New Developments in Pet Cancer Treatment

m s.
3 years ago

We all want the cure for cancer -- for animals, for people -- this is a great cause and i pray we all participate and contribute.

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Bowne
3 years ago

I'm happy they are making progress. Hopefully, they will be able to prevent it completely in the future.

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Lilyrose
3 years ago

It is nice to know that our animal friends are being included in the fight for a cure. This gives me renewed hope for the future of cancer treatment.

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Kris
3 years ago

I totally agree, Rose

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daryl b.
3 years ago

wouldn't it be wonderful if our pets had all the options we do but because they are amaller it be cheaper

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Kris
3 years ago

It sure would, Daryl.

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Denise L.
3 years ago

This gives me hope, as people aren't the only ones suffering from cancer! I had one dog who died from it & I had a scare with one of my current doggies (thank God, she doesn't have it). I hope we'll find the cures for human & non-human animal cancers!

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daryl b.
3 years ago

when my skeet (not scoot) died the vet checked her and she had a tumor. if i had know and there had been any treatment i would have tried

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Debra B.
3 years ago

This is an upbeat and hopeful interview. Like Peggy said, cancers are different depending on what cells/tissues are involved and where cancer cells have spread. The word itself is so scary. A combination of genetics and environmental exposures to carcinogens is a big factor in causing cancer. Treatments are so varied too. The drug mentioned here is for mast cell cancers so it won't be effective on all cancers. I doubt that there will be one "magic bullet" to cure cancer, but advances in research and treatments continually evolve and improve.

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Kris
3 years ago

It is great to hear about the proress being made in cancer treatment. Kudos to Dr. Post.

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Peggy W.
3 years ago

It is without question that all of us would like to find positive treatments and cures for cancer. Cancer is a very broad term as there are so many specific cancers that encompass different areas/organs of the body--whether it is human or animal. Each form of cancer has it's own "blueprint" of genetics and therefore has different courses of treatments. Cancer has caused so many untimely sufferings and deaths--let's hope that someday there is a positive and effective cure.

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Linda B.
3 years ago

Sounds like they're making great strides. I like the part about teaching owners what to watch for.

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Peggy W.
3 years ago

Hi Linda. Yes, I like the whole article. I truly believe that once they make more breakthroughs the better the treatments and cure rates will be.

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daryl b.
3 years ago

peggy i have heard it said that any forign thing we put into ur bodies can cause cancer. wouldn't that include anything we eat

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Stevecat511
3 years ago

To hear the word curing is much better than the word treatment of this deadly disease! Each step closer to curing it, will be better for all. I lost an aunt to lung cancer and an uncle to pancreatic cancer. I am also a cancer survivor myself. There are many people and animals that suffer...One day at a time, one step further...I hope someday, there is total cure for this awful, deadly monster.

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Momba
3 years ago

Cathy, I don't think there is a single person who has not been touched in some way by cancer. My dad, my sister, my best friend, and my aunt all died of different types of cancer. I wish we could rid the world of it.

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daryl b.
3 years ago

cathy my mom also died from pancriatic cancer. now when i hear it i know there really is no hope. my mom lived a very healthy life till then. it was really a shock to see her sick. cancer has no boundries to who gets it. my moms mom died at 56 of liver cancer and she did not drink at all

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Lilyrose
3 years ago

I'm sorry to hear that Daryl. Hopefully, one day we will better understand this dreaded disease, and find ways to prevent it.

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Kris
3 years ago

I'm sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother; that must have been hard for you, Daryl.

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Norrie
3 years ago

We lost our Chelsea to cancer and the end was so difficult for all. I would not wish that on anyone.

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Stevecat511
3 years ago

Norrie, it is a devastating thing to watch pets or humans die because of this awful disease. Hopefully, they can find the "total cure" and rid the world of it!

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Kris
3 years ago

I agree, Norrie. My brother lost his dog to cancer and it was so difficult to watch.

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daryl b.
3 years ago

i agree it is so difficult to watch our loved ones animal or human die a horrible death

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Momba
3 years ago

Step by step, and every step closer they get to curing and not just treating cancer is a small miracle in itself. I lost a cat to cancer, and I hope that soon no pet and no human will have to go through that.

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Stevecat511
3 years ago

Momba, I absolutely agree! It is a terrible disease and one that I wish no one would have to bear.

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Kris
3 years ago

Well said, Momba. It certainly would be wonderful to see a day where no animal or human has to suffer with this horrible disease.

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Katie M.
3 years ago

It's great to hear that they are making advancements.

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DevilDawg
3 years ago

AGAIN nice to hear from Dr. Post.

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Stevecat511
3 years ago

I know what you mean, DevilDawg! Especially, with such positive news...Steps in the right direction, for sure!

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Debra B.
3 years ago

Must have been a real hardship assignment for this z2 reporter to travel to Longbeach, CA in November. She had already itnerviewed him in NYC.

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Johnnynalex
3 years ago

wow what a great cause i sadly lost a dog to cancer years ago.its good to know in the future cancer will be lower on the list of pet fatality

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Norrie
3 years ago

Yes, it seems so many get it.

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