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Lymphoma treatment update

Hi everybody!

Hiya everyone,
sorry havent checked in lately, moms been really busy with the computer and she wont let me on it as much! meow! well i went for a checkup about two weeks ago and my oncologist said i looked very good, my blood counts were good ( sometimes on pred certain blood counts can change the doc said, but mine were all good)!. I do have some congestion and sniffles but doctor doesnt believe its lymphoma related. I was originally diagnosed with nasal lymphoma in April 2010.. I am still on pred but no chemotherapy since i am in remission ( paws crossed i stay that way). Mom takes me for a checkup every 6 weeks.. always on a tuesday even though i dont get chemo anymore so i dont need to go on a tuesday, somehow my appointments are always on a tuesday! anyway, wanted to check in and say hello.. hope everyone has a nice night and weekend coming up!
Gracie girl!

Merry Christmas!! and a little update

Hi Everyone,
First of all, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all of my catster friends. I havent had a chance to get on much as mom has been busy with the holidays and work and all, time just seems to escape!!! I hope everyone is having a great holiday! I also wanted to update everyone on my lymphoma( remission). So far so good, I am a strong gal.. I went for my 6 week update on Dec 20. The only thing they noticed which i have had for awhile is some sniffles and congestion and mom noticed a little discharge from my affected eye, so she got concerned and called my oncologist.. The doctors said keep a close watch but they believe it could be rhinitis or an upper respitory and if continues put me on antibotic, but they dont want to put me on anything unless its needed because they can impact my ability to fight off infections. The oncologist said that if mom sees this again to call her and then perhaps antibotic would be prescribed. But thankfully mom has not seen anything since ( mom is always watching my eye and pays attention to my breathing, any discharge from eye or nose). The doctor asked if i were eating well and mom said yes ( because i do have a hearty appetite)!, so mom will just watch me closely. the doctor said she could always fit me in their full schedule if that ever became necessary which hopefully it wont but its good to know i could always get in. My doctors care so much for me and i really like them all so much. They are trying really hard to keep me well... So tonight after mom visited our aunt ( angel picasso's mommy and family), mom brought turkey home and i had some! along with my brofurs and sisters. I have a feeling i will be eating more turkey tomorrow.. yummy!
well i just wanted to wish everyone happy holidays and update everyone and thank you again for keeping me in your thoughts!
Love,
Ms Gracie girl!

Wanted to check in and say meow!

Hi everyone, sorry its been awhile since i posted, mom's been keeping me busy eating all of the time.. my next visit to oncologist is Nov 8, i will be going for an exam. Mom noticed i threw up a few times, but that may be because i ate so much so fast...my appetite is good and i do enjoy my food and treats, but i do eat slow, always have, so that means sometimes mom has to separate me when i eat .. but then sometimes that doesnt work because i like being with my brofurs and sister when i eat! most of the time it works though because when mom comes upstairs to let me out of the bedroom , my dish is empty....
So Nov 8 is a followup visit. Last time i was there was October 4...the doctors check my nasal passages, my weight, they look me over for any signs of lymphoma in the areas where i was treated. they are all very familiar with my case so they know what to look for ( every oncologist there has seen me at this point). So mom is hoping i kept my weight stable and that i continue to fight and stay in remission... I am still feisty and i love to play and chase things, so mom knows i feel well... and i am talkative... so those are all good signs, i am my old self..... i want to send out a special condolence to Willow Fisher, a facebook friend ( not sure if willow is here on catster or not, probably is, i need to ask )... she lost her battle with cancer... she fought so very hard... she really was a brave girl...
well everyone i will let you know how i do next tuesday. i hope everyone else is feeling well, andhad a nice halloween!