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If you’re trying to decide between dog euthanasia or a natural death, Molly Jacobson, editor-in-chief at DogCancer.com, has a dog cancer tip for you. Turning your thoughts around and understanding what death really is can help you help your dog at this most tender time.  Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Podcast episode with more dog cancer tips on how to handle change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVGRjUjjc An Interview with Lap of Love founder Dani McVety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk Related Links: Article on DogCancer.com about euthanasia: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/dog-euthanasia/ Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:59 About Molly 01:31 Euthanasia Is Not Giving Up 02:04 Dying Happens in Stages 04:16 Natural Death Does Not Always Equal an Easy Death 06:23 Sparing Suffering 07:15 Impossible to “Choose” the Moment of Death 08:49 Reframing Euthanasia vs. Natural Death 10:44 Outro -- Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A company in Raleigh, North Carolina, is using worms to sniff dog urine for cancer metabolites. It’s a simple, non-invasive, relatively inexpensive way to screen for cancer. Could this test catch cancer early enough to make a dent in the number of dogs who succumb to their #1 killer? Six to ten million dogs are diagnosed with cancer every year in the U.S. alone, and veterinarians think half of those cases could be treated and cured if caught early. But our canine companions are naturally stoic, so we don’t often get it early enough. If early detection methods were available and less expensive, it would help us catch cancer earlier. And that might save millions of dogs every year from their deadliest illness. Imaging tests like ultrasound, x-ray, and MRI are expensive and invasive. Few dog lovers can afford to engage them routinely once a dog hits their senior years at age seven. Oncotect’s promise is that their urine test, which costs much less and involves a simple urine catch, will help find dog cancer early. Once they receive the urine in their lab, the company uses C. elegans nematodes, tiny little worms, to “sniff” the urine. Their behavior helps discern whether cancer by-products are present in the urine sample. We are joined today by Oncotect CEO and founder, Chan Namgong. Also, Dr. Page Wages, a Raleigh-area veterinarian who has been using Oncotect for years with hundreds of patients and says this urine test has changed the way she screens for cancer. Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Early signs of cancer you should pay attention to from veterinary oncologist Dr. David Vail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBuIqGadKbQ A blood test for dog cancer, OncoK9 with Dr. Andi Flory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ahExyrbs8U Someday poop might be used as a screening tool and/or diagnostic for dog cancer, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDkV5oKS0vw Related Links: Oncotect website: https://oncotect.co/ Chapters: 00:00 START 00:03 Introduction 01:21 What are C. Elegans 02:40 Using C. Elegans To Detect Cancer? 04:55 Conversation with Dr. Page Wages 09:29 False Positives Using Oncotect? 14:18 The Most Bizarre Dog Cancer Oncotect Found 15:02 How Often Dr. Wages Uses Oncotect 21:23 Conversation with Chan Namgong, CEO and Founder of Oncotect 21:44 How Worms Can Be Used to Detect Dog Cancer 24:11 Oncotect Reliability 26:01 Degree of Effectiveness 28:12 All About Nematodes 31:44 What’s on the Report 34:41 How Much Oncotect Costs 43:48 How To Get Oncotect 48:00 What Other Veterinarians Have Told Us -- Get to know Dr. Page Wages: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/page-wages-dvm/ Get to know Oncotect CEO and founder Chan Namgong: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/chan-namgong/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick writes in about his Irish Setter puppy’s bladder cancer. Could it be something he did that caused such a young dog – in a line of relatively cancer-free dogs – to get cancer? Dr. Lauren Barrow explains what could have caused his dog’s cancer and reassures him that it’s not his fault. Plus, what he can do next for his dog with transitional cell carcinoma. Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Dr. Charlotte Hacker on the genetic component of cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqR2Yd2DiHo Nancy Reese, DVM, PhD on whether bladder cancer is a death sentence for dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUcJyme52Y Dr. Brooke Britton explains when surgery may be possible for bladder cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCGJc_UvEXE Dr. Demian Dressler tells you what you need to know about transitional cell carcinoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5prSL7yn82E Related Links: Read our comprehensive article on bladder cancer, including transitional cell carcinoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/bladder-cancer-in-dogs-including-transitional-cell-carcinoma/ Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is a members only site veterinarians use to connect and discuss: https://www.vin.com/vin/ Chapters: 00:00 START 00:21 Intro 00:46 Patrick’s Question 02:12 