In Memory of my Sweet Angel Klausie & All Furbaby's Having Battled Cancer
Support Community for people of all ages who have pets that have been diagnosed with cancer or have lost their beloved pets to cancer.
My Mission.........
I created this site in hopes of reaching others thru my myspace pages and/or for people who just happen upon this site, of all the wonderful support forums, groups and links to websites regarding pet cancer that I came across during my frantic search for a miracle for my Sweet Angel Klausie. I would like to try and give back some of the friendship, support and help finding information that might be of use to you thru your battle with pet cancer, as I had received during Klausie's battle with cancer.
MeSheLL & Angel Klausie Founder of Pet Cancer Support Community 
Daddy Rick and Klausie
When we found out my Klausie had hemangiosarcoma we were devastated. I searched and searched for 3 1/2 weeks before one day I found many hopeful sites/stories about owners and their pets who had the same type of cancer as my boy with their stories and what they did (it was all holistic methods). We quickly gathered the items together to start him on homemade diets and vitamins and essiac tea. We started him on all of this 3 days before he got sick again and lost his battle with this very agressive type cancer and crossed the rainbow bridge just 4 1/2 weeks after his diagnosis. My mission is to add another site to help other people who have pets with cancer find what took me 3 1/2 weeks to find. I also would like to try and give back some of the friendship, support and help finding information that might be of use that I received during Klausie's cancer.
Let's all fight to.....
Remember to love your furbabies/pets every day and appreciate the happiness they bring you, for you never know what tomorrow may bring.
Remember to love your furbabies/pets every day and appreciate the happiness they bring you, for you never know what tomorrow may bring.
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New Gift Shop
Hi Members and Visitors,
Take a moment to check out our new LACSC Gifts! Each product sold, the company will donate $5.00 toward our community's mission. All proceeds will be used to keep our community alive and growing, in order to help more families touched by cancer. Thank you for helping us make a difference now.
Hugs,
Crystal K.
LACSC Founder/VP
Created by Crystal K (LACO) Oct 27, 2008 at 6:47am. Last updated by Crystal K (LACO) Oct. 27, 2008.
Sponsored By Laugh at Cancer Organization
Laugh at Cancer Organization is 501 (3) (c) charity, which is registered in the State of Florida. Our mission is to help families facing cancer's touch and restoring hope in families devastated by this disease. Come by our website and see how we are making difference together and achieving the impossible. The organization and it projects are for families touched by cancer in anyway, even pet owners.
The founder has built and maintains an online global support community for anyone touched by cancer, even pet owners. This popular support community is free to all ages in need. The community has many projects and members to offer support along with hope to families facing cancer’s touch. Take a moment to drop by and see how we can help you meet others, to offer support or friendship.
We are restoring hope, by touching one family at a time. Check out our Wings of Hope Project, which offers a greeting card program and takes prayer request for our prayer team. Our Global Chain of Hope is linking a resource to one network. Come join our community and help us raise awareness and information in this chain of hope. There are many wonderful resources out there, but sometimes families need help finding assistance. Once you agree to become a link in our global chain, I will add your link to my website for all members and visitors to see for the life of my organization.
Additionally, I need your help with our Day of Hope project is collecting throw blankets and small gifts to pass out among adults or children in the Jacksonville, FL area. On the 28th of each month, join us to disburse gifts and information to our families on the first coast.
Help us restore hope and pass out smiles to the every local patient at local clinics. We hope to continue this project every month, but make it big enough to reach every family in each state. Please consider donating to this project or joining us, so we can keep it going strong and bless families with hope.
We need small gifts and throw blankets for children and adults, plus you may donate a gift of love for us to finance these projects. I do not get government funding and I need your help to make a difference. In addition, we have several small support communities for those needing special support and encouragement.
Many volunteer opportunities are available, now in every online and offline community. Please contact info@laughatcancer.com
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Clarification on Plea for Help from Crystal Kauffman
Hi Beloved Friends,
Last night, I sent a plea for help in my support community and several members helped us already. I thank them for their continued support and membership. I don’t feel I was clear in my plea for help, especially after receiving a beloved member’s email. After speaking with her, she asked if I would send this letter to each members and friend to explain my plea. I want to thank this member for writing this letter from her heart, in order to he me explain my hurdle. Hugs to al… Continue
Last night, I sent a plea for help in my support community and several members helped us already. I thank them for their continued support and membership. I don’t feel I was clear in my plea for help, especially after receiving a beloved member’s email. After speaking with her, she asked if I would send this letter to each members and friend to explain my plea. I want to thank this member for writing this letter from her heart, in order to he me explain my hurdle. Hugs to al… Continue
Posted by Crystal K (LACO) on March 28, 2009 at 4:36pm
Blankets of Hope Project
Hi, I am the Founder/President of the Laugh at Cancer Support Community here in Jacksonville, Florida. I am interested in passing out these fleece blankets to local Cancer Centers to offer hope to these patient on their Journey throughout cancers touch. I am collecting fleece throw blank… Continue
Posted by Crystal K (LACO) on October 14, 2008 at 6:53pm
PETS LEAVE PAWPRINTS IN OUR HEARTS 4EVER
ATTENTION SPAMMERS are NOT TOLERATED and are deleted the second there is an issue with spamming. NO SECOND CHANCES!! This site is for people who have just gotten a cancer diagnosis for their pet or are mourning the loss of their pet from cancer so PLEASE NO SPAMMING!!!
