My Dog Cracker has Adenocarcinoma Mammary Cancer

My Dog Cracker has Adenocarcinoma Mammary Cancer

by Sue
(Lincolnshire, England)

Cracker

Hello everyone,

I am presently looking after my gorgeous little dog, Cracker, who is battling breast cancer.

She had surgery; however the cancer came back after just a couple of weeks in the same place. We are therefore feeding her a cancer starving diet, K-9 Immunity tablets, Immunity Herbs, and lots of love.

I would love to hear from others who may be going through the same and compare notes to see if there is anything else to try.

Cracker is presently reasonably comfortable (the vet has given her a cancer suppressant to help with the swelling, but no painkillers yet) and eating healthily and having regular exercise.

Looking forward to hearing from you all,

Sue & Cracker X

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My Dog Cracker has Adenocarcinoma Mammary Cancer

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Jul 03, 2011
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Mammary Gland Tumour
by: Sue

Hi there you might be lucky if you have found it early and had it removed. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that the xray says so too. It is just devastating when this happens to your special friend, isn't it?

I really feel for you, it is an experience that none of us ever want to go through with our pets and is certainly one I will never forget.

Keep me informed and I will be thinking about you all.

Jul 02, 2011
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Adenocarcinoma of mammary gland stage 2
by: Conor/ Courtney

We just got the news that our beloved pit bull mixed dog has adenocarcinoma of the mammary gland.

She started about 2 weeks ago with a mass at the first mammary gland. We had it aspirated and they recommended that we should have it excised, after the diagnosis that it was highly inflammatory cells in the aspiration. We will get a chest xray this week. We rescue this wonderful dog a year and half ago. It's my son's bff.

May 26, 2011
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Cracker Update
by: Sue

Hello Diana, I am so sorry to hear your story with Gracie, it is just such a horrible thing to have to go through.

Unfortunately we had to have Cracker put to sleep a couple of months ago, but please don't let this worry you or think that it will be the same for you. Every dogs cancer is different.

We had Cracker's cancer lump removed so I guess that this might be the same for Gracie. After this time the most important thing will be to hope it doesn't come back again. You hear of dogs carrying on with cancer for years - it really is just a complete gamble how the dice lands. The most important thing you can do is follow your vet's advice, maybe join a support group. We joined one called canine cancer prevention and they were just so helpful and it was good to share help advice and support throughout this time. Make every single day with Gracie the very best. This is just what we did with Cracker and to be honest she was herself right up until about 2wks before we made the decision to give her peace.

Please write again if you would like any more advice, I will always be here for you if you would like a chat. Wishing you and your Gracie the very best for the future XXXXX

May 12, 2011
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My dog was just diagnosed with mammary adenocarcinoma
by: Diana

Hello,

My dog Gracie (terrier mix) was just diagnosed with mammary adenocarcinoma. She had a sore on her belly and it just wouldn't go away. She started biting, licking and scratching it. It became a very large wound. The vet suggested taking a needle sample of it. That's when they found cancer cells. She just had surgery on Friday 5/6/11. Since then they called to tell me that the biopsy from the mass removal found the adenocarcinoma. This has all happened within two weeks. But she had the sore for a couple of months - with no response to antibiotics. Now they are sending me to an oncology specialist. This is happening way too fast. Can you give me any advise or more information on the cancer?

Feb 05, 2011
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Cracker
by: Hazel, Site Editor

Hi, Sue,

How's Cracker doing? Hope she is hanging in there.

Gathering information from other contributors to this forum and reports from other sources, it seems that the following have worked quite well for dog cancer:

1. A home-made cancer diet, or at least a high-quality natural diet high in protein. (I think you are already giving Cracker a cancer diet, right?)

2. ESSIAC tea - many dog parents have reported good results in giving this herbal tea to their dogs with cancer.

3. Budwig Diet (flaxseed and cottage cheese) - again, this seems to be quite effective.

4. Antioxidants - antioxidants such as EGCG, Coenzyme Q10, also seem to help.

5. Immune-Strengthener - I think you are already giving Cracker this.

Since every dog is different, there is no one "magic remedy" that works for all cases of dog cancer. It's almost like a process of trial-and-error. Don't hesitate to try different remedies to find out which ones work for Cracker.

In the meantime, giving Cracker a lot of love and a lot of rest, creating a stress-free environment for her, and being upbeat and positive yourself are all very important.

Don't forget we are all here to support you and Cracker! Please keep us updated.

Good luck.

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