We Never Know the Exact Cause of Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) or Any Other Cancer 03:08 Factors that Can Contribute to TCC 04:25 Cancer Does Not Care How Old Your Dog Is 05:30 Cancer in Genetics 08:23 Is It TCC? 09:04 70% of Bladder Masses in Dogs Are TCC 09:28 Odds of Long-Term Survival with TCC 11:30 Odds of Good Life Quality with TCC 12:30 There’s Always Hope 14:06 Outro -- Get to know Dr. Lauren Barrow https://www.dogcancer.com/people/lauren-harper-barrow-dvm-cna/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Osteosarcoma in dogs is bad news upon bad news. First, you hear your dog has cancer. Second, you hear that the best treatment is amputation. WHAT?? It’s depressing and scary as heck. Well, there’s a brand-new treatment (to veterinary medicine) available: bone cement. Cementoplasty has been used to help stabilize human bones for decades … and now it’s being used in dogs with bone cancer. Join us for a deep dive into the bare bones, elegant technique offered by TheraVet S.A., a company headquartered in Belgium. Their new compound, BIOCERA-VET, is ready for use in the U.S. Veterinarian and imaging whiz Aquilino Villamonte Chevalier joins us from the company to explain how their product works and what to expect if you try to save your dog’s limb. We’re also joined by Dr. Shaina Stewart, a general practice veterinarian from North Carolina who’s one of the few veterinarians using this technique in the United States. The pain relief and support cementoplasty offers to her patients may be worth considering. Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Related videos about osteosarcoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9PQiHGNeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIvyktfXlY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yZhgNqzFX8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvPUqHMtxUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MieBxhkcWuU Related Links: If your dog has osteosarcoma, this article on our website will help you get a good overview of the illness: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/osteosarcoma-in-dogs/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 00:21 About the guests 1:08 When did Cementoplasty started 08:52 How does Cementoplasty work 10:47 Can it be used instead of amputation? 12:57 Why Cementoplasty is not a cure for cancer 20:16 How long is the recovery period 25:29 Proliferative vs Lytic 29:38 Special Trainings you offer 30:05 Countries that offer Cementoplasty 33:02 Outro -- Get to know Dr. Shaina Stewart: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/shaina-stewart-dvm/ Get to know Aquilino Villamonte Chevalier, DVM PhD: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/aquilino-villamonte-chevalier-dvm-phd/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog cancer mom Molly Jacobson has been helping thousands of people facing dog cancer since 2007, and she’s got a perspective on dog cancer that will help you every second of every minute you have left with your dog. Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Podcast episode with more dog cancer tips on how to handle change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVGRjUjjc Related Links: Read Molly’s article about this topic: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/stress-and-finances/number-one-dog-cancer-tip/ Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:03 Intro 00:16 About Molly 00:56 What Happened to Your Brain When You First Heard Your Dog Has Cancer 01:30 There Is a Lot You Can Do for Cancer 01:58 Quality of Life Helps 02:37 Don’t Let Cancer Take Your Dog 03:21 Dr. Demian Dressler’s Reason for Writing 04:17 Cancer is a Serious Illness to Manage 04:46 Get Help for Yourself 05:23 Dogs Don’t Know They Have Cancer 05:40 Keep Their Routines 07:10 Outro -- Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog cancer mom Molly Jacobson has been helping thousands of people facing dog cancer since 2007, and she’s here to share seven practical tips associated with handling change. Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Videos:            Podcast episode on apoptosis, normal cell turnover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqaofR4XtBU&t=1132s Related Links: Read Molly’s article about change and cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/stress-and-finances/expect-change-now-that-your-dog-has-cancer/ Chapters: 00:00 Start 01:43 Seven Dog Cancer Tips About Change 02:20 Wilderness Trek, Not a Road Trip 04:30 Cancer’s Nature Is Change 05:41 Embrace Uncertainty 06:52 Choose a Focus (Hint: Your Dog) 08:36 Make the Best Choice, Not the Right Choice 09:49 Expect Doubt 12:21 “Let’s Try It and See” 13:34 The One Thing That Won’t Change (Kanga’s Gift) 17:41 Outro -- Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get a dog to eat that refuses to do so? Force doesn’t work. Neither does pleading. And panicking certainly doesn’t help … but we all tend to panic when our dogs won’t eat. So, what do we do? Veterinarian, teacher, and veterinary nutrition expert Dr. Susan Recker joins us for an enlightening discussion about why dogs don’t eat, and what we can do to help them. Whether the cause is nausea or pain, she has tips and advice about when to worry about not eating and not drinking, and when to call the vet. Dr. Recker guides us on how to figure out what’s actually wrong – and by the way, it might not be anything wrong with your dog that’s causing the inappetence! Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:  “Good Day Sunshine” by The Beatles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dC7ILQ_vtE Article on Dog Not Eating: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/dog-not-eating/ Related Links: Podcast with Dr. Demian Dressler’s advice on a Dog Not Eating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znYpd8tiCDE Podcast with Dr. Trina Hazzah’s advice on Why Is My Dog Not Eating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f44dXvaj4uk Podcast with Dr. Sue Ettinger’s advice on What To Do When Your Dog Won’t Eat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MslnrrWYpjE Chapters: 00:01 Intro 00:53 Why Dogs Don’t Eat 01:38 Is it Nausea? 03:44 Pain Can Be a Big Cause 05:54 When To Go To the Vet 08:53 Is the Food Safe? 13:13 Is My Dog Getting Full on Treats? 21:57 Food as an Enrichment Activity 23:05 Gentle Warming Might Be All You Need 25:02 Put the Bowl Somewhere New! 31:33 Peanut Butter or Almond Butter as Toppers 35:05 Bottom Line: Something (Anything) Is Better Than Nothing 37:34 Outro -- Get to know today's guest, Susan Recker, DVM, cVSMT: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/susan-recker-dvm-cvsmt/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes you only find out you and your partner have dramatically different perspectives after disaster strikes. It’s hard enough to cope with a dog cancer diagnosis on your own; when you also fight with your most important person, the trouble triples. Social worker Jeannine Moga has spent fifteen years in veterinary hospitals helping animal lovers with difficult decisions of all kinds, from how to handle veterinary expenses to when to choose euthanasia. Host Molly Jacobson is joined by special co-host (and her husband) James Jacobson. They discuss tough times and how to handle them with wise help from Jeannine Moga. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: How to Meditate with Your Dog by James Jacobson is available in audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Meditate-with-Your-Dog-Audiobook/B0095YSGRG Podcast about How to Be There for Your Dog at the End with Lori Levine on The Long Leash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Fz8IJaqzM Podcast about moral injury with Dr. Nathan Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6h1xvMxFQ Podcast about How to Think About Dog Cancer Expenses with Dr. Lauren Barrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMH4VNBGcSk&t=667s Podcast about How to Know When to Euthanize Your Dog with Dr. Demian Dressler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dj7ajAPhL0 Article about Meet the Heroes Who Fight Dog Cancer Without a Veterinary License https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/meet-the-heroes-who-fight-dog-cancer-without-a-veterinary-license/ Article with Questions to Ask Your Vet About Dog Cancer https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/questions-to-ask-your-vet-about-dog-cancer/ The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Demian Dressler, DVM and Susan Ettinger, DVM, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology) is available everywhere books are sold and on https://dogcancerbook.com Our dog cancer support group is on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show! Related Links: Article about Dealing with People Who Don’t Understand Dog Cancer https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/people-who-dont-understand/ Article about Dog Cancer Support and Grief Groups https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/dog-cancer-support-and-grief-groups/ Article about How to Find a Counselor https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/how-to-find-a-counselor/ Article about The Four Budgets outlined by Lap of Love https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/four-budgets/ Article about Pets Are Family https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/pets-are-family/ Article about Keeping a Journal https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/keeping-a-journal/ Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:45 Introducing James Jacobson, Co-host 01:44 Jeannine Moga’s background in veterinary hospital settings 04:50 Disagreeing during times of crisis due to different perspectives 05:15 Maui’s end of life and letting go of her 07:44 Euthanasia and a misalignment of values 08:30 Guilt and how it warps your thinking 10:12 Role of veterinary staff during a crisis 12:15 Getting perspective and then coming back with your questions 13:30 Taking notes about the situation 14:35 Take a friend or support person 15:55 Getting to yes by starting small 17:20 Financial disagreements and how to handle them 18:40 Euthanasia discussions 21:20 Moral injury: what you need to know 23:30 Upset feelings and how to deal with them 26:33 Anticipatory grief as a marker of love and how to handle it 29:14 Finding support for your grieving 30:15 Jeannine Moga’s final words of wisdom about the privilege of hard times -- Get to know today's guest, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/jeannine-moga-ma-msw/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