Thank You
MeSheLL aka Michele PCSC Creator
DISCLAIMER•DISCLAIMER•DISCLAIMER The information provided here should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. This web community is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. This can only be done by a veterinarian or other pet health care professional. If your pet has, or you suspect they may have, a health problem, you should consult a veterinarian. Additionally, any mention of commercial products, supplements, medications or services within these web pages should not be viewed as an endorsement.
There is no implied or express warrant or guarantee of merchantability or fitness for any particular usage, application or purpose. This website's founder does not make any representations that any of the information provided on this site or links from this web site is accurate and is not responsible for the content of other sites.
In matters concerning the health of your pet, always consult your personal veterinarian or pet health care professional.
This community is a work in progress, as we continue growing. I thank-you in advance for your support and free membership to this site. Without your free membership, we wouldn't exist! Please feel free to meet other members and join in our discussions.
Please read Community Member Rules before posting for the first time. Always be respectful when posting to any profile, group, or forum. Thank you for helping us make this community a safe place for all ages touched by pet cancer.
If you have a question or problem, please contact myself MeSheLL or Crystal for any assistance that you need. This community is an extension of the non-profit community Laugh at Cancer Organization Inc. (LACO), which is working hard to create a Global Chain of Hope. Thank you for becoming a member, because this is your community too!
To Make a Love Offering
Respectfully yours,
Michele Domsky aka MeSheLL~Founder of Pet Cancer
Crystal Kauffman~Founder/President of LACO and VP of Pet Cancer
Thank You
MeSheLL aka Michele PCSC Creator
There is no implied or express warrant or guarantee of merchantability or fitness for any particular usage, application or purpose. This website's founder does not make any representations that any of the information provided on this site or links from this web site is accurate and is not responsible for the content of other sites.
In matters concerning the health of your pet, always consult your personal veterinarian or pet health care professional.
This community is a work in progress, as we continue growing. I thank-you in advance for your support and free membership to this site. Without your free membership, we wouldn't exist! Please feel free to meet other members and join in our discussions.
Please read Community Member Rules before posting for the first time. Always be respectful when posting to any profile, group, or forum. Thank you for helping us make this community a safe place for all ages touched by pet cancer.
If you have a question or problem, please contact myself MeSheLL or Crystal for any assistance that you need. This community is an extension of the non-profit community Laugh at Cancer Organization Inc. (LACO), which is working hard to create a Global Chain of Hope. Thank you for becoming a member, because this is your community too!
Respectfully yours,
Michele Domsky aka MeSheLL~Founder of Pet Cancer
Crystal Kauffman~Founder/President of LACO and VP of Pet Cancer
Understanding Cancer Is Half of the Battle
Cancer in pets is on the rise. For dogs over six years of age, 60 percent will be diagnosed with some form of cancer, and nearly half the deaths of pets more than 10 years old are from cancer. There are nearly 100 different types of animal cancer. The most common type in cats is leukemia, and the most common cancers for dogs are lymphoma and mammary gland cancer.
With treatment advances, pets with cancer have a much better chance of survival than they did just a few years ago. Treating cancer in pets is no different than treating cancer in humans. It takes a team, and although some cancers may not require a team approach, especially skin cancers that are caught early, most serious cancers require more than just your regular veterinarian’s involvement.
• Step 1 — Staging
Staging is the process veterinarians go through to determine the extent and severity of the cancer and whether or not it has spread to other organs in the body. This process is vital. Staging cancer allows veterinarians to know what type of cancer is present, how aggressive the cancer is, how the overall health of the pet is in relation to the cancer and, finally, what treatments might have the best rate of success.
The most common elements of staging are:
• Location and type of the primary tumor
• Determination of the tumor size and number of tumors
• Physical exam to look for other areas that may be affected, particularly the lymph nodes, as well as a determination of the pet’s overall health
• Blood test of internal organs to assess liver, pancreas and kidney functioning, as well as white and red blood cell counts
• Step 2 — Treatment
Staging is required in order to develop the best approach to treatment. Conversely, the results may indicate that treatment will not be effective. In this situation, the initial cost of staging may benefit the pet owner financially and save the pet from treatments (and their side effects) that have little or no chance of success. In these cases, pain relief, treating the symptoms of cancer, and providing comfort help ease the pet and owner at the end of life.
