Hi Dr Jones. I have a 14.5 year old female yellow lab mix who developed a 3cm broad based oral tumor on her soft palate. She is scheduled for surgery in two days at a MedVet facility. I took her there a year ago where they removed an abdominal mass and they saved her life. The same surgeon will be removing this oral tumor and I trust her. I have decided to just remove the tumor and not the lower jaw. She has advised me that the wound will be difficult to heal and that the tumor may recur quickly. My question is whether I should delay surgery and try an alternative first. If I proceed as scheduled, I am also thinking I should begin using something like fenbenzadole following surgery to suppress recurrence of the tumor. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. I’ve considered that it may be time to say goodbye but my wife is dealing Hi Dr Jones. I have a 14.5 year old female yellow lab mix who developed a 3cm broad based oral tumor on her soft palate. She is scheduled for surgery in two days at a MedVet facility. I took her there a year ago where they removed an abdominal mass and they saved her life. The same surgeon will be removing this oral tumor and I trust her. I have decided to just remove the tumor and not the lower jaw. She has advised me that the wound will be difficult to heal and that the tumor may recur quickly. My question is whether I should delay surgery and try an alternative first. If I proceed as scheduled, I am also thinking I should begin using something like fenbenzadole following surgery to suppress recurrence of the tumor. I’ve considered that it may be time to say goodbye but my wife is dealing with a serious medical issue and losing our beloved Lucy now would be devastating for her. a serious medical issue and losing our beloved Lucy now would be devastating for her. Up until a couple of weeks ago she was in great shape for her age. The tumor is obviously uncomfortable but she’s still eating if I hand feed her and she drinks plenty of water. She is a little lethargic though. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated, hopefully you’ll see this before the scheduled surgery in the event that it may be best to hold off. Also, the vet who will be operating on Lucy is open to holistic therapies. Thank you.
Given her age and the nature of her oral tumor, it’s understandable to consider all options.
Surgical Considerations: Proceeding with surgery is a viable option, especially since the same trusted surgeon who previously saved Lucy’s life is performing the procedure. While the wound may be challenging to heal and there’s a risk of recurrence, surgical removal can provide relief and potential for improved quality of life.
Adjunctive Therapies: Fenbendazole has been explored as an adjunctive treatment for cancer in dogs. Some protocols suggest a dosing regimen of 50 mg/kg of body weight, administered once daily for three days, followed by four days off. For example, a 50 lb dog would receive approximately 11.5 ml of the 100 mg/ml liquid form of Panacur per day during the three days on. However, it’s important to note that fenbendazole is not FDA-approved for cancer treatment in dogs, and its use for this purpose is considered off-label and experimental.
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Safety Considerations: While fenbendazole is generally considered safe when used at the labeled dose and duration for its approved indications, the FDA has received reports of bone marrow suppression in dogs treated with fenbendazole for longer than the labeled duration. These adverse events were associated with extra-label use, such as prolonged treatment periods.
Hi Dr Jones. I have a 14.5 year old female yellow lab mix who developed a 3cm broad based oral tumor on her soft palate. She is scheduled for surgery in two days at a MedVet facility. I took her there a year ago where they removed an abdominal mass and they saved her life. The same surgeon will be removing this oral tumor and I trust her. I have decided to just remove the tumor and not the lower jaw. She has advised me that the wound will be difficult to heal and that the tumor may recur quickly. My question is whether I should delay surgery and try an alternative first. If I proceed as scheduled, I am also thinking I should begin using something like fenbenzadole following surgery to suppress recurrence of the tumor. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated. I’ve considered that it may be time to say goodbye but my wife is dealing Hi Dr Jones. I have a 14.5 year old female yellow lab mix who developed a 3cm broad based oral tumor on her soft palate. She is scheduled for surgery in two days at a MedVet facility. I took her there a year ago where they removed an abdominal mass and they saved her life. The same surgeon will be removing this oral tumor and I trust her. I have decided to just remove the tumor and not the lower jaw. She has advised me that the wound will be difficult to heal and that the tumor may recur quickly. My question is whether I should delay surgery and try an alternative first. If I proceed as scheduled, I am also thinking I should begin using something like fenbenzadole following surgery to suppress recurrence of the tumor. I’ve considered that it may be time to say goodbye but my wife is dealing with a serious medical issue and losing our beloved Lucy now would be devastating for her. a serious medical issue and losing our beloved Lucy now would be devastating for her. Up until a couple of weeks ago she was in great shape for her age. The tumor is obviously uncomfortable but she’s still eating if I hand feed her and she drinks plenty of water. She is a little lethargic though. Any advice you can offer would be appreciated, hopefully you’ll see this before the scheduled surgery in the event that it may be best to hold off. Also, the vet who will be operating on Lucy is open to holistic therapies. Thank you.
Given her age and the nature of her oral tumor, it’s understandable to consider all options.
Surgical Considerations: Proceeding with surgery is a viable option, especially since the same trusted surgeon who previously saved Lucy’s life is performing the procedure. While the wound may be challenging to heal and there’s a risk of recurrence, surgical removal can provide relief and potential for improved quality of life.
Adjunctive Therapies: Fenbendazole has been explored as an adjunctive treatment for cancer in dogs. Some protocols suggest a dosing regimen of 50 mg/kg of body weight, administered once daily for three days, followed by four days off. For example, a 50 lb dog would receive approximately 11.5 ml of the 100 mg/ml liquid form of Panacur per day during the three days on. However, it’s important to note that fenbendazole is not FDA-approved for cancer treatment in dogs, and its use for this purpose is considered off-label and experimental.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Safety Considerations: While fenbendazole is generally considered safe when used at the labeled dose and duration for its approved indications, the FDA has received reports of bone marrow suppression in dogs treated with fenbendazole for longer than the labeled duration. These adverse events were associated with extra-label use, such as prolonged treatment periods.