Comments on: The Number One Way to Cure Canine Cancer http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/ Dr. Demian Dressler, DVM, the dog cancer vet blogs about canine cancer Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:34:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: judy and gilles http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1843 judy and gilles Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:01 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1843 Dr.Dressler, I agree with your comment about removing the cancer cells and recently heard on the radio news about a treatment for liver cancer called "microwave ablation". Although they were speaking of human cancer, my thoughts immediately turned to canine cancer and if this is a viable treatment. If you would like, I could try to find more about what hospital was doing the treatment and the doctor who was interviewed. Hopefully this may be another way to get rid of the cancer cells... judy p.s. to Joanne and Cassie, thank you so much for the diet recipe. I have been looking for something to feed my dogs that does not break the bank and is reasonable to find and fix. Dr.Dressler,
I agree with your comment about removing the cancer cells and recently heard on the radio news about a treatment for liver cancer called “microwave ablation”. Although they were speaking of human cancer, my thoughts immediately turned to canine cancer and if this is a viable treatment. If you would like, I could try to find more about what hospital was doing the treatment and the doctor who was interviewed. Hopefully this may be another way to get rid of the cancer cells…
judy

p.s. to Joanne and Cassie, thank you so much for the diet recipe. I have been looking for something to feed my dogs that does not break the bank and is reasonable to find and fix.

]]> By: Joanne & Cassie/Canada http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1840 Joanne & Cassie/Canada Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:13 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1840 Dear Dr. Dressler: I had contacted you in the fall of last year about Cassies' inoprable mast cell tumor on the hock of her leg. We opted for Chemo - very expensive, yes it is. We did have some Pet Insurance which helped. At any rate Cassie has been Cancer Free since her Chemo. She just had a blood workup done last week and the Vet said it was excellent. Now having said all of this I give Cassie the following in her diet: 1. Dog Immune from Aloha Medicinals 2. Dog food with no wheat or glutens - dry 3. four fish oil capsules daily 5. one tumeric capsule daily 6. pure yogurt 7. flax seed powder 8. dried chicken pieces for treats 9. acidophilus Bifidobacterium I do not know if this will help any of the people above but I hope so. Keep the faith people and listen to Dr.Dressler. Joanne & Cassie - Ottawa, CANADA Dear Dr. Dressler:
I had contacted you in the fall of last year about Cassies’ inoprable mast cell tumor on the hock of her leg. We opted for Chemo – very expensive, yes it is. We did have some Pet Insurance which helped. At any rate Cassie has been Cancer Free since her Chemo. She just had a blood workup done last week and the Vet said it was excellent. Now having said all of this I give Cassie the following in her diet:
1. Dog Immune from Aloha Medicinals
2. Dog food with no wheat or glutens – dry
3. four fish oil capsules daily
5. one tumeric capsule daily
6. pure yogurt
7. flax seed powder
8. dried chicken pieces for treats
9. acidophilus Bifidobacterium
I do not know if this will help any of the people above but I hope so. Keep the faith people and listen to Dr.Dressler.
Joanne & Cassie – Ottawa, CANADA

]]> By: Brian Roney http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1787 Brian Roney Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:54:05 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1787 Hey Dr.....I have a dog that is 80 pounds, with a tumor behind his eye..it is causing some bulging in the eye.....I have him on a new higher protein diet, with fresh vegies and more exercise......the vet thinks it is cancerous..but the biopsy is too difficult and expensise. He is one, anti-imflamtoies, and a pain killer....I also hav him on a small does of omega-3 - two caps a day. Do you think that he could use more? Any other thougths that might help? Thanks, Brian Roney Hey Dr…..I have a dog that is 80 pounds, with a tumor behind his eye..it is causing some bulging in the eye…..I have him on a new higher protein diet, with fresh vegies and more exercise……the vet thinks it is cancerous..but the biopsy is too difficult and expensise. He is one, anti-imflamtoies, and a pain killer….I also hav him on a small does of omega-3 – two caps a day. Do you think that he could use more? Any other thougths that might help?

