Sentences with phrase «for oral melanomas»

A top priority for oral melanomas is to gain local control of the tumor.

Japanese researchers are investigating an organic compound, lupeol, as a treatment for oral melanoma in dogs.

Not exact matches

[11] Among 390 patients with stage IIIB / IV M1a / b melanoma randomized 2:1 to velimogene aliplasmid or to intravenous DTIC or oral temozolomide (TMZ), the primary endpoint of response rate at ≥ 24 weeks was lower in the velimogene aliplasmid group at 4.6 %, compared with 12.3 % for DTIC / TMZ (P =.010).

Currently, there is no standardized approach in veterinary medicine to assess for metastasis in oral malignant melanoma in dogs.

Evaluation of cisplatin combined with piroxicam for the treatment of oral malignant melanoma and oral squamous cell carcinoma in dogs.

My clients whose dog has oral melanoma have made multiple visits to the local specialty hospital for rechecks including blood tests and x-rays, melanoma vaccine administration, and made multiple 7 - hour trips to Auburn's Veterinary School for radiation treatment.

Dogs of all breeds and sizes can be affected, but those with heavily pigmented oral mucosa, such as Chows, may be at an increased risk for developing melanoma.

Approximately 25 % of dogs diagnosed with oral melanoma will survive for one year; 75 % will not survive even this long.

In fact, malignant melanoma is the most common oral malignancy in the dog and it accounts for 30 - 40 % of all oral tumors.

Booster shots are given every 6 months and is best used for dogs with oral melanoma without node involvement.