Sasha Begins Chemotherapy On Monday!

[furrykidsmother]

Sasha how are you today? I am thinking that you had your 5th chemo today? You have been in my thoughts and I wanted to see how you are doing. I hope you are feeling better and that each session brings you closer to good health. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

[sasha the cat]

Today I had my chemotherapy treatment # 6. I felt pretty good after treatment # 5 on the 19th of July. Since the 19th of July my appetite is back which thrills my purrents.

My Paw-Paw has just telephoned the oncologist to get an opinion because my last three pee-pees have traces of blood. My KatMa is acting very calm to keep me unstressed; however I know KatMa is freaking out! Paw-Paw reminded her that I've have UTIs before and this is probably the case now.

Your kind words and caring certainly are good medicine for me [and for my purrents too]. We can't thank you enough for your concern and caring. Mew-mew, all pets know the best people on earth -- the salt of the earth -- are those who love, protect and care for pets.

A photo of me after chemo # 5 on July 19th:

[furrykidsmother]

Oh Sasha, I am so glad to hear from you. I was really starting to get worried!! You look as beautiful as ever in your photo! I am sure KatMa is very worried as is Paw-Paw, but I am sure that it isn't anything serious, perhaps a UTI or I am sure that your body goes through quite a few changes during your treatments so it may be normal. Anyway congratulations on successfully going through treatment #6. As always you and KatMa and Paw-Paw are in our prayers. Please keep us posted as to your progress beautiful girl. Glad to hear your appetite has returned, that is good news!

[alnomars]

Hi. I don't know you, but I just wanted to wish you the very best in your recovery. It's scary when our pets get sick. I just wish they could tell us how they feel!
Best wishes on your continued recovery.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers still flying and paws still crossed for you sweetie, Sasha. Hopefully, the blood in the urine is nothing to be too concerned about.

Congratulations on being half way through your chemo treatments!

[Logan]

Sasha, we are continuing to remember you in our prayers. What a strong, beautiful girl you are!!! I hope that your parents will get a reasonable explanation about the blood and that they can stop worrying!

Love,
Logan, Mimi and Butter

[Killearn Kitties]

It's wonderful to hear from you Sasha, sweatheart! All our fingers and paws are crossed here for a full recovery for you.

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha, I think about you every day. Hope all keeps going well.

[furrykidsmother]

Hi Sasha! Just checking in to see if KatMa or Paw-Paw found the explanation for your urinary question. I hope all is well for all of you! Continued good thoughts, hugs and prayers!!!

[wolflady]

Sasha, beautiful girl, I've been following along with your treatments and have held you in my constant prayers I'm glad that things are going well, and I hope the traces of blood in your urine isn't anything serious.
You're such a strong girl!

*Scritchies and catnip for you!*

[TopCat3]

So glad to hear you're progressing well, and hope the urine thing is just a temporary little blip. You look great in your picture, very contented, do I guess right you'd just had a little snack? - only you just have that look about you... Rest and recuperate each time on that bed, that will do you the world of good. Good luck and prayers for restoration to excellent health as soon as poss

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Sasha's chemo treatments have been going well. Hopefully the blood in the urine is only a mild UTI or nothing too serious. Lots of prayers and positive thougths are still being sent your way. Please take care.

[sasha the cat]

Tonight Murray and I had dinner at a local Chinese restaurant. Murray's fortune cookie said:

You will be receiving very good news in the next few days.

We hope this means we will learn our Sasha is winning her battle against lymphoma!

Sasha developed a UTI and is now taking antibiotics. This means our little pussycat is on the following medications:

Leukeran [Chemo] every other day
Prednisone 5mg once a day
Novo-Spiroton [Spironolactone] 6.25mg [diuretic] twice a day
Clavamox 62.5mg twice a day
Felovite II [vitamin paste, tastes like tuna]

Quite a bunch of meds for one little 8 lb. pussycat! Sasha's veterinarian is on holiday outside Canada for two weeks; however, she is being closely monitored by her purrents and by the veterinarian-oncologist. Since Sash now has the antibiotic Clavamox added yesterday the specialist has changed her chemo from every other day to one treatment every third day.

Sasha hates the Novo-Spiroton which is verrry minty. It is the hardest one to get her to swallow. We give her a little bit of Felovite II right after she swallows this, which helps calm her. And, we give her a teaspoon of vanilla ice cream...her favourite treat (right after her home-made chicken bits).

That is where we stand right now. We are focusing on our Sasha regaining her health and beating the cancer.

Thank you for your kindness. What would we do without the support of the fine people and wonderful pets in this Forum? I don't think we could cope without you pulling for Sasha.

[Barbara]

I am sorry to hear Sasha has an UTI on top of it. This may be a consequence of the chemo I suppose. The meds do not only kill the bad cancer cells but also good ones who fight infections.

A lot she has to go through. But it sounds as if she is medically in good hands- and being with you and her dad must be so much comfort for her and confirm her will to fight the disease.

[jenluckenbach]

Sasha, we are all on your side and hope everything just gets better and better.