Thanks,

Brian Roney

]]> By: Nicole http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Nicole Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:05:43 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1556 Our almost five year old Boxer Titan was diagnosed last Saturday with stage 4 lymphoma. He had stopped eating completely, and was lethargic. The vet said we could start all the diagnostic testing and chemotherapy, but frankly she thought we would be better off to put him on prednisone and get a few more good weeks out of him. We have three kids and Titan has been part of their lives for the last five years. The news landed hard on all of us. We are not able to afford chemotherapy after researching it. Now after a week on Prednisone, we are noticing changes in his personality as well as other side effects of the meds. I'm torn between prolonging his life and ending his misery. nicole Our almost five year old Boxer Titan was diagnosed last Saturday with stage 4 lymphoma. He had stopped eating completely, and was lethargic. The vet said we could start all the diagnostic testing and chemotherapy, but frankly she thought we would be better off to put him on prednisone and get a few more good weeks out of him. We have three kids and Titan has been part of their lives for the last five years. The news landed hard on all of us. We are not able to afford chemotherapy after researching it. Now after a week on Prednisone, we are noticing changes in his personality as well as other side effects of the meds. I’m torn between prolonging his life and ending his misery. nicole

]]> By: Diana Marsden http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1541 Diana Marsden Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:45:30 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1541 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!Someone help soon. Our beloved Otis 5 years old was diagnosed with cancer today Sept.14 @ 3:oopm the vet said it started somewhere else in his body and now his lungs is full of cancer, he only became sick 1 week ago.He said we would have to take him to a bigger city to find out where it started but we need to do it right away for he has days maybe a week or two and gave him a cortizone shot then pills of Dexamethasone 75mg.twice a day.Please help is there hope?We are desperate before it's to late! Sincerely: Diana and Otis PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!Someone help soon. Our beloved Otis 5 years old was diagnosed with cancer today Sept.14 @ 3:oopm the vet said it started somewhere else in his body and now his lungs is full of cancer, he only became sick 1 week ago.He said we would have to take him to a bigger city to find out where it started but we need to do it right away for he has days maybe a week or two and gave him a cortizone shot then pills of Dexamethasone 75mg.twice a day.Please help is there hope?We are desperate before it’s to late!
Sincerely: Diana and Otis

]]> By: Kathy http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 Kathy Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:37:28 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1531 My 12-1/2 year old ridgeback had a fibrosarcoma removed 10 days ago. It's either a high Grade II or a III, depending on interpretation of the pathology reports from what I can tell (surgeon and oncologist had slightly different interpretations). I'm going to go with metronomic chemo. There was some thought I should do conventional chemo, but given her age, the recurrence rate (40-50% seems to be the range), and the fact she's kind of a baby, I don't see putting her through the full chemo when from what I can find online, there's not a huge difference in survival times. So I guess I'm comfortable with the decision but there's that residue of guilt about not doing EVERYTHING. Realistically, a 12-1/2 year old ridgeback isn't looking at a long time horizon under normal circumstances, which is another consideration. But I gather this is a 3-6 month horizon, in all probability. Would you agree? She recovered well from surgery, feels good, eats like a pig, and seems like herself. So I'm going for quality over quantity, and hope this is the right call. any thoughts welcome... My 12-1/2 year old ridgeback had a fibrosarcoma removed 10 days ago. It’s either a high Grade II or a III, depending on interpretation of the pathology reports from what I can tell (surgeon and oncologist had slightly different interpretations). I’m going to go with metronomic chemo. There was some thought I should do conventional chemo, but given her age, the recurrence rate (40-50% seems to be the range), and the fact she’s kind of a baby, I don’t see putting her through the full chemo when from what I can find online, there’s not a huge difference in survival times. So I guess I’m comfortable with the decision but there’s that residue of guilt about not doing EVERYTHING. Realistically, a 12-1/2 year old ridgeback isn’t looking at a long time horizon under normal circumstances, which is another consideration. But I gather this is a 3-6 month horizon, in all probability. Would you agree? She recovered well from surgery, feels good, eats like a pig, and seems like herself. So I’m going for quality over quantity, and hope this is the right call. any thoughts welcome…

