fibrosarcoma in cats...2nd update!

[Craftlady]

The odds w/radition are worth going for plus using holestic stuff.
If the odds were both 70% of re-occurance then I would let him live life without treatment as god sees it.

[Catty1]

Fragrancehound...the two links I posted - you have to apply for the funds before treatment starts. Why not contact them now, see if you qualify, and get other contacts from them to help out if they have any.

Your Humane Society might even know of some assistance that is available.

[Craftlady]

Fragrancehound...the two links I posted - you have to apply for the funds before treatment starts. Why not contact them now, see if you qualify, and get other contacts from them to help out if they have any.

Your Humane Society might even know of some assistance that is available.

The imom.org is very specific on who they will except, I'm surprised anyone qualifies. Here's link for "do you qualify" http://imom.org/fa/qualify2.htm
Sad

[fragrancehound]

Sadly with Imom.org I don't qualify because my vet requires a deposit. According to imom's qualifications:

- My veterinarian is not willing to accept payment by check from IMOM after my pet is released and an itemized bill has been sent to IMOM.

- My veterinarian requires a deposit from IMOM.

[Catty1]

What about the other fund?

[Craftlady]

What about the other fund?

They give you a grant of $150 if you qualify(catsincrisis.org)
or
Qualifications for Individual Assistance:
(The Applicant must meet one or more of the following)
(These are not required for humane organizations)
Be a recipient of state Medicaid or Medicare
Be a recipient of public assistance
Be a recipient of disability benefits
Be a recipient of unemployment benefits and
registered with an employment agency
Provide documentation of any other extenuating circumstances that you feel qualifies you for assistance

They let you fund raise on their site.

[fragrancehound]

I looked into catsincrisis.org too but I don't think I qualify for their grant either unless I am reading it incorrectly. According to the web site it says:

Meet one of the following criteria to be considered:
Be diagnosed with or strongly suspected by a vet of having one of the following:
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Thyroid Disease

Panther does not suffer from any of those health conditions thankfully.

I also looked at their Qualifications for Individual Assistance and their requirements do not apply to my current financial situation.


On another note I keep looking into Panther's golden eyes and I just melt. I am going to see if I can work something out with the vet clinic. I called the oncologist today but she was off so hopefully Monday I can talk to her. I'm wondering if I can schedule Panther's radiation treatments so they are 3 times a week instead of 5 times a week. If that is acceptable and still beneficial for Panther I might be able to pull this off although it will very very tough for the next 2 months. The more I think about it the more I realize that I would be very upset with myself if I didn't exhaust every possible means to help my baby kick this cancer.

[fragrancehound]

Ok after much discussion with my bf and consulting with a few different oncologists I have decided to move forward with radiation treatment. My bf who has been very supportive made a good point which was I would not be able to forgive myself if I didn't exhaust whatever reasonable options are available for my cat to get better. I just couldn't live with the guilt. Afterall he is my 16 lb. baby! My bf is going to give me half of the money and I can probably put the rest on my credit cards. It still is going to be very tight financially the next 2-3 months but the oncologist said I can spread out Panther's treatment over a 6 week timeframe instead of 4 weeks so that will help a little.

Today Panther went in for the remaining bloodwork and x-ray tests to make sure he is able to withstand the radiation treatments and the anethesia he is going to need each time. I should get the results Monday and if all is well he starts his first radiation treatment next week. On a positive note his biopsy margin results came back clean so I am really hopeful that after his radiation treaments he will be completely cancer free!!!

[TopCat3]

That is wonderful news all round. I am so happy for you and Panther. What a great friend you have there. You must feel so much better already having come to a decision. My best wishes to you all. Good luck Panther!!

[Catty1]

Super news - MUCH better odds! I am sure your beautiful black boy will be with you for a long time to come!