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Featuring Demian Dressler, DVM and Sue Ettinger, DVM, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology), authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide

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Signs of Dog Cancer and Decompensation

…cancer itself.) “Signs of Dog Cancer” Are Really “Signs of Dog Cancer Decompensation” Search for the warning signs of dog cancer, and you’ll find plenty of listicles that include items…

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Collection: Articles | Diagnosis | How Did This Happen?

Mast cell tumor treatment: chemotherapy

…(such as Prilosec). These can often be stopped after surgery, if the tumor has been successfully removed and spread has not occurred; some dogs may need these drugs long-term to…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Mast Cell Tumors | Radiation | Surgery

Mast cell tumor treatment: surgery and radiation

…after surgery, a follow up with radiation treatment provides excellent long term local control. The vast majority (85% to 95%) of dogs with low- or intermediate-grade MCT remain tumor-free two…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Chemotherapy | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Mast Cell Tumors | Radiation | Surgery

Innovations in Dog Cancer Care

…Palladia has been manufactured for dogs and I believe his research stems from human research, but perhaps there might be other research out there that could give me an indication?…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Diagnosis | Full Spectrum Cancer Care

CCNU Use for Lympho Rescue Protocols

…investigating a clinical trial with Liposomal clodronate but no teaching vet school is very near me that is doing the study. I’ll search for DTIC. Let this cancer madness stop!…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Found a Bump/Lump on My Dog | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 2: Nutraceuticals

Disruptive Stress and Dog Cancer

…deliberately increase life quality daily. You may want to read the Guide, which has done the work of assessing the various supplements and so on for you. You can search

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Emotional Management | Your Role as Your Dog's Guardian

Dog food and cancer: help fight this problem!

…referred me to yesterday (21st also) as I could not find it earlier. It is sometimes difficult to find things on blogs even using the search box. Any suggestions on…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Causes | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet

Carcinoma of the Anal Sac, part 2

…effective part of your team. Sometimes people have to search around to find the right vet, but many times this is not necessary. Hope this helps Dr D Melinda Buckley…

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Collection: Apoptosis | Articles | Cancer Type | Diagnosis | Found a Bump/Lump on My Dog | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Perianal and Anal Sac Tumors

A Dog With Bone Cancer

…was bone cancer. Recently, I came accross a term called Hypotrophic Osteopathy that links limping with tumors in the lung. Dr. Dressler, could you explain this further? Nicky I noticed…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Osteosarcoma

Dog Cancer and the Malaria Drug Artemisinin

…some research posted on artemisinin from the U. of Wasahington. They called it a magic bullet against cancer. They are currently working to combine it with transferrin outside the body…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 2: Nutraceuticals | Osteosarcoma

But Cancer Treatment at My Dog’s Age?

Judith Conigliaro When my dog was diagnosed with bladder cancer at age 10, I opted for non-surgical treatment. I began research online, found tons of information on your site and…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Full Spectrum Cancer Care

Why I love being an oncologist

…a see thru patch over incision and we’re to go back next Wed. Judy Brown P.S. Looked up integrative vet (not familiar with that term) and there is one in…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Diagnosis | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Working with Professionals

Where Do I Begin?

…blog are searching for information. Once a true malignancy has developed, the realities can feel utterly unacceptable. This leads to information gathering. Whenever we are faced with situations that appear…

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Diagnosis | Emotional Management | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Managing Side Effects from Conventional Treatments | Your Role as Your Dog's Guardian

Signs of Dog Lymph Node Cancer

…area In front of the shoulder area In the hamstring area (back of the thigh) In the armpit In the groin area where the inner thigh connects with the abdominal…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Type | Diagnosis | Found a Bump/Lump on My Dog | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Lymphoma

Facing Dog Cancer? This Is Your First Priority

…is going to help the most,’” Dr. Dressler writes. “But today, after years of experience and research, and with still no magical cure for cancer, I have a different answer….

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Collection: Articles | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Emotional Management | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 5: Brain Chemistry Modification

Are Overweight Dogs at a Higher Risk for Cancer?

…book, Dr. Dressler points out that we aren’t 100% certain WHY obesity might cause cancer. But we may have a clue in new research that has shown fat cells secrete…

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Collection: Articles | Cancer Causes | Cancer Prevention | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 4: The Dog Cancer Diet | Mammary Tumors

Analysis Paralysis With Dog Cancer

…that were not explored in the examination room with the vet or the conventional oncologist. The search for information is on and many things pop up on the radar. Perhaps…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Diagnosis | Emotional Management | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Surgery

DCA Not Advised At This Time for Dog Cancer

DCA, also called dichloroacetic acid or sodium dichloroacetate, is gaining popularity for dog cancer. It is now widely available. In the search for something better, Guardians are scouring the internet…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments

An Overview of What Else Can I Do?

…topics are addressed in detail in the Guide as well and in this blog. Use the search bar on the right side of this page. You should also mind costs…

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Collection: Articles | Chemotherapy | Choosing Treatments with Confidence | Full Spectrum Cancer Care | Full Spectrum Cancer Care Step 1: Conventional Treatments | Radiation | Surgery | Your Role as Your Dog's Guardian

Full Spectrum Cancer Treatment for Dogs to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity

…have time to do some research before you plunge into treatments. You really DO have time to adopt a Full Spectrum Mindset and thoroughly research your options before you make…

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Collection: Articles | Book Excerpts: Free Chapters from the best-selling The Dog Cancer Survival Guide | Featured | Full Spectrum Cancer Care

DogCancer.TV: Soft Tissue Sarcomas- What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer

…’cause your best chance are good long term control for these cancers is if your first surgery is wide and aggressive and you don’t need to go back in into…

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