Comments on: Radiation therapy and dog cancer? http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:36:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1954 Dr. Dressler Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:34:54 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-1954 Trudy, did they give you a diagnosis (cancer type)? This can help guide decisions... D Trudy, did they give you a diagnosis (cancer type)? This can help guide decisions…
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]]> By: Trudy http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1897 Trudy Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:52:21 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-1897 My Dog has been diagnosed with cancer that is quite aggressive & is being feed a good blood supply.Had him to the U of Minnesota& they said it was a risk to do the surgery because of the blood supply,he could bleed to death!So,now we're home looking for answers.Why radiation was'nt offered as an option I do'nt know,he's a 7yr.old mini schnauzer.They told us he's in very good health.They give him 3wks. to 3months to live.His organs are being compressed because of the tumor located mostly by the kidney bladder colon area. I'm praying & looking for a miracle too. My Dog has been diagnosed with cancer that is quite aggressive & is being feed a good blood supply.Had him to the U of Minnesota& they said it was a risk to do the surgery because of the blood supply,he could bleed to death!So,now we’re home looking for answers.Why radiation was’nt offered as an option I do’nt know,he’s a 7yr.old mini schnauzer.They told us he’s in very good health.They give him 3wks. to 3months to live.His organs are being compressed because of the tumor located mostly by the kidney bladder colon area. I’m praying & looking for a miracle too.

]]> By: BILL CRONIN http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 BILL CRONIN Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:58:35 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-1392 DARLA,PLEASE EMAIL ME BECAUSE MY LITTLE DOG ..ANGEL..HAS NASAL CANCER ANGEK HAS HAD 3 TREATMENTS OF RAD,AND FOR 2 WEEKS SHE WAS NOT HERSELF. AT THE START OF AUG,ANGEL STARTED PLAYING WITH HER TOYS,AND GIVING KISSES AND EATING LIKE A HORSE.SHE IS ON A DIET OF COOKED HAMBURG CARROTS,STRING BEANS,COOKED EGGS,2 DROPS OF SOMETHING TO HELP HER IMMUNE SYSTEM.SHE MOVES HER BOWLS 2 DAILY,AND A NORMAL COLOR. SHE LOVES TO PLAY WITH ME AND HER TOYS.AND RUNS AROUND THE HOUSE LIKE SHE NEVER HAD CANCER.I HAVE PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE,HOPE THE BIG GUY UPSTAIRS HEARD ME.WE GO BACK TO SEE THE VET AUG.17TH FOR A CHECK UP AND WHATS GOING ON WITH HER.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DOG ANGEL IS MY WHOLE LIFE.ANGEL IS PART CHIHUAHUA AND TERRIER AND AND WHEN SHE GOT CANCER,SHE WEIGHTED 12 LBS,NOW ANGEL IS UP TO 14 LBS. THERE HAS TO BE A CURE FOR CANCER,NOT JUST FOR ANIMALS BUT FOR HUMANS TOO.ITS OUT THERE,WHY WONT THE DRUG CO. RELEASE MORE INFO.I SEE WHERE ONE DRUG COST $5000,FOR A 30 DAY SUPPLY. .IS THAT RIGHT,THIS DRUG IS FOR DOGS ONLY.WCRONIN742@AOL.COM ITS NOT RIGHT.LETS FIND A CURE AND A CURE NOW. DARLA,PLEASE EMAIL ME BECAUSE MY LITTLE DOG ..ANGEL..HAS NASAL CANCER

ANGEK HAS HAD 3 TREATMENTS OF RAD,AND FOR 2 WEEKS SHE WAS NOT HERSELF.

AT THE START OF AUG,ANGEL STARTED PLAYING WITH HER TOYS,AND GIVING

KISSES AND EATING LIKE A HORSE.SHE IS ON A DIET OF COOKED HAMBURG

CARROTS,STRING BEANS,COOKED EGGS,2 DROPS OF SOMETHING TO HELP HER

IMMUNE SYSTEM.SHE MOVES HER BOWLS 2 DAILY,AND A NORMAL COLOR.

