Yes, Ill give some links but to help sum it up. Its using regular chemo therapy so far cistplatin and bleomycin  have so far been studied. So you use regular chemo in injection form or (i think regular IV) and they use electrode probes/plates or needles to open up the cell membrane to trigger local uptake of the chemo therapy thus allow for local control and in some cases eradication of the mass. it can be repeated if necessary if the tumor regrow. It has been used all across Australia for melanomas in both people and dogs There have been "studies" since 1998, 2002, 2008 and Im sure others inbetween. from what Ive read, no one has really followed through with continued research or started their own trails consistently in order to get full research. but it seems super promising. I spoke with this lady in Australia and she said almost all of the oncologist there offer it. Make you wonder then why arent we? It seem to have minimal side effects, but is still currently deemed "experimental", however the results and journals all seem to have really good results, if not cured, definitely controlled.

So far Ive only found locations who offer it in NY, CA, Missouri, and seattle,washington, (I think)Supposedly Dr Tripp from seattle  pioneered it for the west coast and trained many others.

I cant remember if I saw that Dr Sue Ettinger from new york does it or not, That is my next contact to see what her suggestion is or any more insight on it.

Univ is close to me, but the oncologist I spoke with stated it was new to them and wasnt sure if the "probes" could reach Neka(my dog) deep residual dirty margins, but from what Ive read it seems that it could be good for that, so I was confused, hence needing to do more research. I dont know if its because they arent as experience or exactly the reason.  I did read that different plates/probes and needles can be used depending on the type of tumor. The treatments are anywhere from 1-4 to start and only about 10mn long...

I hate to get too excited and get let down but man this seems super promising. I have already contacted my oncologist, and the U of I who Ive had consults with previously and neither had any suggestions. I find this somewhat disappointing since it seem to be something up and comming.

Heres some links:

http://caninech.....in-horses/

http://www.vcsc.....cians/cipy

http://onlineli.....117.x/epdf

http://www.rese.....rPage=true

http://www.vete.....Treatment/

Heres also a study about how a colon was treated   in Ireland: with pics

http://www.vete.....Treatment/

Another study with pics of the successes of ECT on a peri-anal abscess.

http://www.rese.....emotherapy

Hello jerry,

Yes my girl is still doing great!!.She was so happy on the 4th and her birthday..:).. its just the silent left over CA cells that have my mind whirling.

I actually did get ahold of Dr. Chelsea Tripp from washington State, shes kind of the spokes person for the ECT on the west coast and has traveled speaking about it too. Shes been doing it for about 5 yrs and learned directly from the source(I forget the dr name). She felt that my girl was a candidate but, there is some uncertainty if ECTcould reach all the cells on the "deeper" level, but she said itd be worth a try,  and she gave me some insight on how shed approach it. Unfortunately I cant just drive to Washington,(man I wish I could!!) but she said shed be willing to consult with Univ of missouri, (its just they are very new at it, a bit under 2 yrs) Ive talked with them and of course they are pushing radiation because its definite, but I also wonder if the hesitation is just because of the lack of studies on the ECT.

The oncologist I spoke with at univ of missouri has only treated 3 tumors in 2 yrs, made me nervous, but he was the radiation specialist, so I am contacting one of their medical oncologist, to yet again, explain my girls case and what Ive discussed with Dr Tripp. So more phone calls, and I hope to have it scheduled in the next week or so. Its about a 6hr drive for us, so I want everything in order before I head out. Dr Tripp said shed recommend 2 treatments 1 week apart so I will also discuss that with Univ of Mo.

I just hope Im making the right decision, its like if I know the radiation will definite kill the cells but yet Im choosing to do this new procedure  with similar results, but with some unknowns yet with little to no immediate side effects and only about 15mn procedure. At about half or less the cost of definite radiation. I just don't want to loose all my funds (CC limits..lol) in case she has costs I have to cover in the future.

At this point I just need to make the face to face consult and see how I feel with the people that are going to perform the procedure, I guess I can always walk away if Im not comfortable... its only a 6 hr drive...lol I get myself so nauseated and worked up over these decisions, mostly because they are life changing decisions that are left in my hands, and there can be a wrong decision, that decisions could affect her outcome. uug

Man wish I had the funds to go to washington.

Ok rambled enough.

oh my gosh.. I just made an appointment with her for next tues then I saw this post..lol....trying to see if I might push it to monday.. but I guess whats one more day...lol.. man does my OCD kick in.. ironically, im only that way with my pets...lol.. I am so nervous.. mostly because I want it to work.. a part of me is like, should I just do the radiation...uug...they know the results from that.. a sure kill, well at least thats what they tell me... the other part of me is like this could work too.. problem is lack of studies and approach...I feel shes too healthy to take chances and sit back and just do palliative..I mean lungs, and the rest of her is great!!!...Dr Tripp from Washington stated she has used it on high grade STS and has had a 9 month success rate, on average.. to me that doesnt seem long.. but I suppose its hard to say, each case is so unique.. Im hoping because her location was so fleshy and shallow.. the "deep" areas can be reached successfully. As that was a bit of a concern. Itll be a long week to wait..uug.

Thanks again.. this has been so helpful for me to just ramble and write it all out. Not having others around you that really understand the effort and the "why's" we do this for our fur loved ones..Its hard for people to understand the cost and deep hearted love we invest into these guys. But ive always said.. its our job. we took them on, our earth and actions most likely created these cancer mutating cells, the least we can do is help them to the best of our ability.. ..Ok, totally off topic..lol.

here some more cool pics..studies...warning.. Graphic!!

http://petcance.....ectvet.htm