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CAROL OSBORNE, D.V.M., is a leading authority on alternative and holistic veterinary medicine, advanced biotechnologies, the new clinical science of anti-aging medicine and aging-related pet diseases. She is our nation’s first veterinarian to be certified as a Diplomat of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine and is the only veterinarian in the world to hold that title. She is the founder and president of the American Pet Institute, a non profit public foundation for animal welfare and PAAWS, Pet Anti-Aging Wellness Society. Dr. Carol has pioneered the exploration of new therapies for the treatment and prevention of age-related degenerative disease, as well as promotion of optimum health and performance for pets. Dr. Carol is the inventor and developer of PAAWS, Pet Anti-Aging Wellness System for dogs and cats,AS SEEN ON TV. Dr. Carol holds both scientific patents. VitaLife is her newest anti-aging and arthritis wellness vitamin supplement. She is the author of international bestsellers Naturally Healthy Dogs and Naturally Healthy Cats. European book sales records topped 200,000 copies with translation into 12 different languages. Dr. Carol has been featured in USA Today, USA Weekend, The Los Angeles Times and the New York Daily News. She is the author of more than 200 articles in veterinary journals and popular magazines. Dr. Osborne is also an Emmy-nominated television journalist and has gained national prominence through her frequent TV appearances. Visit Dr. Carol online at www.carolonpets.com or call her toll free 1-866-372-2765.

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    Lymphosarcoma Cancer In Dogs by Dr. Carol, DVM


    Lymphosarcoma is also known as lymphoma or non-Hodgkin's' lymphoma.  It is one of the most common cancers treated in small animal veterinary practices today.

    Many different species develop Lymphosarcoma.  The most common form of Lymphosarcoma in dogs is that which starts in the lymph nodes.  Your dog may feel fine and have no clinical symptoms other than enlarged lymph nodes.  Usually the first place this is noticed is under the jaw.  Other forms of Lymphosarcoma can start in the chest, abdomen, bone marrow, or skin.

    FACT    :      In advanced cases, the cancer can spread, which vets call “metastasize”, to involve multiple sites.

    DIAGNOSIS

    Because Lymphosarcoma can spread to almost any tissue in the body, a thorough work-up needs to be done to determine stage of disease.  This lets us know how advanced the disease has become and ultimately helps us decide what treatment would be most beneficial.  Typically, staging includes the following tests.
    • Cytology – Lymph  node cells
    • Blood
    • Abdominal radiographs
    • Abdominal ultrasound
    • Bone marrow analysis
    It is not always necessary to do all of the tests listed above, however, these help give us an indication of the stage of your pet’s cancer and his/her general health and ability to undergo treatment.

    STAGES

    Lymphosarcoma is staged from Stage I to Stage V.  Stage I disease means that the cancer is confined to only one lymph node.  State I is rarely diagnosed in pets.  Stage II refers to cancer in more than one node but in one region of the body.  Stage III refers to cancer in nodes generalized in the body.  Stage IV means disease is not only in the nodes but also in the spleen or liver.  Stage V refers to all of the above plus cancer in the bone marrow, blood or other sites not listed above.  There is also a sub classification of “A” or “B”.  “A” means that the patient is not ill with the disease while “B” means that the patient is showing clinical symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fluid in the lungs, etc.  Stage IIIA is usually the earliest we detect the disease in dogs.  Even higher stages of Lymphosarcoma are very treatable.

    TREATMENT

    Chemotherapy – means “chemical” treatment and refers to drug therapy.  Anti-cancer drugs can be administered intravenously, subcutaneously or even orally depending on the drug chosen.  Fortunately, animals tolerate these treatments far better than people.  The incidence of side effects tends to be less than 5 percent.

    Will there be hair loss?  In general, no.  Exceptions include Poodles, which are at risk for chemotherapy induced hair loss.  Old English Sheepdogs are also at higher risk.  If any hair is lost, it will regrow after treatment is stopped.

    While Lymphosarcoma is a very treatable disease, it is not a curable disease.  
    What are chances of remission and how long will it last?  It does depend on the TYPE of Lymphosarcoma present, but in general, greater than 90% of dogs will achieve a complete remission.  The average length of remission is 8-12 months.

    What happens after my pet comes out of remission?  Your pet can be retreated at that time.  Second and third remissions are always possible.

    Cost of treatment – Treatment costs can start at $500 and reach $2,000 for larger pets.  The Oncology Service at OVRS is involved in funded clinical trials.  Our goal is treating Lymphosarcoma is to give your pet not only quantity of time but more important quality time.

    RENAL LYMPHOSARCOMA

    Renal Lymphosarcoma is the term used when the kidneys are the primary site of involvement.  Signs include those of kidney dysfunction/failure; initially cats drink and urinate a lot.  Later, cats lose their appetite, vomit and become depressed.