SHE LOVES TO PLAY WITH ME AND HER TOYS.AND RUNS AROUND THE HOUSE

LIKE SHE NEVER HAD CANCER.I HAVE PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE,HOPE THE

BIG GUY UPSTAIRS HEARD ME.WE GO BACK TO SEE THE VET AUG.17TH FOR A CHECK UP AND WHATS GOING ON WITH HER.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR DOG
ANGEL IS MY WHOLE LIFE.ANGEL IS PART CHIHUAHUA AND TERRIER AND AND
WHEN SHE GOT CANCER,SHE WEIGHTED 12 LBS,NOW ANGEL IS UP TO 14 LBS.
THERE HAS TO BE A CURE FOR CANCER,NOT JUST FOR ANIMALS BUT FOR
HUMANS TOO.ITS OUT THERE,WHY WONT THE DRUG CO. RELEASE MORE
INFO.I SEE WHERE ONE DRUG COST $5000,FOR A 30 DAY SUPPLY.
.IS THAT RIGHT,THIS DRUG IS FOR DOGS ONLY.WCRONIN742@AOL.COM

ITS NOT RIGHT.LETS FIND A CURE AND A CURE NOW.

]]> By: Charlien http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1389 Charlien Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:44:37 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-1389 In May, my 13 year old Terrier Mix was diagnosed with urethral cancer (transitional cell that effects the urinary area). I could see for several months she wasn't urinating properly but my Vet didn't take my concerns that serious (huge disappointment). So when she was diagnosed with the cancer it did stop me in my tracks for a week or so while we waited on the outside labs results to confirm. Then I kicked into high gear looking for treatment ... what she could handle and I could afford. I changed her diet and started her on Piroxicam and probiotics. I checked into Neoplasene and got mixed reviews on its results. Fortunately, I live in Houston and we have a huge specialist Vet facility here, Gulf Coast Animal Hospital. I met with the top Vet for all three departments and ended up doing all three treatments ... she had surgery first to remove all of the small growths, which immediately gave her relief. She had a chemo treatment and then she had 3 radiation treatments. The radiation caused some inflamation in her colon area but after a few weeks we've got that pretty much under control. She feels fine and I hope I can afford to continue with the chemo treatments to keep the spread prolonged. The only other choice I had was to wait it out until she could no longer urinate ... and it really just wasn't a choice. She now has great quality in her life and is healthy in all other aspects. These treatments have definitely prolonger her life. In May, my 13 year old Terrier Mix was diagnosed with urethral cancer (transitional cell that effects the urinary area). I could see for several months she wasn’t urinating properly but my Vet didn’t take my concerns that serious (huge disappointment). So when she was diagnosed with the cancer it did stop me in my tracks for a week or so while we waited on the outside labs results to confirm.

Then I kicked into high gear looking for treatment … what she could handle and I could afford. I changed her diet and started her on Piroxicam and probiotics. I checked into Neoplasene and got mixed reviews on its results. Fortunately, I live in Houston and we have a huge specialist Vet facility here, Gulf Coast Animal Hospital. I met with the top Vet for all three departments and ended up doing all three treatments … she had surgery first to remove all of the small growths, which immediately gave her relief. She had a chemo treatment and then she had 3 radiation treatments. The radiation caused some inflamation in her colon area but after a few weeks we’ve got that pretty much under control. She feels fine and I hope I can afford to continue with the chemo treatments to keep the spread prolonged.

The only other choice I had was to wait it out until she could no longer urinate … and it really just wasn’t a choice. She now has great quality in her life and is healthy in all other aspects. These treatments have definitely prolonger her life.

]]> By: Darla http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-589 Darla Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:47:26 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-589 I am one of those fortunate to live within 70 miles of a veterinary medical school with an oncology service. When my dog was diagnosed with nasal cancer, which is for all practical purposes inoperable, they recommended palliative radiation - to slow the tumor and to control pain. He had two treatments which involved only 15 minutes under anesthesia each time, and it doubled his life expectancy and quality. They preserved his vision with computerized mapping to aim the beam carefully and his only side effects were slight skin burning and hair loss on his muzzle. It was very well tolerated. I recommend it even if it cannot cure. I am one of those fortunate to live within 70 miles of a veterinary medical school with an oncology service. When my dog was diagnosed with nasal cancer, which is for all practical purposes inoperable, they recommended palliative radiation – to slow the tumor and to control pain. He had two treatments which involved only 15 minutes under anesthesia each time, and it doubled his life expectancy and quality. They preserved his vision with computerized mapping to aim the beam carefully and his only side effects were slight skin burning and hair loss on his muzzle. It was very well tolerated. I recommend it even if it cannot cure.

