Lucas.....no luck.... :(

[jenluckenbach]

I didn't know your own vet thought that...but I am glad she was clear.

I did not really know her stand on chemo until today (because I did not ask). She really felt the depo injections would do more for him....... but maybe it is just the placements of his particular tumors that make this symptom so extreme.

Just keep Lucas in your prayers (not for a cure, but for comfort and joy). If you knew him, you would love him too.

[AbbyMom]

Jen, you and Lucas have my prayers...for comfort and joy, internal peace and wisdom...and effective medications.

Throughout the years, I feel I have gotten to know and to love him. Thank you for sharing him with us.

[Catty1]

I absolutely would love Lucas! I hope I didn't give the impression I wouldn't.

I really hope these new treatments bring comfort to him, and to you.

{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Catty1

[rg_girlca]

Oh Jen.....Major ((((((HUGS)))))) on the way for you.

I am so sorry to hear about your dear Lucas.

Of course prayers will be said that Lucas has nothing but comfort and joy for as long as it takes. I know that he brings comfort and joy to you.

More ((((((HUGS)))))) coming your way.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry the steroid shots aren't doing more to help the diarrhea. Maybe after he's had two or three and his system gets used to having the drug in his system.....

I know it's not much consolation, but according to my vet, a cat having diarrhea is more upsetting to the humans than it is to the cat. I know it seems strange because I know how uncomfortable diarrhea can be, but with CJ, and as you have mentioned with Lucas, he doesn't seem to act any different, he just has diarrhea instead of hard poops.

Good thoughts, prayers, crossed fingers and whatever else I can do, hoping the shots will start working a little more and Lucas is with you for a long long time to come. {{{hugs}}}

[Randi]

Oh Jen, I'm so sorry the injections didn't work for long. Hopefully the Pancrenzyme will. Lucas is such a wonderful boy and doesn't deserve this. I hope he'll be with you for some time yet, and feel better.

Fister and I send positive thoughts, scritchies, headbumpies and hugs to you both.

[Lizzie]

How very frustrating that the injection seemed to work on the diarrhoea and then stopped. Does he cope okay with getting the Pancrenzyme? Does your vet think there is any link between the diarrhoea and the tumors? I remember my vet telling me about the toxic wastes that tumors throw out that make both humans and cats sick in uncomfortable ways. I think T&PM could be right about it not bothering Lucas as much as you, the way he poops, or does he look distressed?

It's good that your vet was very clear about the way she feels on chemotherapy for Lucas. I trust my vets pretty well and when they both say (one's a pessimist and the other is an optimist) they wouldn't suggest it, then the case is closed.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Just keep Lucas in your prayers (not for a cure, but for comfort and joy). If you knew him, you would love him too.

Jen, we all DO love dear Lucas. Sending prayers for both of you. I wish I could find the words to comfort you, but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.


(((HUGS)))

[Kirsten]

Jen, I may not post very much these days, but you and Lucas are in my thoughts.

(((HUGS)))

Kirsten