Dr Sue is guest of on the podcast for Danish veterinarians Success in Veterinary Practice, hosted by Dr Søren Drimer Pejstrup. Here she discusses one of the tough to diagnose and tough to treat cancers, hemangiosarcoma in dogs. (Don’t worry the podcast is in English.)
Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Tarrytown, New York
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Sue Ettinger, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Tarrytown, New York
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 | PEER REVIEWED
Ana M. Cilursu, MD, lost three Rottweilers in a row to bone cancer.
The first dog, Hessa, had chondrosarcoma. She was not a candidate for surgery, and the tumor was quite aggressive.
The second and third dogs, Roddy and Maxine, had osteosarcoma. Both had amputations. Roddy started chemotherapy but developed lung metastases and a malignant pleural effusion several months into the treatment. Maxine did not have chemotherapy and developed spinal metastases three months after the amputation.
Lymphoma is a collection of cancers arising from the malignant transformation of lymphocytes. The common origin is lymphoreticular cells, even though lymphoma clinically is a diverse group of neoplasms. Lymphoma is one of the most common canine cancers, accounting for 7% to 24% of all canine tumors and 85% of hematopoietic tumors.1
The cause of lymphoma is largely unknown and multifactorial. Genetics can play a role, and chromosomal aberrations have been found.1 Dogs with previous immune-mediated thrombocytopenia have been associated with increased risk.2 Whether immunosuppressive medications can increase risk to dogs is unclear. Environmental causes have also been documented.1
Dogs of any age, gender, and breed can be affected with lymphoma, although affected dogs are typically middle-aged to older.1
Genetic predispositions have been noted in pedigrees of bull mastiffs, otter hounds, rottweilers, and Scottish terriers, pointing to a heritable risk.1 Several breeds, including golden retrievers, boxers, basset hounds, Saint Bernards, Scottish terriers, Airedales, Labrador retrievers, bulldogs, and poodles, are reported to be at increased risk.
Cutaneous and subcutaneous masses are very common in companion animal practice, and some veterinarians have become accustomed to monitoring growths that are small or slow growing and postponing surgery until the mass becomes larger.
Learn more about Dr Sue's early cancer detection program at WhyWaitAspirate.com
On The Pet Cancer Vet Dr Sue Ettinger takes pre-arranged calls from pet owners with a dog or cat with cancer to give information, support and hope. Click here to listen on The Radio Pet Lady Network.
ICYMI: Here is my Live video where I talk with Lap of Love co-founder Dr. Mary Gardner about pet cancer care and treatment, plus we answer some questions. 💜
🎥 Sneak peek for my latest vlog 🎥
Melanoma in Dogs: Overview, Skin and Digit
🖥 You can watch the full video on YouTube
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Melanomas are tumors of melanocytes, pigment cells, in dogs that can be benign or malignant. Malignant melanomas in dogs can be an aggressive cancer.
In this vlog, I cover an overview of melanoma in dogs including the common locations such as the oral cavity, digit and skin. I tell you all about where we find them, where they metastasize or spread to, what diagnostic tests you will want to do, how we treat, and the prognosis.
Come back for the next vlog for even more info on oral malignant melanoma, the most common malignant cancer in the mouth of dogs.
🎉 Celebrate the victories
Joey is a spectacular Main Coon cat, and his pancreatic carcinoma sadly grew back 3 months after surgery.
Now it’s 1 year anniversary.
In this video I explain how I’m treating him and why there are options for some pets with metastatic and recurrent cancer.
I also recently started to treat him for IBD. Yes sometimes our patients have multiple issues going on and often need multiple doctors.
Please learn about the options so you can make an educated decision. Consult with a cancer specialist or ask your veterinarian to consult with one. (I offer teleconsults through Fidu Vet)
💊 Want more information on Palladia and these metronomic protocols and how I have used it in my patients? Head on over to my YouTube channel and check out these vlogs 105 & 106
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🥳 IMO this is big!
When fighting cancer, I say we celebrate victories big and small. Celebrate often. Celebrate every day.
And today is no exception. Today I want to share Jesse’s celebration. 🎉
It has been FOUR YEARS & FOUR MONTHS since this 11 year old Schnauzer’s diagnosis of digit malignant melanoma.
After his surgery I treated with the melanoma immunotherapy vaccine and now he gets his booster every 6 months.
Four years is like 20 plus years for a person with cancer. He’s a survivor. Typically with surgery and the vaccine the median survival time is about 16 months. The 1-year survival rate is about 60%, and the 2-year is about 30%.
So, let me say it again, Jesse is out over 4 years. Why am I so excited? Because this is an aggressive cancer with a high metastatic rate, 30 to 40 % have metastasis at diagnosis. It makes me so happy to see my patients beat the statistics and #livelongerlivewell
Looking for more info on melanoma? I have 2 new vlogs coming out on melanoma including skin, digit and then oral malignant melanoma in the next few weeks, so please subscribe on YouTube so you will get notified when they are out.
