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Conditions & Treatment Options |
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| Mast Cell Tumors |
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| Symptoms |
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DOGS: Reddish raised mass on the skin, or lump that feels like fatty tumor. Varies in appearance and size. |
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| Likely Location / Spread |
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DOGS: Most occur on the limbs, trunk or genital area. Spread to lymph
nodes, liver, spleen. |
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| Treatment Options | |
DOGS: Surgically remove tumor. Use radiation and chemo for Grade II and
III. |
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| Treatment Side Effects |
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DOGS: Radiation: skin """"effects"""" like a mild sunburn. Chemotherapy:
side effects are very mild. |
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| Treatment Duration | |
DOGS: Chemotherapy weekly for 4 weeks; then every 2 weeks for 8 -12
treatment cycles. |
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| Likely Outcome | |
DOGS: Good outlook. With therapy: Grade I and II can survive 5 years or
more. Grade III can survive 1-2 years or more. No therapy: less than 6 months. |
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