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osteosarcoma and chemo
7 February 2012
10:06 pm
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My great dane baby boy just turned 4 yrs old on jan 3rd. He was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma 1 month ago and had immediate front leg amputation. He is doing very well. We have to decide if we are going to treat with chemo. Some things we have read tell us that chemo is not effective for chondrosarcoma? Any suggestions?

8 February 2012
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Hi there pongocone. We're sorry that you got the bad news, you are so young. Hopefully you are no longer in that awful pain anymore and are back to your old self!

You may want to check these Forum Search Results about chrondrosarcoma. There's a lot of good information and even an interview with a veterinary oncologist.

Have you seen an oncologist yet? This person would be the best one to give you input about whether or not chemo can help your pup fight cancer. Unfortunately the oncologist we interviewed in our video says that chemo is a "long shot" for chondro :( This post tells more.

Whatever you decide, always try to remember that every day is a gift together. Make the most of it, and take us along on your adventures. We're here to help any way we can.

It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four.™
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8 February 2012
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Welcome to the site.  I am unfamiliar with Chrondrosarcoma, but I thought that might be a question/topic that could be raised at the Webinar with the oncologist tonight?  If traditional chemo won't help, is there any data on Metronomic Protocol for this type of cancer?  Just a thought.

Glad to hear your baby is recovering well from the amp.  Good luck!

Zeus is an 11.5 year old Husky mix who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in Nov. 2011 and underwent a front right leg amputation on 12/1/11.  A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit who is in the fight of his life. http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
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