What to Know About Melanoma #40

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What to Know About Melanoma #40

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6 minutes

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Nov 23, 2012

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Do you know that dogs may develop melanoma? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and Full Spectrum Care Approach to treatment dealing with your dog’s melanoma.
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Nov 23, 2012

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Podcast episode

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Should You See an Oncologist for Your Dog’s Cancer #2: Are you considering including a veterinary oncologist in the management of your dog’s cancer? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the decision as to when and why a veterinary oncologist should be seen and also how to find a veterinary oncologist in your area. by Dog Cancer Answers
6 min listen
Dog Cancer Diagnosis Is Not An Immediate Death Sentence #3: Do you feel as though your dog’s cancer diagnosis is really an immediate death sentence? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss how anticipatory grief may affect you and your decisions and how to be proactive in dealing with a dog cancer diagnosis. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Your Emotions and Your Dog’s Cancer #1: Are you having difficulty dealing with your emotions surrounding your dog’s cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, discuss the impact of our emotions on dealing with dog cancer and some emotional management techniques that may work for you. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Why Didn’t My Vet Catch My Dog’s Cancer Earlier #16: Are you feeling frustrated that your dog’s cancer wasn’t noticed sooner? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, discuss the normal, human reactions of frustration and blame and how to move beyond and get empowered. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Dog Cancer Surgery - When is Surgery a Good Option #9: When is surgery a good option for the treatment of dog cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss their perspectives on surgical treatment of dog cancer and the different types of surgery that maybe performed. by Dog Cancer Answers
6 min listen
Dog Breeds Most Likely to get Cancer #7: Are there certain dog breeds that are more susceptible to cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the predispositions that some dog breeds carry for certain types of dog cancers. by Dog Cancer Answers
6 min listen
The Full Spectrum Approach to Dog Cancer Care #26: What is the Full Spectrum Approach to Dog Cancer Care? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the meaning of Full Spectrum Cancer Care and why the willingness to look at any and all available treatments is so important. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Cancer Cachexia and Dog Cancer - When Your Dog Won’t Eat #15: Are you concerned about your dog’s lack of appetite? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger define cancer cachexia and discuss some ideas as to how you may deal with your dog’s loss of appetite and vitality. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
How to know when it’s time to say ‘Good Bye’ #6: How will you know when the battle with your dog’s cancer is over? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss life quality with dog cancer and the process of how to decide when it is time to say goodbye to your beloved companion. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Amputation for Dogs with Osteosarcoma Cancer #10: Are you considering amputation for your pup diagnosed with osteosarcoma? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, weigh in on amputation as surgical treatment for dogs with osteosarcoma. by Dog Cancer Answers
7 min listen
Getting a Second Opinion on Your Dog’s Cancer Diagnosis #4: Are you considering getting a second opinion regarding your dog’s cancer? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler talk about the importance of a second opinion in managing your dog’s cancer as well as when and how to ask for a second opinion. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Are You a Dog Lover or Dog Guardian - Helping Your Dog Survive Cancer #17: What is the difference between a dog lover and a dog guardian? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger define the role of a dog guardian and how becoming your dog’s guardian may help when dealing with your dog’s cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
Dog Cancer Diet - What to Feed a Dog with Cancer #5: Are you aware of the value of diet in managing your dog’s cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the importance of diet in the management of dog cancer and the impact diet may have on your dog’s life quality. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Metronomic Chemotherapy for Dog Cancer #23: Would metronomic chemotherapy benefit your dog? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler define metronomic chemotherapy and identify how it is useful as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
6 min listen
Diarrhea and Dog Cancer What You Need to Know #14: Are you concerned that your dog is experiencing diarrhea as a side effect of her cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the various causes of diarrhea as it relates to dog cancer and some of the methods that may help attain gastrointestinal relief for your dog. by Dog Cancer Answers
3 min listen
Which Dog Cancers are Best Treated with Chemotherapy #11: Are there certain dog cancers which are best treated with chemotherapy? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, have an in-depth discussion on chemotherapeutic treatments for dog cancers. by Dog Cancer Answers
11 min listen
Palladia™ and Dog Cancer - What You Need to Know #21: Are you familiar with Palladia for dogs? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the use of Palladia, an FDA approved drug for dogs, as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
7 min listen
Dog Cancer Remission - What Can You Expect #25: Most of us have a general understanding of the term remission, but what does it actually mean when applied to your dog’s cancer? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss remission as it applies to different diagnoses and types of dog cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Kinavet-CA1® and Dog Cancer - What You Need to Know #22: Are you familiar with Kinavet-CA1® for dogs? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the use of Kinavet-CA1®, an FDA approved drug for dogs, as a chemotherapeutic treatment for dog cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
Help for Your Dog’s Nausea #13: Are you concerned about your dog’s nausea or lack of appetite? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler, co-authors of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, discuss nausea and appetite loss as side effects of dog cancer, in addition to some methods and treatments to help deal with your dog’s nausea. by Dog Cancer Answers
6 min listen
Dog Cancer and Apoptosis and Apoptogens #8: What is apoptosis and how does it play a role in dog cancer? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the importance of apoptosis, how it works to rid the body of cancerous cells, and how to promote apoptosis. by Dog Cancer Answers
10 min listen
Life Expectancy vs. Gained Life Expectancy in Dog Cancer Treatments #28: Do you understand the difference between life expectancy and gained life expectancy as it relates to your dog’s cancer? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger, co-authors of “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide” discuss life expectancy following diagnosis from a new angle. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
Cyberknife Use with Dog Cancer - Cutting Edge Technology #12: Have you heard about Cyberknife radiosurgery? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss the utilization and benefits of Cyberknife radiosurgery as a non-surgical treatment for dogs with cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
8 min listen
Vitamin C for Dogs with Cancer │ Dr. Nancy Reese #51: Does vitamin C given by IV help dogs with cancer, or is that just a myth, like some folks insist? Dr. Nancy Reese, veterinarian and epidemiologist, looks at the research. by Dog Cancer Answers
12 min listen
Diagnosing Dog Cancer with a Biopsy or Fine Needle Aspirate #19: Are you unfamiliar with the ways dog cancer can be diagnosed by veterinarians? Dr Ettinger and Dr. Dressler discuss and describe the different medical procedures used by veterinarians and oncologists in the diagnosis of dog cancer. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Mast Cell Tumors - What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer #30: Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of mast cell tumors in your dog? Dr. Ettinger and Dr. Dressler talk about the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to treatment of mast cell tumors in dogs. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
Lymphoma - What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer #29: Are you aware of what the signs and symptoms of lymphoma would look like in your dog? Dr. Dressler and D. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to the treatment of lymphoma in dogs. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen
Brain Tumors - What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer #38: Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of a brain tumor in your dog? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and Full Spectrum Care Approach to treatment dealing with brain tumors in dogs. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Hemangiosarcoma - What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Cancer #33: Do you understand what the signs and symptoms of hemangiosarcoma would look like in your dog? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to the treatment of hemangiosarcoma in dogs. by Dog Cancer Answers
5 min listen
Osteosarcoma - What You Need to Know About Your Dog’s Bone Cancer #32: Do you know what the signs and symptoms of osteosarcoma would look like in your pup? Dr. Dressler and Dr. Ettinger discuss the detection, diagnosis, and the Full Spectrum Care Approach to treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs. by Dog Cancer Answers
4 min listen

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