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Hi everyone,
I have a Staffordshire bull terrier called Rodney, he has recently turned 8 years old this month. Rodney has been diagnosed with nasal adenocarcinoma in his right nostril/sinus. has seen an oncologist and had a CT scan. the tumour extends inside the right side of the nose from just inside the nose and back into his sinus. it pushes up against the eye, septum and skull but has not penetrated any of these and all are intact. in December he had chronic sneezing eventually leading to a bad nose bleed. he was taken to a vet who issued anti-inflammatories and antibiotics. this reduced the symptoms and the bleeding stopped. a endoscopy was scheduled. Rodney came home in pain and disorientated but thing cleared up after a couple of days. we thought things were ok as symptoms began to subside. we were referred to another vet as the equipment was too large to see in Rodney's sinuses where the swelling was and the vet thought there may have been a blade of grass stuck in there. we scheduled another endoscopy, x-ray and a biopsy. sadly over a about 10 days ago we got the results back from the biopsy and Rodney was diagnosed with a nasal adenocarcinoma. I was shocked as the anti-inflammotories (metacam) seemed to be working. Rodney was referred to an oncologist. we visited the oncologist 5 days ago and Rodney had a CT scan to see the extent of the tumour. the prognosis was good. the tumour is contained within the right side of the nose and the right sinus. the brain bone has not been attacked by the cancer (skull), nor the septum or the eye. it does make contact with all of these but has not affected them. his right sinus is blocked with fluid. the cancer is very treatable she informed me. considering the prognosis and that he is only 8 years old and also in good health, good weight, good spirits and still playing is all on our side.
I need to now make a decision on quad-shot radiotherapy. 4 doses over 2 days. then rest for 2-4 weeks then another 4 shots of 2 days then rest for 3-4 weeks then another 4 shots over 2 days. 12 in total. I am concerned with the side effects and risks involved also the being away from home alone. although my vet said he is very good in the hospital because he is so chilled out. has anyone had experiences in this scenario any information would be great as I am informed I need to decide soon. are dogs in discomfort after the procedure? Is it manageable? quad-shot radiation therapy apparently produces less side effects. I want to make an informed decision. I have been told 2-3 months with no treatment and a median of 12 months with treatment.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have a Staffordshire bull terrier called Rodney, he has recently turned 8 years old this month. Rodney has been diagnosed with nasal adenocarcinoma in his right nostril/sinus. has seen an oncologist and had a CT scan. the tumour extends inside the right side of the nose from just inside the nose and back into his sinus. it pushes up against the eye, septum and skull but has not penetrated any of these and all are intact. in December he had chronic sneezing eventually leading to a bad nose bleed. he was taken to a vet who issued anti-inflammatories and antibiotics. this reduced the symptoms and the bleeding stopped. a endoscopy was scheduled. Rodney came home in pain and disorientated but thing cleared up after a couple of days. we thought things were ok as symptoms began to subside. we were referred to another vet as the equipment was too large to see in Rodney's sinuses where the swelling was and the vet thought there may have been a blade of grass stuck in there. we scheduled another endoscopy, x-ray and a biopsy. sadly over a about 10 days ago we got the results back from the biopsy and Rodney was diagnosed with a nasal adenocarcinoma. I was shocked as the anti-inflammotories (metacam) seemed to be working. Rodney was referred to an oncologist. we visited the oncologist 5 days ago and Rodney had a CT scan to see the extent of the tumour. the prognosis was good. the tumour is contained within the right side of the nose and the right sinus. the brain bone has not been attacked by the cancer (skull), nor the septum or the eye. it does make contact with all of these but has not affected them. his right sinus is blocked with fluid. the cancer is very treatable she informed me. considering the prognosis and that he is only 8 years old and also in good health, good weight, good spirits and still playing is all on our side.
I need to now make a decision on quad-shot radiotherapy. 4 doses over 2 days. then rest for 2-4 weeks then another 4 shots of 2 days then rest for 3-4 weeks then another 4 shots over 2 days. 12 in total. I am concerned with the side effects and risks involved also the being away from home alone. although my vet said he is very good in the hospital because he is so chilled out. has anyone had experiences in this scenario any information would be great as I am informed I need to decide soon. are dogs in discomfort after the procedure? Is it manageable? quad-shot radiation therapy apparently produces less side effects. I want to make an informed decision. I have been told 2-3 months with no treatment and a median of 12 months with treatment.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
