From:
williamsb.comcast.net
Date: 2002-07-03 00:14:43 UTC
Subject: URGENT....ZORRO....
Dear Joanne:
Without knowing what tests they ran, I am at a loss to judge the veracity of this diagnosis. In such cases, an aspirate of the fluid in or around the lungs often gives a more definitive diagnosis, and I always consider the possibility of heart disease causing fluid buildup in the chest.
If you are confident of this diagnosis, a strong dose of steroids on a daily basis often causes temporary remission of lymphoma, but will not cause the fluid to go away. I would also add Lasix into whatever course of therapy you decide to pursue.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM
Zorro went in to the vet today for exploratory surgery....however
> because he was breathing so bad they did an x-ray first. His lungs are
> filled with fluid or a mass. They ran some tests and believe with his
> counts that he has Lymphoma. The vet suggested
> putting him on a strong steriod or putting him to sleep.