Dr. Brooke Britton, a board-certified veterinary oncologist, joins us to answer a listener’s question about treating bladder cancer in dogs.
Barbara from Vermont is seeing a new veterinarian, and they want to perform surgery to remove her dog’s TCC. Is it a viable option for her 13-year-old dog who has been on NSAIDs? Dr. Britton unpacks the complexities of bladder cancer treatment, especially the risks and benefits of surgery, and explains why non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like piroxicam are often used to manage this disease.
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Related Videos:
Dr. Demian Dressler with an overview of Transitional Cell Carcinoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5prSL7yn82E
Is bladder cancer a death sentence for dogs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUcJyme52Y
Using radiation for dogs with TCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoyn-1TBsA
Related Links:
Our 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/
Our comprehensive surgery guide for you and your dog: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/your-dog-surgery-guide/
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 – Listener's Question from Barbara
02:00 - Overview of Bladder Cancer in Dogs
03:00 - Why Surgery Is Rarely Recommended for Bladder Cancer
04:45 - Managing Bladder Cancer with NSAIDs
05:30 - The Risks of Surgery: Tumor Seeding and Recurrence
07:00 - Field Effect and Microscopic Tumor Cells in a “Snowglobe”
08:00 - Factors to Consider Before Opting for Surgery
09:15 - Conclusion: Weighing the Options
10:00 - Outro and Resources
Get to know Dr. Brooke Britton: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/brooke-britton-dvm-dacvim-oncology/
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/
