Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Canine Cancer Support

Recently we had a case that clearly demonstrated the ability of Cur-OST to support the immune system and reduce inflammation in a canine patient. Madison is a 4 y.o. yellow lab that came to our veterinary facility, Timbercreek Veterinary Hospital, in the fall of 2009 for an evaluation of a large growth on the right side of her chest. The growth was surgically removed and revealed to be a malignant fibrosarcoma, which is potentially a very aggressive cancer. The cause of this type of cancer is unknown but can be commonly associated with various vaccines, which can elicit moderate inflammatory reactions. It was unfortunate in this young of a patient. Madison did well post surgery but the overall prognosis was guarded and the owners had elected only to pursue natural therapies to help control the cancer. I chose to use our Cur-OST SA product in this patient to not only support the immune system, but also to reduce inflammation that can be associated with cancer. The main herbs in our formula, Curcumin and Boswellia, have been shown in clinical trials to have anti-cancer type properties. Madison did very well for the next year and a half with no relapse of the cancer. The owners had decreased the amount of Cur-OST that she was getting on a daily basis for the past several months, possibly due to perceived full remission. She continued to do well, but presented to our hospital about one month ago for evaluation of a small nodule that had re-developed over the right chest region. The lump was firm and resembled the prior fibrosarcoma that was resected. Aspiration of the nodule indicated possible cancerous cells but overall determination could not be performed without a biopsy. The owners elected to monitor and I had recommended to increase the Cur-OST back to the original high dose of 1/2 tsp per 10 lbs. daily. The owners followed our instructions and brought her back in one month. The change was phenomenal! The lump had reduced to about 1/2 the prior size and now was very soft in nature. Apparently, the mass was going into a remission type state and resolving. Overall, Madison was and still is doing great, enjoying her life !! Absolutely amazing!

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