When staging has indicated that your pet is a good candidate for treatment, the results help your pets’ veterinarian team decide the best treatment route to pursue. Only after a good staging, can the treatment that best fits your pet be determined.
Treatment options available include:
• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
In its most general sense, refers to treatment of disease by chemicals that kill cells, specifically those of micro-organisms or cancer. In popular usage, it will usually refer to antineoplastic drugs used to treat cancer or the combination of these drugs into a standardized treatment regimen.
• Radiation
As used in physics, is energy in the form of waves or moving subatomic particles emitted by an atom or other body as it changes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state. Radiation can be classified as ionizing or non-ionizing radiation, depending on its effect on atomic matter. The most common use of the word "radiation" refers to ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation has enough energy to ionize atoms or molecules while non-ionizing radiation does not. Radioactive material is a physical material that emits ionizing radiation. This shows three different types of radiation and their penetration levels.
• Cryosurgery (cold)
is the use of extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen (or argon gas) to destroy abnormal tissue. Cryosurgery is used to treat external tumors, such as those on the skin. For external tumors, liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the cancer cells with a cotton swab or spraying device.
• Hyperthermia (heat)
(also called thermal therapy or thermotherapy) is a type of cancer treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures (up to 113°F). Research has shown that high temperatures can damage and kill cancer cells, usually with minimal injury to normal tissues . By killing cancer cells and damaging proteins and structures within cells, hyperthermia may shrink tumors.
Hyperthermia is under study in clinical trials (research studies with people) and is not widely available
• Immunotherapy
• Homeopathic Therapy
• Combinations of the above
Early detection of cancer is critical. Physical exams, blood tests and other lab tests will also help determine how the internal organs are functioning and whether or not any other disease sources are present, which may complicate treatment.
Once staging is complete, your veterinarian can provide you with a prognosis or probable outcome for your pet and treatment decisions can be made.
If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, please consult a veterinarian right away. Early detection is very important.
The 10 Warning Signs of Cancer
By Dr. Gerald S. Post, Animal Cancer Foundation...
1. Swollen lymph nodes
2. An enlarging or changing lump
3. Abdominal distension
4. Chronic weight loss
5. Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
6. Unexplained bleeding
7. Cough
8. Lameness
9. Straining to urinate
10. Oral odor
Ten Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals
1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Weight loss
4. Loss of appetite
5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6. Offensive odor
7. Difficulty eating or swallowing
8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9. Persistent lameness or stiffness
10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating
By Dr. Gerald S. Post, Animal Cancer Foundation...
1. Swollen lymph nodes
2. An enlarging or changing lump
3. Abdominal distension
4. Chronic weight loss
5. Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
6. Unexplained bleeding
7. Cough
8. Lameness
9. Straining to urinate
10. Oral odor
Ten Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals
1. Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Weight loss
4. Loss of appetite
5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6. Offensive odor
7. Difficulty eating or swallowing
8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9. Persistent lameness or stiffness
10. Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating
There are many resourses to help ease our pain during this difficult time.
As an ongoing project, I’ve put together a list of cancer resources to help you learn more about cancer and how to cope with a cancer diagnosis. The following are some of the many resources available along with this site, as I plan to continue to help others through support and love.
Pets Best Insurance
http://www.petsbest.com/
sponsor of the Pet Cancer Foundation, working to better the lives of pets and pet owners.
Oncura Partners
http://www.oncurapartners.com/
the premier site for quality veterinary oncology consultation and treatment.
Magic Bullet Fund
http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/
Those who are able to provide treatment for their pups with cancer are very fortunate. Those who cannot need our help!
Magic Bullet Fund helps people who have a dog with cancer
but cannot afford treatment costs.
Morris Animal Foundation http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/
find out more about their global effort to cure canine cancer.
10 Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals
http://www.acvimfoundation.org/owners/specialists.html
from the American Veterinary Medical Association
Delphi Forums Pet Cancer Support Group
http://forums.delphiforums.com/petcancer
This is a forum for people whose pets either have cancer, or have died from cancer.
Beyond Indigo
http://www.beyondindigopets.com/
a support site for grief and loss
University of Missouri
http://www.cvm.missouri.edu/oncology/
Columbia College of Veterinary Oncology — more resources for pets and people, along with descriptions of the technology and treatments available at UMC
Veterinary Cancer Society
http://www.vetcancersociety.org/
Veterinary Practice News
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-practice-news-columns/bond-beyond/relief-is-a-natural-component-of-grief.aspx
an article written by a veterinarian to help make decisions about cancer treatment by using the Quality of Life Scale.
PS. Just copy and paste the links into your browser. Hope this helps.
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