1. How do i choose pet insurance? i just found out my new adopted 2 yr old cat has feline luekemia?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    i do i choose what pet insurance i need? im sooo confused by all the options.what does feline luekemia count as? cancer?

    No insurer will insure a pre – illness .However they will pay for any other illness in Pet plan,they are the best and give lifetime cover.

    i would call your vet, as they will know the best option for your specific situation, better then anyone on the net will!

    good for you for not just leaving the kitty to die, it's good there are people like you around.

    and tell your kitty I said feel better!

    :)

    you wont get insurance now luv rearly sorry you are a wonderful person to adopt the cat knowing it is ill all you can do is give it pleny of love which im sure you will anyway it is a cancer of the blood,i do feel for you i lost my cat 4 weeks ago but he had a happy life i dont how bad he has got it and what the vet hs told you about her chances

    take care

    ya im afriad so many have come to the same conclusion i have. It would be simpler if it didnt have leukemia which is in fact a form of cancer.Just like many health insurances for us humans, they like to know all the bad stuff when you signing up for insurance. They like to know the pre-existing problems so therefore they wont have to pay for it. sighs unfortunitly this doesnt help with the present issue you have. As for something that may happen to your cat choose insurance based on price, and what is included for that specific plan.Search up on your cat, cat's issues illnesses a cat can have.. and maybe that will direct you into a plan more suited. *Scratches head* if that makes sence. example. Kinda like when you pick a vet and you have what they call an exotic type pet. You will want someone knowledgeable in that form of animal. You wouldnt want someone that specializes in dogs and no or very lil experience in cats.

    Be careful which you sign up with–if there's a known pre-existing condition in the cat it's usually not covered.

    There are several feline leukemia board on yahoogroups that you can join and talk to people who have cats with this.They can give you some great advice and tell you how to keep her healthy and what to watch for.

    There is nothing wrong with mercy killing.I would put the cat down and just get a new one.There are plenty of pets at the human shelter waiting to be loved.

  2. How come the stem cells produced by leukemia do not become specialized?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    From what I've read, stem cells are cells that are unspecialized cells which have the capability to become specialized cells upon receiving stimulation to do so. So when leukemia produces an extreme amount of such cells, why is it they become cancerous rather than specialized? I have read that this rapid production hinders blood marrow's ability to produce red blood cells…but I am curious as to why these stem cells remain unspecialized.

    With leukemia patients, most often the bone marrow is over producing mal formedor immature blood cells, not over producing more bone marrow.

    For example, I had a type called aml.With my type, what happened is that my marrow was over producing immature white blood cells (and not the stem cell type of white blood cell), and not really much of any other type of blood cell.So, my white blood cell count initially looked quite high.But on a differential to determine what types of white blood cells I had, everything was 0'ed out because they were all immature or mal formed.

    The marrow was spending so much time producing immature white blood cells that it did not have the time to produce red blood cells, or platelets, or the other components of blood.

    So, its not that the cells remain unspecialized, its that the cells never formed the right way or fully matured, and unable to function.

    Leukemia is also different from many cancers because there is not a solid tumor.The cancer cells are peripheral blood cells, so the cancer is essentially just circulating around in the blood.What caused the initial change to cause the bone marrow to produce cancer instead of reg blood cells is often genetic.In the typing of the disease there are certain genetic factors assessed, certain genetic mutations can be seen or looked for.

    What caused those genetic factors could be a laundry list.Chemo and radiation are high risks for leukemias.A lot of environmental concerns such as natural gas and its pollution.Some of the chemicals in tobacco smoke.

    The carcinogens are so damaging that it has actually altered the “programming” of the person's bone marrow.

    I guess that the amount of cells produced is so huge that they dont have enough time to mature. and immature cells can not be specialized

    If you figured that out, you would cure cancer and win the Nobel Prize.

  3. Ideas for cancer support bands?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    I just found out one of my friends on my soccer team has leukemia. We have three games this weekend and I was thinking about getting leukemia awareness bands/bracelets for us to wear during our games. Today is Thursday so ordering from a website is out of the question. What can I do? I don't have the money to go buy 15+ rubber bracelets because they're like 3 bucks a bracelet. Any ideas? I think my dad will lend me a little money, but not much. Any inexpensive ideas? By Friday would be nice- our first game is Sat @ 12, but i'll be home to check before our next one. Keep in mind we cant wear anything metal, plastic or dangly. Also, leukemia color is orange. Thanks.

    Head for a big fabric shop and get some orange trim ribbon. It can be cut and braided into bracelets easily. Or get some orange sweat bands from the dollar store.

    What about some orange yarn or thin strips of orange cloth braided and tied around the wrist.You can order something more permanent later. Or an orange band around the upper arm?

  4. Chemotherapy…………………

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    my uncle has Harry white cell leukemia and had chemo abut a month ago after how long do they start feeling the side effects from the chemo right away or after time

    Everyone reacts differently.Some people don't feel anything, while others will experience side effects right away.Hairy cell leukemia is treated with more than one round of chemo.Some people do fine with the first round of chemo and then experience more side effects with additional rounds of chemo.

    they start during the course of treatment and prolong after completion of the course.

    nausea pills help if he is nauseated from the treatment.

    wow, im a troll and that made me feel guilty.

