Please help save Sydney's life!

[Medusa]

Now that's the kind of update that I like to read! So the little stinker is adventurous now, eh? That must have done your heart good except that it also scared the pants off ya. PT prayers are wonder working and we'll all keep them going for as long as necessary. You go, Sydney!

[Moesha]

I'm so glad to hear about Sydney's progress. She's a very special girl here at PT that's for sure! Keep up the good work.

[kittykatharine]

Sydney's blood work was good yet again. I was very pleased to see that all was well. My vet basically said that after this Friday (Sydney's last chemo), she is going to have to have monthly blood tests, quarterly xrays, and annual ultrasounds. She also indicated she was going to talk with the vet oncologist on the possibility of keeping Sydney on low dose prednisone. She also indicated that in the next few months (no earlier than three), Sydney is going to have to get her teeth cleaned, because she has some painful ulceration's on her gums. We cant get that done now, because it could put her heart at risk. Of course all this fun aftercare wasn't included in my treatment estimate, but these are much more spread out, giving me time to work. The vet also said once the chemo is done (which the last one is the harshest one-Doxorubicin), there is a chance the doxo will have some bad effects after the chemo is completed and we will not know this till we finish. I am going to have to watch Sydney like a hawk to ensure nothing is changing. I mean, if the cancer comes out of remission, then I will have done everything I can do. The doctor said we do chemo all of again (with different drugs), which I can't afford. So everyone please pray that the cancer is permanently gone from her system and she can live a happy and healthy life from here on out. I will continue to update everyone.

P.S. - I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

[Medusa]

Of course, we'll keep the prayers going for Sydney! She's always in our prayers. It's good to hear that she has only one treatment left to go and I sure do hope that it isn't too hard on her and that she stays in remission. She's been through so much and so have you and you sure don't need the big expense coming up, even if it is spread out. All in all, I'm looking at this as a good report. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving, too.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so glad to hear that Sydney is doing so well these days! What kind of effects could there be from the Doxo chemo? I wonder what your vet's thoughts are on how she might do without this last treatment? Since she is doing so well and her bloodwork is great. But maybe this last session is an important step in the whole process. I don't know much about chemotherapy.
Prayers that she continues to feel wonderful! Please post updates when you have time.

[kittykatharine]

I'm so glad to hear that Sydney is doing so well these days! What kind of effects could there be from the Doxo chemo? I wonder what your vet's thoughts are on how she might do without this last treatment? Since she is doing so well and her bloodwork is great. But maybe this last session is an important step in the whole process. I don't know much about chemotherapy.
Prayers that she continues to feel wonderful! Please post updates when you have time.

I asked that same question, and the vet said that it is important she receive this last treatment, because it is the last harsh attempt at getting all the bad overproducing cells. The effects may be heart or kidney failure - because she has had so many of these Doxorubicin treatments, and they are very toxic. The vet told me though, that typically the cats that do well during treatment do well after treatment. She is quite the fighter, so I am hoping she will do well. I am worried, but I have lots of hope . my vet told me to pay attention to her eating habits, whether or not she is fatigued, and panting, coughing, etc. I will of course watch her like a hawk :-). I will be home for christmas break, so i will have more time to watch her

[kittykatharine]

I wanted everyone to know that Sydney has finished the last of her chemotherapy protocol. She finished the last chemo administration this past Friday, and I had them conduct the restaging. The restating came back clean -no cancerous masses anywhere, the kidney and liver were clean, and the blood work came back within normal limits. This success story could not have occured if it hadn't been for all the wonderful people hear on PetTalk. The donations so many of you provided gave me and my family enough time to come up with the needed money to continue her treatment. She was on the verge of death six months ago, and because of all of you, she is happy and healthy. Her face has resumed back to normal and she no longer has any breathing problems. She means so much to me and my family and you have been so wonderful. All the support and information gave me what I needed to stay proactive and on top of her care. I want you all to know that what you do here changes peoples lives for the better. You are all angels in our household and will never be forgotten!!!!