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How Long Can a Dog Live With Canine Spleen Cancer? TCMVET Baituxiao

How Long Can a Dog Live With Canine Spleen Cancer? TCMVET Baituxiao

Canine spleen cancer, most commonly hemangiosarcoma, is a serious and aggressive form of cancer. It's important to note that prognosis can vary greatly depending on various factors such as the stage of the disease, the dog's overall health, and the treatment options pursued. If untreated, dogs with spleen cancer may only survive a few days to weeks after diagnosis due to the risk of the tumor rupturing and causing severe internal bleeding. With surgical removal of the spleen, the average survival time can increase to about 1-3 months. If surgery is combined with chemotherapy, survival time might be extended to…
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