The Latest in Treating Canine Lymphoma
Chemotherapy, antibody therapy and immunotherapy continue to provide hope for canine lymphoma.
Everybody reading this article has likely had their life touched by cancer, either personally or through a friend, family member, or beloved pet. Cancer is something we all want to eradicate.
While a complete cure may prove unachievable, making the disease more manageable is possible with the new technologies and advancements coming to the field of canine lymphoma.
Why The Type Matters
Canine lymphomas are a diverse group and among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs. They collectively represent from 7 to 24 percent of all cancers diagnosed in dogs, according to the National Canine Cancer Foundation.
More than 30 types of canine lymphoma have been described, and each can vary tremendously in its behavior. Some progress rapidly and are acutely life-threatening without treatment, while others advance slowly and are managed as chronic diseases.
Lymphomas may affect any organ in the body, but they most commonly originate in lymph nodes before spreading to organs such as the spleen, liver, and bone marrow.