Taking care of a dog or other pet adds up over time. In addition to the daily overhead expenses of food and shelter, there’s the yearly expenses of routine vet care. But what about other expenses? Dr. Amanda Hensley estimates that on average, there is about $10,000 in “unanticipated” medical expenses over the course of a lifetime. Pet insurance can help cover those costs – and is probably going to cost you less over the lifetime of your pet than going without it. So says our guest Dr. Amanda Hensley, who says she will “die on this hill: every pet should have pet insurance.” Dr. Hensley explains the difference between wellness plans and accident and illness plans, who offers them, how much they cost … and whether you should get one, the other, or both. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: Article about Pet Health Insurance: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/pet-health-insurance/ Healthy Paws Pet Insurance: https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/ Fetch Pet Insurance: https://www.fetchpet.com/ Dr. Jules Benson with Nationwide Insurance podcast episodes: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/stats-and-facts/dog-cancer-risk-linked-to-size-dr-jules-benson/ https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/types-of-dog-cancer/nationwide-dog-cancer-study-and-breeds-at-risk-dr-jules-benson/ Related Links: Tesoro’s True Tail About Getting $60,000 Covered by Insurance! https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/stress-and-finances/how-tesoro-spent-60000-on-dog-cancer-treatment-diana-gerba/ All About CareCredit: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/carecredit-for-dogs/ The Costs of Cancer Treatments: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/cost-of-cancer-treatment-for-dogs/ Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:39 Every Pet Should Be Insured 01:42 Wellness Plans and What They Cover 04:54 Expect the Unexpected, Especially Cancer 07:50 How Pet Insurance Plans Work: Reimbursements, Co-Pays, Premiums, Deductibles 12:35 Dr. Hensley’s Favorite Providers 14:40 Pre-Existing Conditions (Like Cancer) May Get Partial Coverage 18:11 Pet Insurance Saves Money Over Time 21:10 When Is It Too Late to Buy Pet Insurance 25:21 The Realistic Health Cost of Dog Ownership Over Time: $10K 28:36 Crazy True Tail About Pet Insurance Covering Almost $18,000 31:06 Pet Insurance Is Worth It, Will Get Used, and Gives Peace of Mind 32:30 Most Insurable Dog Breeds 34:30 How to Choose a Policy and What Questions to Ask 40:05 Red Flags -- Get to know today's guest, Amanda Hensley, DVM, MPH, CCRT, CVA: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/amanda-hensley-dvm-mph-ccrt-cva/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Elaine Ostrander decided to focus her genetics work on dogs, some of her colleagues thought she’d lost her way. But she’s proven, over and over, that comparing dog genes to human genes unlocks many secrets and leads to solid therapies. “The days of doing a siloed approach to science are long gone,” Dr. Ostrander declares. And she has every right to. We join guest host James Jacobson for a mind-expanding conversation with Dr. Ostrander of the National Institute of Health. We learn so much about how genes shape dogs (literally) and how the shapes they take help us understand our own human DNA. They discuss the role of genes in behavior in dogs, and how new research points toward the possibility that neurodivergent people with things like ADHD and autism might have similar genetic profiles to certain dogs. Join us for a powerful conversation with a woman who helps scientists understand their field, creates tools for everyone to use, and is a super dog lover … even bringing her not-super-smart Border Collie, Tess, to work so she could “work” with the families of her cancer patients and lab partners. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: Dog Genome Project Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DogGenomeProject/ Morris Animal Foundation: https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/ Related Links: Interview with Janet Patterson-Kane of the Morris Animal Foundation: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/trials-and-research/morris-animal-foundations-dog-cancer-research-dr-janet-patterson-kane-deep-dive/ Indy’s True Tail: Golden Hero podcast episode: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/trials-and-research/dog-cancer-true-tail-golden-retriever-hero-indy-kim-peri-dr-mike-lappin/ Genetic Mutations episode with Dr. Charlotte Hacker: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/causes-and-prevention/how-do-genetic-mutations-cause-cancer-dr-charlotte-hacker/ Article about genetic mutations: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stats-and-facts/genetic-mutations-and-dog-cancer/ Article about genetics in dog cancer in general: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/genetics-in-canine-cancer/ -- Get to know today's guest, Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D.: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/elaine-a-ostrander-phd/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Dr. Nicole Sheehan sees a liver working too hard in routine blood