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Date: 2004-12-10 15:08:04 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] lymhoma treatment - chemo?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
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>From: d6n6b6@yahoo.co.uk
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>I couldn't find anything on what would make an ideal
candidate for chemo, and if this is true, our ferret wouldn't
make an ideal candidate, since his peripheral lymph nodes are
not affected, only one mesenterial lymph node...
>
>Do you know where I can find more about this?
>
I am searching again to find out where I read this, but
without much luck. I was doing so much research and talking
to my vet so much that I may be mixing up what she told me
with what I read.
This article doesn't exactly address that issue, but it does
provide a good overview of lymphoma and its treatment, and
discusses the various stages of lymphoma and options for
treatment.
(originally sent by Pam S.)
Therapeutic Options for Ferret Lymphoma: A Review
Peter G. Fisher,DVM
Angela Lennox,DVM
http://www.aemv.org/newsite/AEMV%20NEWSLETTER-FNL%201203.pdf
If the above link does not work, try going here and selecting
the link near the bottom that says "AEMV NEWSLETTER-FNL 1203.pdf":
http://www.aemv.org/newsite/archives.html
There is also an excellent article by Dr. Williams--be warned
that it contains graphic photos of the insides of ferrets:
http://www.afip.org/ferrets/PDF/Lymphoma_Ferrets.pdf
Regina