]]> By: kris http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 kris Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:57:26 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1442 Our Pug Kasey K has just been diagnosed with mouth cancer- I see surgery is the option of choice- how can they do surgery on his mouth and sinus's and give him any quality of life? We are devastated and financially we will not be able to afford surgery or chemo... just to walk in for a consult is $200.00 I make 12.00 an hr- come on I feel horrible that because I can't pay for surgery he will die.. do I have any options? I am so afraid of loosing him but I will not allow him to suffer. thanks to anyone who can help us through this. Kris Our Pug Kasey K has just been diagnosed with mouth cancer- I see surgery is the option of choice- how can they do surgery on his mouth and sinus’s and give him any quality of life?
We are devastated and financially we will not be able to afford surgery or chemo… just to walk in for a consult is $200.00 I make 12.00 an hr- come on I feel horrible that because I can’t pay for surgery he will die.. do I have any options? I am so afraid of loosing him but I will not allow him to suffer. thanks to anyone who can help us through this.
Kris

]]> By: Shelley Russo http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1408 Shelley Russo Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:47:31 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1408 Thanks for answering Dr. Dressler. I found out this morning that the tumor on Pugsley's rear leg is low grade 2. We head out to VetMed next Wednesday morning. They called the new drug "Pax 2" or something sounding very similar. Any thoughts? Again, thank you. Thanks for answering Dr. Dressler. I found out this morning that the tumor on Pugsley’s rear leg is low grade 2. We head out to VetMed next Wednesday morning. They called the new drug “Pax 2″ or something sounding very similar. Any thoughts? Again, thank you.

]]> By: Anu Shyam http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1405 Anu Shyam Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:50:35 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1405 Aloha doctor You mentioned that there are times when surgery is impossible. Can surgery through laser be used effectively in such cases. Anu Aloha doctor

You mentioned that there are times when surgery is impossible. Can surgery through laser be used effectively in such cases.

Anu

]]> By: james carrell http://www.dogcancerblog.com/the-number-one-way-to-cure-canine-cancer/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 james carrell Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:40:08 +0000 http://www.dogcancerblog.com/?p=959#comment-1402 MY advice to everyone,,,,try contacting a HOMEOPATHIC Vet. They seem to understand more about the "CANCER" than any conventional vet ever would. And as far as the Vet throwing the K-9 immunity info away,,,,,DEFINITELY stay away from ALL that negative energy. I KNOW,,,,,,,,,you see, my OLD/conventional vets actually gave my baby "CANCER",,,and then they wanted to use THE SAME meds that made her so sick,,to treat her "CANCER". We jumped ship, went to a HOMEOPATHIC VET. We lost our baby back in April, but the knowledge that we gained was unbelievable. We lost her,, BUT SHE WAS NOT IN PAIN,,,,and without using painkillers!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck everyone MY advice to everyone,,,,try contacting a HOMEOPATHIC Vet.
They seem to understand more about the “CANCER” than any conventional vet ever would. And as far as the Vet throwing the K-9 immunity info away,,,,,DEFINITELY stay away from ALL that negative energy. I KNOW,,,,,,,,,you see, my OLD/conventional vets actually gave my baby “CANCER”,,,and then they wanted to use THE SAME meds that made her so sick,,to treat her “CANCER”. We jumped ship, went to a HOMEOPATHIC VET.
We lost our baby back in April, but the knowledge that we gained was unbelievable. We lost her,, BUT SHE WAS NOT IN PAIN,,,,and without using painkillers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
good luck everyone

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