Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Radiation treatment results for soft tissue tumors in 16 dogs
By Lawrence, Jessica et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·School of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Four-fraction radiation therapy for macroscopic soft tissue sarcomas in 16 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Sixteen dogs with visible soft tissue tumors were treated with a special radiation therapy that involved four sessions. Most dogs handled the treatment well with only minor side effects. About half of the dogs showed some improvement, with one dog experiencing a complete response to the therapy. On average, dogs lived for about 10 months after starting treatment, but the benefits of the radiation were temporary. This type of radiation therapy could be a good option for dogs with tumors that can't be surgically removed.
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Abstract
A retrospective study of 16 dogs with macroscopic soft tissue sarcomas was performed to evaluate response to a four-fraction radiotherapy protocol (prescribed dose of 32 Gy). Radiation was well tolerated with minimal side effects. The overall response rate was 50%, with seven partial responses and one complete response. The median time to progression was 155 days, and the median survival time was 309 days. Coarsely fractionated radiation therapy may be a reasonable palliative option for dogs with unresectable soft tissue sarcomas, although the response is relatively short-lived.
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