Rosie a Labrador Retriever with Mast Cell from Houston, TX

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Dog's name:

Rosie

Gender:

Female

Breed:

Labrador Retriever

Weight:

86 lbs.

Location:

Houston, TX

Type of cancer:

Mast Cell

Date of birth:

May 4, 2000

Age at diagnosis:

9 years 2 months

Age:

10 years 5 months

Prognosis
(How long she was given to live):

1-3 months

Survival time:

463 days

Profile added:

November 4, 2009

Rosie's story
Rosie's wall

Rosie's story

Rosie was Diagnosed in June 2009 with mast cell cancer. That same month Pfizer introduced the first FDA approved drug for dogs specifically for mast cell cancer called Palladia. So far Palladia worked for Rosie as her last ultrasound did not show any cancer.

Read the whole story on Rosie's blog at http://rosiesroad.wordpress.com.

Cancer fighting tip from Rosie's owner Rosie's Mom

I recommend finding an excellent oncologist with knowledge of the most recent treatments for cancer. Observe your dog's symptoms and behavior closely and maintain good communication with your oncologist.

Rosie's treatment

Type of water your dog drinks/drank:

Tap

Do/did you use all natural cleaning products?:

N/A

Do/did you use an air filter in your house?:

Yes

Did you vaccinate your dog after the cancer diagnosis?:

N/A

Treatments:

Natural > Diet >

Dry Kibble

Conventional >

Surgery
Chemotherapy

Cody's owner How is Rosie doing?
4 months ago on Rosie's wall
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Cody's owner Thanks for sharing your story. Great to see a success story on the new cancer drug.
10 months ago on Rosie's wall
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