Rare Canine Kidney Cancer - Fibrosarcoma or Nerve Sheath Sarcoma

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Rare Canine Kidney Cancer - Fibrosarcoma or Nerve Sheath Sarcoma

by Happi189 on Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:00 AM

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My 8 year old shepherd was just diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer.  It was in her left kidney.  Staging was performed and it appears that the cancer has not metastized (sp).  Liver and lungs checked clear. No signs of any tumors in her lymphnodes.  Her kidhey was removed and while they think they got it all, they have started Chemo treatments. From what I read, Chemo is not generally used in kidney cancer, but the vet believes we should treat it agreesively.  The biopsy revealed a poorly differeniated fibrosarcoma or neave sheath cancer, so the treatment is guarded. 

I can not find any information about kidney cancer in canines.  Does anyone have any experience with a canine fibrosarcoma or nerve sheath cancer in any internal organ? I would love to hear about your dog experience. Thanks

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