]]> By: Dr. Dressler http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-280 Dr. Dressler Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:02:09 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-280 Mike, you may want to read some of the other blog posts. This is a topic that can fill a book, and actually has, which is coming soon courtesy of yours truly. Some causes of cancer: -genetics -environmental toxins, especially herbicide, pesticide, industrial pollutants, smoke, fossil fuel emissions,etc -free radical excess contributed by lack of natural antioxidants in diet -carbohyrate excess found in commercial food -sodium nitrates and nitrites (preservatives) converted to carcinogenic compounds in the stomach -lack of sleep in total darkness -stress, anxiety, and lack of social outlet leading to stress hormones favoring the growth of cancer cells -dietary excess of a type of fat group called the omega six group setting up a cascade of reactions in the body that lead to cancer This is only a partial list. So it is clear that we have a disease that is part western world living, part lifestyle, part breeding, and part dog mental state. To completely answer your question it would be better try to read as many blog entries as possible.... I wish you good luck D Mike,
you may want to read some of the other blog posts. This is a topic that can fill a book, and actually has, which is coming soon courtesy of yours truly.
Some causes of cancer:
-genetics
-environmental toxins, especially herbicide, pesticide, industrial pollutants, smoke, fossil fuel emissions,etc
-free radical excess contributed by lack of natural antioxidants in diet
-carbohyrate excess found in commercial food
-sodium nitrates and nitrites (preservatives) converted to carcinogenic compounds in the stomach
-lack of sleep in total darkness
-stress, anxiety, and lack of social outlet leading to stress hormones favoring the growth of cancer cells
-dietary excess of a type of fat group called the omega six group setting up a cascade of reactions in the body that lead to cancer
This is only a partial list. So it is clear that we have a disease that is part western world living, part lifestyle, part breeding, and part dog mental state.
To completely answer your question it would be better try to read as many blog entries as possible….
I wish you good luck
D

]]> By: Mike http://www.dogcancerblog.com/radiation-therapy-and-dog-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Mike Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:43:46 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=162#comment-278 Not to change the subject, I am new to this site, a question about cancers? August 2007 I had a female German Sheppard 12years old diagnosed with heartworms, by my own fault I quite giving her the heart guard during the fall of 2006 and did not give her any in 2007. She started the 3 stage treatment, 1 shot wait 4-6weeks then two shots in 2 days, while going through the treatment I keep her in the house to keep her calm for the entire time until around March 2007 when she was retested for hesrt worms and the results were negative. But in December of 2007 I noticed a lump on her anus/top left side that looked like a dog tick, my vet tried to aspirate it but was unsuccessful because the material inside was solid, they told me to watch for changes. After about three weeks the mass had grown about 30% bigger and had changed colors. I had my vet remove the mass and the histopathology results confirmed that it was a Perianal Adenocarcoma with No metastasis in the surrounding tissue excised; it was about 3/8 to ½ inch in diameter. This dog had been spayed at 6weeks and was 12.5 years when this cancer formed; my vet said it was very rare for a spayed female to develop this type of cancerous mass and the ones that do usually die from the metastasis. I was feeding her science diet and change to Canidae all life stages dog food, missed with about 10% boneless salmon and 10% whole grain rice. The vet said it would be fine. Do you have any ideas about what can cause this type of cancer, heartworms, weak immune system, or any ideas of what can be done to prevent this cancer from returning? Not to change the subject, I am new to this site, a question about cancers? August 2007 I had a female German Sheppard 12years old diagnosed with heartworms, by my own fault I quite giving her the heart guard during the fall of 2006 and did not give her any in 2007. She started the 3 stage treatment, 1 shot wait 4-6weeks then two shots in 2 days, while going through the treatment I keep her in the house to keep her calm for the entire time until around March 2007 when she was retested for hesrt worms and the results were negative. But in December of 2007 I noticed a lump on her anus/top left side that looked like a dog tick, my vet tried to aspirate it but was unsuccessful because the material inside was solid, they told me to watch for changes. After about three weeks the mass had grown about 30% bigger and had changed colors. I had my vet remove the mass and the histopathology results confirmed that it was a Perianal Adenocarcoma with No metastasis in the surrounding tissue excised; it was about 3/8 to ½ inch in diameter. This dog had been spayed at 6weeks and was 12.5 years when this cancer formed; my vet said it was very rare for a spayed female to develop this type of cancerous mass and the ones that do usually die from the metastasis. I was feeding her science diet and change to Canidae all life stages dog food, missed with about 10% boneless salmon and 10% whole grain rice. The vet said it would be fine. Do you have any ideas about what can cause this type of cancer, heartworms, weak immune system, or any ideas of what can be done to prevent this cancer from returning?

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