Without therapy average survival time is approximately two months. This is primarily determined by the discomfort associated with the primary tumour. If amputation is performed the average survival time is increased to six and a half months with 2% of patients alive after two years.
How quickly does bone cancer progress in dogs?
In the axial skeleton the tumor does not grow rapidly as do the appendicular tumors, thus leading to a more insidious course of disease. The tumor may be there for as long as two years before it is formally diagnosed.
Is bone cancer painful in dogs?
Osteosarcoma is very painful. If your dog has an osteosarcoma of the limb (appendicular osteosarcoma), lameness or a distinct swelling may be noted. Your dog may be more lethargic, have loss of appetite, and be reluctant to walk or play due to pain caused by the tumor on the bone.
What can you do for a dog with bone cancer?
What is the treatment for dogs with bone cancer? Because osteosarcoma is such an aggressive disease, treatment is often amputation of the limb followed by chemotherapy. While amputation may seem extreme it may help to prevent the cancer from spreading and most dogs do very well with three legs.
Is bone cancer in dogs fatal?
Treatment & Prognosis of Bone Cancer in Dogs Dogs diagnosed and treated for bone cancer may live for another 1 - 6 years. Unfortunately a bone cancer diagnosis is never an easy journey and often proves fatal even when treated with surgery and therapy. New therapies and procedures are always being studied.
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