From:
Sandy Grant
Date: 2008-04-18 02:15:28 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Re: Update on my Ferret Herb.
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Laura
No, steroids do not boost the body's systems, it actually over times causes suppression of the body's immune system and can cause secondary detriment if not being used for the right condition. I can assure I have never used steroids to treat adrenal tumors or their secondary symptoms.
Sandra Grant, DVM
Laura Sherman <c2cheshire@gmail.com> wrote:
Why would he suggest using a steroid then? I'm utterly confused. This vet
comes highly recommended I've heard nothing bad about him except that the
wait to see him is long sometimes. I was referred to him in a round about
way through this or the AFA list. The steroid is not to treat the tumor
itself - but the symptoms, that is my understanding. Doesn't steroid use
generally boost the bodies mechanisms for fighting a disease process?
Laura (So, totally new to all of this and my head is spinning with all the
medications mentioned and other disease processes thrown into the mix)
On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Sandy Grant <coatix2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Laura
> Sukie is correct that steroids are not used to treat adrenal tumors, but
> insulinomas. Lupron and melatonin are the treatments other than surgery and
> I am currently working with the use of a chemotherapeutic agent, Cytoxin, to
> help slow the growth of adrenal tumors with some remarkable early results.
> Enlarged spleens are not associated with insulinomas. As Sukie mentioned,
> helicobacter infections, lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma and also idiopathic
> enlargement are reasons for spleen enlargement, not insulinomas.
> I would strongly encourage further thought and research regarding use of
> pred to treat an adrenal gland tumor (I am assuming that is what is in the
> "steroid drops" you are planning to give Herb). You may also want to really
> sit down and make notes as to what exactly was found on ultrasound.
> Sandra Grant, DVM
> Lake Wheeler Veterinary Hospital
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