman87]

:vi bes::vibes :
I am saying prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[momto3boys]

:vi bes:

Lots of vibes for poor Lazlo

And a big hug for you

 

[darlili]

Prayers for both of you.

 

[kluchetta]

Thinking of you, Laurie!

 

[kailie]

Oh my goodness sweetheart!

A whole TON of vibes for Lazlo!

 

[jcat]

Oh, no. Mega for Lazlo!

 

[violet]

Oh my goodness. ((((((HUGS)))))) to you and many many prayers for Lazlo.

 

[calvin&i]

Oh Laurie, so sorry. Sending tons of Lazlo's way. Hope it's something easily treated. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[tink80]

Lots of vibes and positive energy for you and Lazlo

 

[violet]

Don't know if hematoma type thing or hemasomething sarcoma

Laurie, I hope and pray it's not hemangiosarcoma they are thinking of.

 

[Ms. Freya]

Loads and loads of coming for Lazlo.

 

[feralvr]

OH NO, sweetie......

I am so sorry for sweet Lazlo. Words just are not enough. Please know I am here for you and am sending major prayers your way right now..

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Laurie, also just want to say, that you and Gary are the best cat parents in the world and Lazlo couldn't have any more love and care. I DO know the pain you are going through at the moment, so I can empathize

 

[ldg]

Thank you everyone so much. Gary cannot stop crying. I am trying to think positive and keep it together. I knew he wasn't responding to treatment the way he should be if it was IMHA, so I suspected, but Gary was NOT prepared for this.

Violet, thank you. Everything was buzzing when I was at the vet, so I couldn't remember the name of the sarcoma. In the xray it looked like a sponge, and he's anemic because the little bubbles fill with blood.

But here's what we do know. The vet felt a growth in his abdomen, so did xray. Found a massive growth in Lazlo's spleen. Don't know if it is spread to liver, though from xray it looks like it might have. Don't know if cancer or hematoma. Looked like big sponge. Anemic because the "pockets" are filled with blood. Not detected earlier either because it was fast-growing, or because with either cancerous or non-cancerous forms, the blood pockets "pop," so wouldn't feel mass - or combo of both.

But today it was so large everything - stomach, kidneys, intestines - all pushed out of place. Tummy seemed "upset" probably when going through large blood-filled phase. Not eating much because stomach so squished he doesn't think he's hungry.

Needs ultrasound. Were able to get radiologist to come today (3rd party service provided for advanced radiologics instead of basic wand ultrasound), so we had to leave him there. Will be done between 2:00pm and 4:00pm, they will call when we can go pick him up. Should help identify whether hematoma (non-cancerous) or hemangiosarcoma (one has smooth edges, the other has bumpy, though not definitive. Only biopsy definitive, and if in spleen, don't risk biopsy).

Ultrasound will indicate whether spread to liver or not. If spread to liver, not operable. If contained in spleen, he may be able to have spleenectomy. Question is if he's strong enough to survive the surgery. Everything being sent to feline surgeon specialist. If operable, it will be next Wednesday. If not... we have no idea what happens. He's not in pain now. Might be able to keep him going with depo and chinese herbs. Have one cat with same thing, has survived two years so far. But if spread to liver, probably have to put him to sleep sooner rather than later as have no quality of life.

Thank you so much for the vibes. I'm terrified.

 

[mystik spiral]

Lots of and good thoughts for you and Lazlo.

I'm hoping for the best right now.

Hang in there.

 

[ldg]

Lazlo was our first indoor-only rescue baby.

 

[AbbysMom]

So sorry to hear this Laurie. Sending many, many vibes.

 

[kailie]

I am literally in tears with you right now...

I am just beyond sorry to read this. I HOPE HOPE HOPE Lazlo makes it through this ok. He is such an incredibly lucky boy to have you and Gary.

Still keeping up the vibes doll, I just wish I could give you a REAL hug!

 

[ldg]

Here is info about hemangiosarcoma. Sadly, the info fits:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemangiosarcoma

"rare, rapidly growing, highly invasive variety of cancer..."
"The tumor most often appears on the spleen"
"HSAs usually cause a wide variety of meatologic and hemostatic abnormalities, including anemia.." and is associated with low platelete count.

"Treatment includes chemotherapy and, where practical removal of the tumor with the affected organ, such as with a splenectomy. Splenectomy alone gives an average survival time of 1-3 months. The addition of chemotherapy, primarily consisting of the drub doxorubin, alone or in combination with other drugs, can increase average survival time to 5-7 months."

Ok - that's not good news.

It also says it is most commonly associated with toxic exposure to thorium dioxide, vinyl chloride, and arsenic.

Strange. Have to go look those up. I don't think that's the issue though.

How am I going to tell Gary this?