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Conditions & Treatment Options |
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| Hemangiosarcoma |
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| Symptoms |
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DOGS: Large mass in abdomen. Sudden blood loss. Pale gums. Weakness. Collapse |
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| Likely Location / Spread |
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DOGS: Can show up anywhere. Most likely in spleen, liver, heart, and skin. |
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| Treatment Options | |
DOGS: Surgically remove the mass; then systemic therapy with chemotherapy or experimental therapy. |
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| Treatment Side Effects |
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DOGS: Mild. Only 20% show vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and
energy. |
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| Treatment Duration | |
DOGS: Chemotherapy 1 time a week to 1 time every 3 weeks, depending upon protocol. |
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| Likely Outcome | |
DOGS: Without chemotherapy: probable 1-2 months. With chemotherapy: avg. is 5-7 months; if it is caught early, longer. |
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