work, she moves to a detox protocol as a matter of course, and especially if the dog has cancer. Why? Because an overworked liver struggles to clear the body of toxins. That’s no good for any state of health! Regardless of whether dogs are overburdened by their environment, a genetic mutation, or both, a liver detox can support the body. How to do it? Simple milk thistle – a widely available supplement. And: regular bathing. In today’s wide-ranging discussion Dr. Sheehan explains why and how to detox your dog – and how to know when you might want to start. Some pesticides are necessary at times: like flea and tick meds. Others, like lawn chemicals, may be less so. And do dogs have a genetic mutation that reduces liver function, similar to the MTHFR genetic mutation found in humans? In the end, Dr. Nicole Sheehan says, we’ve got to really listen and pay attention to our dogs in order to make good choices. Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: Watch Dr. Nicole Sheehan sing on Insta! https://www.instagram.com/nicolethevet/ Dr. Nicole Sheehan’s practice: https://wholepetvets.com/ Related Links: Article about gene mutations: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stats-and-facts/genetic-mutations-and-dog-cancer/ Article about free radicals: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/free-radicals/ Article about milk thistle: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/milk-thistle-for-dogs/ Article about a dog not eating: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/side-effects/dog-not-eating/ Article about broccoli: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/broccoli-for-dogs/ Article about feeding a dog who has cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diet-and-lifestyle/dog-cancer-diet/ Article about herbicides and pesticides: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/causes-and-prevention/lawn-chemicals-herbicides-and-pesticides/ Article about holistic veterinarians: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/holistic-veterinarians-and-cancer/ An article explaining median survival time: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/median-survival-time-meaning/ -- Get to know today's guest, Dr. Nicole Sheehan: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/nicole-sheehan-dvm/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s so exciting when a familiar drug in one area shows promise as a new treatment for another health problem. Researchers and clinicians pay attention, especially when the drug is inexpensive and easily tolerated. Such is the case with Panacur (fenbendazole), a dewormer that has caught the attention of cancer researchers. It’s early days of studying its effects on cancer, but some people want to start using it now! And no wonder. It’s mechanism of action is the same one used by several well-known cancer drugs! But would the high doses needed cause the same kind of severe long-term effects of other chemo drugs we’re already using? Dr. Lauren Barrow joins us for a fascinating discussion prompted by listener Tracie’s question about her dog’s mast cell tumors. We talk about the thinking general practitioners engage in around repurposing drugs for cancer … and why a trip to the oncologist might be a good idea. After all, oncologists (especially veterinary oncologists) are not just the keepers of insights and expertise about standard treatment methods … they are the researchers on the cutting edge of oncology. They’re the ones who research and repurpose drugs! Links Mentioned in Today’s Show: Podcast About Panacur (fenbendazole): https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/drugs/panacur-for-cancer-in-dogs-dr-nancy-reese-qa/ Article about Mast Cell Tumors: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/mast-cell-tumors-in-dogs/ Article about Benadryl: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/benadryl-for-dogs/ Article about oncologists Related Links: Podcast about Tagamet and Benadryl for Dogs: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/drugs/tagamet-and-benadryl-for-dogs-nancy-reese-dvm-mpvm-phd-deep-dive/ Chapters: 00:00 START                              00:58 Tracie's Call                    02:13 Worried About Chemotherapy; Are There Other Drugs?        02:54 Panacur for Mast Cell Tumors?            04:45 Other Drugs Kill Using Microtubules, Too: Chemotherapy Drugs       05:14 Any Drug Used to Kill Cancer May Have Side Effects, Even Repurposed Drugs          06:56 Any Other Repurposed Drugs for Mast Cell Tumors?  07:12 Mast Cells Are Immune Cells That Release Histamine 07:35 Give Benadryl to Help with Histamine Symptoms        08:56 Inflammatory Cascades Are Messy     10:46 Grade Three Mast Cell Tumors Are Serious     11:30 Find Out If There's Metastasis Already 11:54 This Is a Case for an Oncologist's Expertise      13:36 Do Oncologists Respect the Word No?            15:06 Chemotherapy in Humans Is Different 17:25 Oncologists Know More About Repurposed Drugs Because They Are the Researchers!       18:46 Cutting Edge Therapies Are at the Onc's Office           19:20 Palladia for Mast Cell Tumors  -- Get to know today's guest, Dr. Lauren Barrow: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/lauren-harper-barrow-dvm-cna/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices