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Originally Posted by tom134  Has anyone tried radiation treatment? Our rott was diagnosed last week and we are persuing such a treatment. It's essentially two shots of radiation (one per day) and is supposed to aleviate any pain for up to two months. Her OC is in apparent in her front left radius. Apparently the treatment has been successful in 78-94 percent of dogs according to the vet we are working with. |
What is success? That the dog lives a few days longer? I would really find out about those statistics....because it does not seem real to me.
Most often by the time the dog is showing symptoms or there is lump, the cancer has already seeded itself in other organs. At the most the radiation treatments buy a little time. How much are these treatments?
I am so sorry that your dog has been diagnosed with this awful disease. I would really read up on the stats. and see if it is worth putting your dog through radiation treatments before proceeding.
Gina