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Four different vets now, including the consulting Oncologist from U of MN, have now been pretty clear on the recommendation that for significantly improved odds for delaying or preventing recurrence of his grade 3 of 3 STS Nerve Sheath Tumor, the only real option is radiation. Everyone has been subtle and not pushy, but the studies are clear.
CT is being scheduled. I could still change my mind after that.
But anyone who has opted for this treatment and wants to fill me in on what to expect, we would greatly appreciate it.
Lisa 
and Pofi
Lisa, Minneapolis
On October 27, 2016, nearly 6 months after amputation, and 18 months since his cancer likely started, we lost Pofi to a recurrence of Soft Tissue Sarcoma in his spine quite suddenly. His canine sister also succumbed to cancer on March 1, 2019 - we lavished her with our love in the interim, but life was never quite the same without her only real canine friend. Cliff kitty had to leave us, too, suddenly, in August 2019. Lucia kitty grieved all these losses, but helped us welcome two new Lurchers into our home and our lives, Shae and Barley.
hester said
...the only real option is radiation....
anyone who has opted for this treatment and wants to fill me in on what to expect, we would greatly appreciate it.
You will find many related topics in the Tripawds News blog that discuss radiation treatment options. Here are just a couple you may find informative...
Advances in Radiation Therapy at CSU
Bone Cancer Tumors and Treatment Options for Dogs
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Hi Lisa and Pofi
I have no experience re radiotherapy but wanted to send you a big hug anyway
It seems you are well advised and that is such a relief, isn't it? The worse would be if you didn't have enough info or didn't trust the advice of the professionals around you (my girl was misdiagnosed by four vets!) luckily that is not the case!
Wish I could help more but I'm sure others will join in with good advice.
Sending you and gorgeous Pofi lots of kisses and cuddles xx
Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-)
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