Can Surgery Cure Bladder Cancer in Dogs?

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Barbara from Vermont is seeing a new veterinarian, and they want to perform surgery to remove her dog’s TCC. Is it a viable option for her 13-year-old dog who has been on NSAIDs? Dr. Britton unpacks the complexities of bladder cancer treatment, especially the risks and benefits of surgery, and explains why non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like piroxicam are often used to manage this disease. Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos: Dr. Demian Dressler with an overview of Transitional Cell Carcinoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5prSL7yn82E Is bladder cancer a death sentence for dogs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUcJyme52Y Using radiation for dogs with TCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoyn-1TBsA Related Links: Our article on bladder cancer, including transitional cell carcinoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/bladder-cancer-in-dogs-including-transitional-cell-carcinoma/ Our comprehensive surgery guide for you and your dog: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/your-dog-surgery-guide/ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 – Listener's Question from Barbara 02:00 - Overview of Bladder Cancer in Dogs 03:00 - Why Surgery Is Rarely Recommended for Bladder Cancer 04:45 - Managing Bladder Cancer with NSAIDs 05:30 - The Risks of Surgery: Tumor Seeding and Recurrence 07:00 - Field Effect and Microscopic Tumor Cells in a “Snowglobe” 08:00 - Factors to Consider Before Opting for Surgery 09:15 - Conclusion: Weighing the Options 10:00 - Outro and Resources Get to know Dr. Brooke Britton: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/brooke-britton-dvm-dacvim-oncology/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Barbara from Vermont is seeing a new veterinarian, and they want to perform surgery to remove her dog’s TCC. Is it a viable option for her 13-year-old dog who has been on NSAIDs? Dr. Britton unpacks the complexities of bladder cancer treatment,...

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