txkaren

Hi, I was wondering if anyone here has ever used CAS Options? I have been reading good things about it as an immune system booster.
Karen

joyce

Hi,
My darling Tibetan Terrier has lymphoma. We have been fighting it with Madison Protocol of chemo drugs as well as a holistic complementary approach. In that she has been taking CAS options and responding very well. We found out at the end of June and by the beginning of Aug.she was in complete remission. We continue with the protocol as well as now she is taking CAS options to boost her immune. The the holistic vet added Ease Plus #30 to start getting rid of some of the built up toxins. She is also getting acupuncture about once a month - especially after adriamycin. I don't know if all of this helps but I hope so. Good luck - it is a hard road, but worth it to have our pets with us as long as possible.
Best regards,
Joyce

mustlovedogs

When Boise was diagnosed with oral melanoma, I began researching supplements and diet as a way to help her fight her cancer and give her the best quality of life. I opted against surgery, as oral melanoma does not have a good prognosis, even with surgery, which can sometimes be very invasive.
I have been using CAS Options extra strength immune and antioxidant support, as well as MUSH dietary supplement. According to what I have read, the mushrooms Cordyceps, Reishi, Shitake and Maitake help cut off the blood supply to the tumor, and may stimulate the immune system. I also give Boise Nutro holistic superfood which contains pomegranate, blueberry, spinach, tomato, flaxseed, salmon and lamb, as well as brown rice. I supplement her food with meat, fruit, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and sometimes lentils. Boise's energy and attitude are great. She has a good appetite and continues to be her funny, goofy self. I could swear the tumor has shrunken, and at the very least, has not grown. Hope this helps...Cindy

DebS

My lab has been on CAS options for 45 days along with a change to a grain free diet, fish oil and pain meds. She has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma and we have decided not to amputate or do chemo. We have an integrative vet who does both eastern & western treatment depending upon what makes the most sense to keep her comfortable. I am not sure if all of this is working, but so far her quality of life continues to be good.

As an aside, if you feed fish oil for omega 3, make sure to read the label. For some reason manufacturers have been adding omega 6 which is not good. Omega 3 is an anti-inflamatory while Omega 6 is an inflamatory. Our diets and our dog's diets have an over-abundance of Omega 6, so supplementing it is not necessary. My opinion is that since it is plant derived that it is probably a less expensive ingredient than fish oil so they add it and consumers think it is a good deal to get both, but it is not.

Meesh

Just a cautionary note that there is some controversial thoughts that antioxidants will actually counteract the chemo drugs. My oncologist and regular vet said absolutely NO to any antioxidant while Hamlet is on chemo and even the holistic vet said to limit it so we don't give any 2 days before, the day of, and the day after chemo treatment. We've opted to hold off altogether until Hamlet finishes his protocol. Then, we'll start with the antioxidants. And, you're right, stay away from an Omega-6 or triple Omega type supplements.

Michelle, Rufus & Hamlet
dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10 partial remission 04/05/10

mustlovedogs

Hi - my last post was in March of 2010. Boise was diagnosed with oral melanoma on 1/9/2010. I decided against intrusive treatments, given the poor prognosis of this cancer and Boise's age of 13.
As of this date, 1/22/2011, Boise is still alive, and has a good attitude, and enjoyment of all she has loved. She is eating, drinking, walking, sleeping, having fun. There are times when it seems she is in pain and I give her Tramadol, which was prescribed by her vet.
I am concerned that she is suffering and in pain that I cannot tell, and have the vet check her every month or two.
When Boise was diagnosed, I changed her diet, and began giving her CAS Options, and senior multivitamins, greens, and mushroom supplements. I also started making her food, and giving her that, along with Nutro holistic dry dog food (I changed that recently to Wellness brand holistic dry, which has chicken as the first ingredient).
The vet is surprised that Boise's oral melanoma has not been more aggressive, and I don't know how she has lasted this long, which is more than the intrusive treatments could predict.
But I am grateful, and wanted to pass this on in case it can help others going through the same thing.
Cindy & Boise