    MEDIASTINAL LYMPHOSARCOMA

    The Mediastinum is a term used for “lymph” tissue near the heart and lungs.  These cats have difficulty breathing because the cancer forms a “tumor” mass in their chest or causes excess fluid to accumulate around their lungs.

    BONE MARROW LYMPHOSARCOMA: LEUKEMIA

    If the cancer was confined to the bone marrow, it would be called Leukemia.  The signs seen would relate to the type of blood cell affected in the bone marrow.  The bone marrow normally makes red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infection and platelets that help blood to clot.  A decreased number of these cells as a result of Leukemia would cause:  anemia, infections, and bleeding disorders respectively.  
    DIAGNOSIS

    Diagnosis is confirmed by a tissue biopsy, which is a microscopic examination of tissue from the specific site involved.  To completely evaluate a dog suspected of having this type of cancer, a detailed exam is necessary to determine whether or not the cancer has spread to involve any other areas of the body.  Veterinary cancer specialists (Oncologists) refer to this as “STAGING”.  Diagnostic Procedures used to ‘STAGE” the cancer include:
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    • Cytology – analyze cells in enlarged lymph node and look at them under microscope.  Removing a few cells with a needle gives a good idea of what’s going on.
    • Blood tests.
    • X-Rays
    • Ultrasound
    • Bone Marrow Analysis
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    Once the extent of the cancer is determined by ‘STAGING”, the best treatment can be determined.

    TREATMENT

    Ninety percent of dogs treated with chemotherapy go into remission, which means the cancer is no longer detectible.  Remission is not a cure, but it does allow good quality of life.  Eight to Ten Months is the average remission and survival time.  In this veterinarians personal clinical experience dogs with this type of cancer have enjoyed a high quality of life for 2 years past diagnosis when given PAAWS or VitaLife along with an anti-cancer diet. Unlike humans, less than five percent of dogs experience serious side effects from Chemotherapy, which can include:
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    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea
    • Appetite Loss
    • Lethargy
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    Dogs don’t lose their hair like people (except Poodles, Old English Sheepdogs) do with Chemotherapy, but some do lose their whiskers.

    COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS


    There are quite a few considerations that go into designing a supplement program for a cancer pet patient.  
    •   Will the supplement interfere with chemotherapy?
    •   Is immune stimulation potentially harmful?
    •   Has the patient lost his or her appetite due to the illness?

     

    Below is a brief listing of supplements that may be helpful with cancer treatment.  No doses are provided because every animal should receive an individual evaluation. Full spectrum supplements like PAAWS and VitaLife are very beneficial for most canine cancer patients.
    • ge study suggested that beta-carotene accelerated development of lung cancer in smokers.  This might be important if your pet lives with a smoker.
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      There are holistic veterinarians, like Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM who specialize in homeopathic treatments, and those who have a special interest in homeopathic treatment of cancer.  Any pet owner considering homeopathic cancer treatment should consult a homeopathic veterinarian.  This is a brief list of some homeopathic agents often used in cancer treatments and this prescription is best left to the specialists.
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    • Arsenicum Album
    • Arsenicum Iodatum (Ars-I)
    • Asterias (Aster)
    • Cadmium Sulphide (Cadm-s)
    • Calcarea carbonica (Calc or Calc carb)
    • Carbo Animalis (Carb an)
    • Carbo
    • Carcinosic (carc)
    • Conium maculatum (Conium)
    • Graphites
    • Hydrastis (Hydr)
    • Mercurius corrosives (Merc cor, Nitric acid (Nit ac)
    • Phosphorus (Phos)
    • Phytolacca (Phyt)
    • Silicea (Sil)
    • Sulphur
    • Thuja
    • Cell salts
    • Tumor nosodes – vaccines made from cancer cells
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    Homeopathic: no food ten minutes before or after
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    • Silicea 6c – give one pellet once every two days for four weeks.
    • Phosphorus 6c – give one pellet once every two days for four weeks for tumors which bleed persistently.
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    Copyright (c) 2008 Dr Carol Osborne D.V.M. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED  Please do not copy in any manner, print or electronic, without permission from the author.

    Dr Carol OsborneAbout The Author: Dr. Carol Osborne is a world-renowned veterinarian and author. A pioneer in the field of dog supplements, anti-aging medicine and longevity research for pets, Dr. Carol is the original creator of  PAAWS: Pet Anti-Aging Wellness System, for dogs and cats, AS SEEN On TV. Dr. Carol holds both scientific patents. VitaLife is her newest, most advanced formula is the pet anti-aging wellness supplement, . Dr. Osborne holds both scientific product patents.  For more information visit http://www.drcarol.com/ or email DrCarol@DrCarol.com. Call Dr. Carol toll free at 1-866-372-2765.

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