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  5. Hi all my resuly show i do have high white cell and the result was chronic lympocytic leukemia ?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    My Question now is to all. How can I have best treatment from this disease ( chronic lympocytic leukemia).? Because my doctor told me NO treatment right now … I want see if he knows what he doing and how bad this disease (( chronic lympocytic leukemia))is how long I can live what can treatment I’m going to have.I need your help and God bless you all. Thank you

    Your doctor may be right, as is Midnight above. CLL frequently does not require therapy initially. Indications for treatment include rapidly rising lymphocyte counts, bulky or rapidly enlarging lymph nodes, hemolytic anemia or immune thrombocytopenia, liver or spleen enlargement, or B symptoms (fevers, sweats, weight loss). Since the disease is not curable, watching for as long as possible is the norm. It generally responds well to treatment. If you are unsure, get a second opinion.

    Blessings

    That is right from what I know.I am NOT medically educated, but had aml, so I have researched the other types.From what I have read in the past, cll, it depends on how aggressive it is.If it is slow or not growing at all, treatment may not be necessary at diagnosis.

    Here is the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on cll.Its just a broad over view, but it confirms what I just said

    http:// on it specifically.I personally would go get a second or third opinion.

  6. Leukemia-research?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    Does anyone know whats involved for the person whose giving a bone marrow transplant or a link on where I can find out?

    Thank God for bone marrow transplants.My pt just had one and has done very well.It certainly saved his life.He is in his early 30's.His 1st match backed out and he was disappointed.

    I spoke with the oncologist about the donor and he said the donor is given injections to stimulate the production of stem cells.I know the injections can cause joint aches and make the donor uncomfortable, but nothing they cannot handle.

    The donor is put to sleep and the bone marrow is drawn out of the bone of the donor just like a bone marrow biopsy except they take a whole bag instead of a small tube.

    Its uncomfotable for a day or so, but it saved my pts life, so I am so thankful someone was there for him.

    www.marrow.org

    They can also do whats called a stem cell transplant.In this process, the donor's white blood cells are collected through aphersis and then given to the patient.They may give the donor shots to help produce more of the stem cells and the donor might feel tired for a week or so.

  7. Where can I find info about Chronic Lyphocytic Leukemia and rashes? ?

    Posted on January 27th, 2012 by admin

    So far his Oncologist is staying with the “watch and wait” advise. However, he is plagued with an itchy red rash mostly on his back, chest and arms. Sometimes it's severe, and other times it's almost non existent. What causes it, and is there any relief for it. Thanks, T

    Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is referred to as a monoclonal disorder, which can be characterized by a progressive accumulation of abnormal white blood cells, or lymphocytes that are functionally incompetent to defend the human body against viruses and other type of diseases and to fight against infections.

    Patients with CLL leukemia present different kinds of symptoms and signs of chronic lymphoma leukemia. There were many cases when the CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia was discovered incidentally after a simple, routine blood test

    The rash appears to be a common symptom with T-cell CLL. You can read more here….http:///mmpe/sec11/ch142/ch…

  8. My husband has prostate cancer which has spread to his bones. His psa was until the last test. The ps?

    Posted on January 25th, 2012 by admin

    stable until his most recent test.(He is on casodex and lupron now).The psa jumped from .22 to .75. The bone scan showed the original sights of the bone cancer had not changed at all.What is the best thing to do now?

    I've had metastatic prostate cancer for almost 4 years. I get a hormone injection every 6 months and so far it's working. A .75 PSA is low but a PSA isn't always accurate. Once the cancer goes to the bones the Doctor will treat the symptoms. I'm told there's nothing else they can do. Hydrocodone and Oxycodone eases the pain. It's a depressing situation but I've learned to live with it. Good luck to you and your husband.

    I am a firm believer in Indian Herb from life line at http://

    Take a look at the site and see for yourself. My father has used it and a friend has also used it. The site has a FAQ to answer any questions. Good luck.

  9. What if you miss a leukemia treatment?

    Posted on January 25th, 2012 by admin

    What if you miss a leukemia treatment?

    Give me as much information as you can.

    Please and thank you.

    It happens, but it is not a 'good' idea. The reason is simple . . the treatment you are taking 'builds up' in your system to fight the disease . . it is a protocol . . which has been used with other patients to determine dosages and how long it will take based on your unique circumstances to be in treatment. If you miss treatments due to being too ill . . sometimes you will need to play catch up . . the leukemia has a chance to begin circulating again . . the disease also may learn to become resistant to the treatment making it no longer effective.It is not good to miss too many treatments.

    You may have to start from scratch of your treatment. Why would you miss a treatment. Do you wanna die. I am just asking.

    i fell bad for you but you have to do it agianwait did i spell something worng:l

    just go to the next one

  10. What is the prognosis for 65 year old with acute myeloid leukemia?

    Posted on January 25th, 2012 by admin

    Not very good I'm afraid. Chemotherapy does help to delay the progress somewhat but unfortunately surgery is not possible as this cancer invades the blood.

    Guarded/Poor prognosis

    I had ALL Acute Lyphnode leukemia. Witch is the most minor of all. sadly very severe but it depends on her conditon and what type of chemo they give her. God Bless her.

    Cant really tell, everybodys different. They usually try and find a donor for a bone marrow transplant because sometimes chemo isnt enough. I know someone around that age that got a transplant and now she is as healthy as anyone. As i said, everyone is different, probably best to speak to the persons doctor.

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