Chemotherapy is commonly used as an adjunct to a primary therapy like surgery or radiation therapy to slow the rate of metastasis for any bone tumor, which, unfortunately, is common with bone tumors. Chemotherapy is unlikely to cure most dogs with osteosarcoma but can prolong a good quality of life. 9 июл. 2020 г.
How long do dogs with bone cancer live?
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.
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.
Can dogs with bone cancer survive?
It's sad to say, but dogs with bone cancer do not have a very long life expectancy, especially if the cancer has metastasized. Dogs who have an amputation followed by chemotherapy may live up to a year. However, some dogs have been known to live up to five or six years after treatment.
How quickly does bone cancer in dogs progress?
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.
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