For dogs who are not good candidates for surgery or whose owners opt against it, traditional therapy involves a combination of weight control, moderate exercise, and anti-inflammatory medications. (lyndenvet.com)
Radiation and chemotherapy can be used to relieve pain and enhance swallowing, especially in patients who are not good candidates for surgery. (scientificamerican.com)
People who have been diagnosed as «legally blind» but who have some residual sight — such as New York State's new governor, David Paterson — would not be good candidates for the surgery. (scientificamerican.com)