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Old 11-30-2008, 08:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
Darkrose
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Originally Posted by kzarpas View Post
Hi,
Has anyone used or heard of the stats on the DNA vaccine that is for oral melanomas? I really wanted to get some input
Thanks so much
Kathy
We did the vaccine along with the radiation. I did not want my dogs lower jaw cut off as they would have to have cut about 3/4 of it off. We went through the radiation 6 treatments, and so far 4 of the vaccine. It has spread to her lungs, so it did not work. She is still eating but I notice her breathing is more rapid. I don't know if that is from the medicines she takes, a chemo every other day and prednisone along with an antibiotic. It may be because it has spread to her lungs. I will tell you it has cost us over 10,000 dollars, and I wish I could say I did the right thing in not taking off her jaw, but they did tell me it may not have worked either...I think this vaccine is still in the experimental stages. Good luck with your dog..
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