Latest Update 12-9-09 Storm's Been Diagnosed & Sunny's Biopsy Results

[Pinot's Mom]

You just let me know if there's anything I can do, or if you need any information from me. My prayers are with you and Sunny. If you drop off, you know I'll be contacting you!

Maggie

[Catty1]

Sorry, Tracey.

The photodynamic thing looked really hopeful to me, as a dye is injected that lights up the cancer cells, and the laser is trained to hit THOSE cells, not the healthy ones. The dye is a newer development.

Kaiser Permanente uses PDT, as do many dermatologists. Whether a researcher at KP would give this a go, or know a vet who would, I don't know.

It was just a thought...it seemed non-invasive, no "surgery" as such, and effective and I thought there might be a hope.

Hugs to Sunny.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Bravo Tracey!!

This is exactly what we will do if a similar situation arises with one of our cats.

Thanks Grace. I'm glad that to hear this and that you understand.

You just let me know if there's anything I can do, or if you need any information from me. My prayers are with you and Sunny. If you drop off, you know I'll be contacting you!

Maggie

Thanks so much Maggie. I most likely will have some questions for you in the future.

Sorry, Tracey.

The photodynamic thing looked really hopeful to me, as a dye is injected that lights up the cancer cells, and the laser is trained to hit THOSE cells, not the healthy ones. The dye is a newer development.

Kaiser Permanente uses PDT, as do many dermatologists. Whether a researcher at KP would give this a go, or know a vet who would, I don't know.

It was just a thought...it seemed non-invasive, no "surgery" as such, and effective and I thought there might be a hope.

Hugs to Sunny.

Candace, I know that you only meant to provide me with information that could possibly help my Sunny. I'm sure that if there was a vet out in my area that did this that my vet would know about it. She specializes in felines, is preparing to become board certified in feline medicine,which she may have already done,and she's also doing a fellowship at U.C. Davis. Thanks for your research work.

[Nomilynn]

I wish I knew what to say.. I feel kind of at a loss for words. You are in my thoughts though, and my prayers daily.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no.......... , I just saw this thread because you made a crss-thread on cat General.....
I'm so sorry Tracey...! Sunny is still a youngster in my eyes, 9 years isn't that old yet . I completely agree with what you've decided to do! Enjoy Sunny as much as you can, and make his last months with you as comfortable as possible! I'm sending you tons of hugs!!!
Please give Storm and the others a good hug too! Maya wants to know how her Sky is doing. She hopes he is NOT hissing at poor Sunny

[krazyaboutkatz]

I wish I knew what to say.. I feel kind of at a loss for words. You are in my thoughts though, and my prayers daily.

Thanks Naomi.

Oh no.......... , I just saw this thread because you made a crss-thread on cat General.....
I'm so sorry Tracey...! Sunny is still a youngster in my eyes, 9 years isn't that old yet . I completely agree with what you've decided to do! Enjoy Sunny as much as you can, and make his last months with you as comfortable as possible! I'm sending you tons of hugs!!!
Please give Storm and the others a good hug too! Maya wants to know how her Sky is doing. She hopes he is NOT hissing at poor Sunny

Thanks Lut. No,Sky has been a very good brother and he hasn't been hissing or growling at Sunny. Sky's doing fine except for his occasional sneezing and stuffy nose from allergies.

[GILL]

The CREW sends thier prayers for you and Sunny