Today’s Listener Line call is from Gloria, whose dog has transitional cell carcinoma (a common form of bladder cancer). Piroxicam is a common drug used in bladder cancer because it reduces inflammation and has an anti-cancer effect.

But is there something else Gloria can do to save her dog? Dr. Lauren Barrow weighs in with advice on how to think about bladder cancer, what other drugs might be helpful, and general advice about diet and supplements.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:

Transitional Cell Carcinoma article

Diet Articles on DogCancer.com

Supplement Articles on DogCancer.com

Related Links:

Palladia article

Piroxicam article

Cadet BRAF Urine Test article

Bladder Cancer in Dogs: Is It a Death Sentence? podcast episode

Chapters:

0:00 Start

1:42 Oncologists as a Key Resource              

2:29 Diet Tips                          

3:41 Additional Medications                         

5:13 Breed Risks and Early Signs

About Today’s Guest, Dr. Lauren Barrow:

Dr. Lauren Barrow is a small animal general practice veterinarian with a special interest in comparative oncology - the study of cancer in animals and people and how the advancement of cancer treatments can benefit both. She earned her DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) in 2012 from Colorado State University, home of the Flint Animal Cancer Center, a leader in comparative oncology research. As a general practitioner, Dr. Barrow is on the front lines, helping families navigate cancer diagnosis and management, coordinating with oncologists when needed, assisting in making end of life decisions, and is often the first to diagnose cancer in the family dog. As the mother of a cancer survivor, Dr. Barrow has a unique perspective on the relationship between human and animal cancer and its effect on the entire family.

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