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spindle cell sarcoma of the lower jaw

Sent to Pet Experts March 31, 2005 2:23 p.m.

Treatment options for a spindle cell sarcoma of the lower jaw, and if jaw is removed, quality of life afterwards. My dog is a 8 year old Rottweiler, other health problems include some arthritis in the right shoulder, muscle atrophy in the head, and a history of bloat in 2003.

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March 31, 2005 11:00 p.m. (8 hours and 36 minutes later)

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How big is the tumor? Is radiation not an option?

Dr.V

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Sent April 01, 2005 11:36 a.m. (12 hours and 36 minutes later)

The tumor takes up about 1/4 of his lower jaw, and is growing. I was told radiation alone could slow the progression a bit, but not remove the tumor. Surgery to remove that part of his jaw with follow up radiation is being recommended

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April 01, 2005 11:51 a.m. (15 minutes and 3 seconds later)

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