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<P>Dear Ben,</P>
<P> I'm so sorry to hear about Popcorn but please don't give up. Lymphoma is often very treatable. Have you joined <A href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/feline_lymphoma/info">https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/feline_lymphoma/info</A> ? If not, it might give you a better idea of what is available for Popcorn. My Pixel showed symptoms of a URI in November, with hugely swollen lymph nodes. He was "presumptively" diagnosed with lymphoma. I chose not to confirm, because all I wanted to do was keep him happy and comfortable as long as possible. He also had antibiotics and steroid (prednisoLOne, better choice for cats) and responded very nicely. (Knocking madly on wood) he's still doing very well, with a couple of glitches along the way. Please don't be afraid of chemo for cats. It's not like chemo for people, the goal is to keep the cat comfortable and happy and still treat the disease.</P>
<P>All the best to Popcorn, and you,</P>
<P>Margo</P>
<P>-----Original Message----- <BR>From: Ben Bot <TAROSIC@GMAIL.COM><BR>Sent: Jun 8, 2014 4:21 AM <BR>To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org <BR>Subject: [Felvtalk] Popcorn <BR><BR>I'm new to this list, so hello.<BR>Popcorn spent most of yesterday at the veterinarian office, after decidedly<BR>bad news during his latest appointment.<BR>He's lost 4 lbs in the past 2 weeks, and his breathing had become labored,<BR>after an attempt to treat what was believed to be an upper respiratory<BR>infection with antibiotics.<BR>All the issues that he's been taken in for over the course of the year that<BR>he's been a member of our family suddenly make sense.<BR>We're currently waiting for the results of the fluid in his lungs to<BR>confirm lymphoma.<BR>I've isolated him from Liberty, as she became aggressive towards him on his<BR>return from the vet, and it's clear he doesn't have the energy to deal with<BR>her at this point.<BR>He is on prednisone and antibiotics to reduce the discomfort of his last<BR>days with us.<BR>His pigeon coo and biscuit-making ability will be missed.<BR><BR>Ben<BR></P></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY>