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Lymphosarcoma (lymphoma) is a cancer of lymphocytes (a type of blood cell) and lymphoid tissues.
Lymphosarcoma is the third most common cancer in dogs most commonly affecting 6 to 9-year old dogs (although any age can be affected).
Lymphosarcoma is very sensitive to chemotherapy making it the main treatment method.
ashlandanimalhospital.com /lymphosarcoma.htm   (708 words)

  
 Lymphosarcoma in Cats
Lymphosarcoma is a neoplasm of malignant lymphocytes in solid organs such as lymph nodes, bone marrow, or visceral organs such as the liver and spleen.
Lymphosarcoma occurs primarily in visceral organs (GI tract, liver, spleen), bone marrow, or lymph nodes.
Cutaneous and subcutaneous lymphosarcoma in the cat is rare and tends to occur in older cats (8-10 years) with most testing negative for FeLV The lesions of cats with cutaneous lymphosarcoma can be generalized, multifocal or solitary, and occur as nodules, plaques, ulcers, erythroderma, or exfoliative dermatitis.
www.maxshouse.com /Oncology/lymphosarcoma.htm   (6727 words)

  
 Boston Terrier: Buddy Purdy - Lymphosarcoma Description
Lymphosarcoma is a cancer of lymphocytes (type of blood cell) and lymphoid tissues.
This is usually the stage where lymphosarcoma is diagnosed when the owner notices lumps in the throat area.
Some of the factors that are used to help determine the life expectancy are: cell type, health, stage and the subclass the dog is in, and the type of treatment you choose.
personalpages.tds.net /~wpurdy/buddy/lympho/description.html   (1176 words)

  
 Ferret   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Lymphosarcoma affects the lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissue, for instance in the spleen and liver.
Ferrets with lymphosarcoma may suddenly seem lethargic and fail to be as active and playful as usual.
It is likely that a virus causes lymphosarcoma in ferrets, and is passed from jills to their kits and from one pet to another.
www.communities.ninemsn.com /Ferret/cancer.msnw   (431 words)

  
 Bovine Leukosis: Introduction - The Merck Veterinary Manual
Lymphosarcoma is one of the 3 main causes of condemnation at slaughter.
Lymphosarcoma, the terminal stage of BLV infection involving the clonal transformation of infected B cells, occurs in <5% of BLV-infected cattle.
Thymic lymphosarcoma is a common finding in animals 1-2 yr of age and is characterized by massive thymic enlargement in the brisket area and lesions in bone marrow and regional lymph nodes.
www.merckvetmanual.com /mvm/htm/bc/54800.htm   (2504 words)

  
 Cancer Information, Research, and Treatment for all Types of Cancer | OncoLink
Lymphosarcoma (lymphoma) is the third most common cancer diagnosed in dogs.
Lymphosarcoma can be divided up into 5 different forms which depend upon the primary (predominant) site of the tumor.
A complete evaluation of a dog suspected of having lymphosarcoma involves obtaining a biopsy or aspirate of the affected tissues and a search for tumor in other locations (this is what we call staging).
www.oncolink.com /types/article.cfm?c=22&s=69&ss=545&id=6020   (1064 words)

  
 Medical Dictionary: Lymphosarcoma - WrongDiagnosis.com
Lymphosarcoma : malignant lymphoma in which neoplastic cells diffusely infiltrate the entire lymph node without any definite organized pattern; patients whose lymphomas present a diffuse pattern generally have a more unfavorable survival outlook than those presenting with a follicular or nodular pattern.
Lymphosarcoma: Another name for Lymphoma (or close medical condition association).
Lymphosarcoma: Lymphosarcoma is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Cancer, Immunoproliferative diseases, Blood cancer, Spleen Cancer, Immune disorders
www.wrongdiagnosis.com /medical/lymphosarcoma.htm   (245 words)

  
 Lymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) in Dogs - PetPlace.com
Lymphosarcoma is classified according to the location in the body in which the cancer begins.
Miscellaneous forms of lymphosarcoma are less common and include those that begin in the nervous system, nasal cavity or kidneys.
In dogs, the most common form of lymphosarcoma is the multicentric form (80 percent of all dogs with lymphoma have this form).
www.petplace.com /dogs/lymphosarcoma-lymphoma-in-dogs/page1.aspx   (475 words)

  
 Ferret Lymphosarcoma FAQ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Lymphosarcoma is the most common hematopoetic neoplasm in the ferret as well as in most other animal species, and in ferrets, the most common malignancy.
The "classic" form of lymphosarcoma, which causes marked enlargement of the peripheral nodes, is seen in older animals and has the more prolonged course of the two syndromes.
The diagnosis of lymphosarcoma is based on the presence of a monomorphic population of blastic lymphocytes on a fine needle aspirate or surgical biopsy of a lymph node or, less commonly, a visceral organ, and NOT changes seen on a complete cell count.
www.rud.dk /ferrets/faqhtml/med/lymph.html   (3988 words)

  
 AVJ 75,6,June'97 pp424-
Lymphosarcoma was diagnosed on cytological examination of fine needle aspirates or histopathological sections of biopsy or necropsy material from lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, mediastinal masses, intestines, kidneys or solid masses.
The high rate of mediastinal lymphosarcoma in Siamese may therefore be related to the young age of these cats.
The prevalence of lymphosarcoma was 22 to 56% in cats with circulating FeLV antigen.15,17 In addition, 51 to 59% of cats with lymphosarcoma in the USA and Germany had FeLV antigen detectable in blood.
www.ava.com.au /avj/jun97/424.htm   (2967 words)

  
 `Lymphoma, Cancer Support - Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments. Human, Canine and Equine. Cancer Support, Radiotherapy ...
Lymphoma, also called Lymphosarcoma or pseudo-Hodgkinson Disease is becoming endemic in companion dogs nowadays and I have to say I believe it is almost completely a man made problem.
I therefore see Lymphoma and Lymphosarcoma as the end result of a systemic and prolonged overload on the lymphatic system, the blood and the immune sytem in general, which may never have appeared without late 20th century feeding practices.
Lymphoma, lymphosarcoma and it is sometimes called pseudo-Hodgkins Disease as well occurs in several forms and affects different parts of the body.
www.herbal-dogkeeping.com /dog_lymphoma_cancer_support.html   (875 words)

  
 Latest Breaking Health News & Information: Applesforhealth.com
Thymic lymphosarcoma is a tumour which generally affects young cats up to two years of age.
Lymphosarcomas can arise in any organ: the kidney, nervous system and eye are the next commonest organs to be affected.
Lymphosarcoma is the commonest tumour of the eye of the cat.
www.applesforhealth.com /PetHealth/csfelv3.html   (505 words)

  
 Lymphoma Lymphosarcoma
Lymphoma or its other name lymphosarcoma is cancer of the lymph system which is a network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes.
In another article focussing on lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) in dogs, "Lymphosarcoma (lymphoma) is the third most common cancer diagnosed in dogs.....The average dog with lymphosarcoma is between 6-9 years although dogs of any age can be affected.
Lymphosarcoma, a common canine hematopoietic neoplasm, occurs in multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, and extranodal forms.
www.thensome.com /lymphoma.htm   (6055 words)

  
 FELINE LYMPHOSARCOMA
Lymphosarcoma, sometimes called lymphoma, is a malignant tumor (or tumors) derived from lymphoid tissue (lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus, spleen, etc.).
Lymphosarcomas are probably the common tumors of cats.
Necropsy revealed lymphosarcoma involving mediastinum, lymph nodes, liver, bone marrow, and colon.
mywebpages.comcast.net /victorsm/Feline_Lymphosarcoma   (1482 words)

  
 PetPlace.com - Article: Lymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) in Dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Eighty to 90 percent of dogs treated for lymphosarcoma by chemotherapy achieve remission and average survival time is one year.
Radiation also can be used if lymphosarcoma is causing in a specific location of the body is discomfort or clinical signs.
Surgery rarely is used in the treatment of lymphosarcoma, and is more commonly used to make a diagnosis of lymphosarcoma (i.e.
www.petplace.com /Articles/artPrinterFriendly.asp?conID=15814   (681 words)

  
 FeLV - Feline Leukaemia Virus
Alimentary lymphosarcoma usually affects middle-aged and older cats, growing in the small intestine or colon and causing weight-loss and diarrhoea.
Lymphosarcoma is the tumour most likely to affect a cat's eyes.
Cats with lymphosarcoma may be treated with chemotherapy.
www.yorkcats.org.uk /felv.htm   (1591 words)

  
 Consultant
Lymphosarcoma or myeloma in horses have no known age, sex, or breed predilection.
Lymphosarcoma can be generalized or localized as in the thymic or intestinal form.
Primary or true leukemia without discrete mass lesions has been seen in which case the diagnosis is made by blood smear and/or bone marrow aspirate.
www.vet.cornell.edu /consultant/Consult.asp?Fun=Cause_712&spc=Equine&dxkw=lymphosarcoma&sxkw=&signs=   (140 words)

  
 [Burkitt's lymphosarcoma in a child with HIV infection]
A case of Burkitt's lymphosarcoma in an HIV-infected girl aged 4 years is described.
The child was infected with HIV and hepatitis B virus in the hospital focus of infection at the age of 1 year 4 months.
An attempt to treat lymphosarcoma with large doses of prednisolone and cytostatics (vincristine and cyclophosphamide) produced no effect.
www.aegis.com /aidsline/1999/jun/A9960320.html   (301 words)

  
 8/7/99 -- Lymphosarcoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Since lymphosarcoma (or malignant lymphoma) is among the most common cancers seen in dogs and cats, I want to share your letter and the facts about this disease.
In cats, most, if not all, lymphosarcomas are caused by the feline leukemia virus.
This is definitely not the case with most treatment protocols for lymphosarcoma.
members.aol.com /paws2tails/private/columns/8_7_99.html   (583 words)

  
 PIRSA Agriculture - Enzootic Bovine Leucosis (EBL) - Clinical Picture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The juvenile or calf form of lymphosarcoma is seen mostly in animals up to six months of age, but occasionally calves are congenitally infected.
Cases of juvenile and thymic forms of lymphosarcoma are usually sporadic lymphosarcoma and not EBL.
Generally there is a persistent lymphocytosis prior to the development of lymphosarcoma.
www.pir.sa.gov.au /pages/agriculture/cattle/eblweb2.htm:sectID=373&tempID=11   (430 words)

  
 `Lymphosarcoma Cancer Support Treatment - Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments. Human, Canine and Equine. Cancer ...
Horse livers are more and more being called on to digest far too much chemically polluted and processed food since the advent of commercial available horse feeds and supplements.
I see Lymphoma and Lymphosarcoma as the end result of a systemic and prolonged overload on the lymphatic system, the blood and the immune sytem in general, which may never have appeared without late 20th century feeding practices.
These concentrated extracts would be diluted into water and the water used to dampen feed or mash with as the concentrated herbs are far too strong to be given directly by mouth to a horse.
www.herbal-treatments.com /horse_cancer_lymphosarcoma.htm   (602 words)

  
 DORA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ovariohysterectomy is the preventative measure that not only eliminates the source of the most common cancer, but also prevents the undesirable behavioral changes that often accompany sexual maturity in pet does.
The second most common rabbit neoplasm is the lymphosarcoma.
Susceptibility to the disease is believed due to an autosomal recessive gene expressed in the homozygous state.
www.radil.missouri.edu /info/dora/RABBPAGE/neo.htm   (417 words)

  
 A Mare Defies the Odds in Her Battle with Cancer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Brightman told the Hollonds that this rare condition is usually the result of systemic lymphosarcoma, meaning a cancer has already spread throughout the body.
But to everyone's surprise and relief, the pathology report showed that Q.T.'s lymphosarcoma tumor appeared to be the exception: Careful examination of the removed tissue revealed that the abnormal cells seemed to be restricted to the mass itself and removal of the entire membrane appeared to have fully eliminated the cancer, said Brightman.
The mass was a lymphosarcoma, but, as before, it appeared that the cancer had not spread.
www.equisearch.com /horses_care/health/illnesses_injuries/cancerbattle_021606/index.html   (1157 words)

  
 Lymphoma And Lymphosarcoma In Ferrets
Next to adrenal gland tumors, lymphomas and lymphosarcomas are the most common tumors I see in ferrets.
Malignant lymphomas and lymphosarcomas are solid lymphocyte tumors that form in the lymph nodes of the body and spleen.
In the adult form of lymphosarcoma, superficial lymph nodes and spleen are usually enlarged.
www.2ndchance.info /lymphomaferret.htm   (987 words)

  
 Ruby von Bremerhaven   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
When the biopsy report established lymphosarcoma, her vet took an additional 24 hours to decide and arrange a protocol for Ruby's chemotherapy.
The way Caroline Hebard puts it in her book, (page 70-71) is, "German Shepherds are dignified." With this in mind I would support euthanizing your dog once you know it has a terminal illness and can not walk and urinate on its on outside where it was trained to go to please you.
Also, there was a bright purple discoloration in areas on her belly which gradually spread over much of her underbody.) In the case of lymphosarcoma, the white gums and not being able to walk and urinate outside should mean you can painlessly end your dogs suffering.
members.aol.com /projectk9/ruby.htm   (7298 words)

  
 Hailey's Pet Cancer, Lymphosarcoma Canine Cancer Information Site
Final (heartbreaking) update:  After a successful four year battle against canine lymphosarcoma and liver cirrhosis, it is with tears in our eyes we report that Hailey became an angel on September 29, 2003 after losing her fight with kidney failure.
Making things much worse, Gibson passed away seven weeks later after a seven month battle with dilated cardiomyopathy (a severe form of heart disease)  It is important to understand that Hailey lived happily for four years after her diagnosis, and by many medical definitions had beaten lymphosarcoma.
The confusion, sadness and anger that follows a diagnosis of cancer is common for pet parents who deeply love their furry kids.
haileybell.homestead.com   (911 words)

  
 Enzootic Bovine Lymphosarcoma | A Review
Enzootic bovine lymphosarcoma is also known as Bovine Leukosis Virus (BLV)-associated malignant lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) and is the most common neoplasm of cattle.
Aspirate of a lymph node from a cow with lymphosarcoma.
A definitive diagnosis of bovine lymphosarcoma may be obtained from histopathologic evaluation of a tumor.
www.vet.uga.edu /vpp/CLERK/collins   (1498 words)

  
 feline lymphosarcoma   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Leave the dog s name out of it if the dog needs to be reprimanded for something.
A dog is much less apt to come to anyone knowing punishment is waiting for him when he gets there.
In the future the dog will remember it got punished the last time he went over to the owner and will be much more hesitant to respond to the command in the future.
www.doggerms.net /feline-lymphosarcoma.html   (135 words)

  
 Dog with either Leukemia or Lymphosarcoma UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
We were told today that our dog of 12 years has a blood disease which may be either leukemia or lymphosarcoma (a definitive diagnosis requires a marrow sample and analysis) The explanation our vet has given us leaves little optimism, rather three dim choices: let things progress to their natural
Having said all this, chemotherapy in dogs is often very successful (especially in lymphosarcoma) and is carefully administered with the quality of life of the dog in mind.
In all your deliberations you have the age of your dog to bear in mind-he/she is not a young dog and so quality of life now, and during any treatment and afterwards is of particular importance.
www.petplanet.co.uk /vet_answers.asp?thread_id=650   (403 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The majority of bone tumors in the dog are malignant; they arise mainly from the osseous tissue as osteosarcomas and parosteal osteosarcomas, or from cartilage as chondrosarcomas.
Primary Lymphosarcoma of bone in the dog is exceedingly rare, whereas bone marrow involvement is frequently encountered as part of the multicentric tumor in the dog.(
On gross examination primary lymphosarcoma shows as soft whitish foci in areas of bone destruction (Fig.
cal.vet.upenn.edu /saortho/chapter_74/74mast.htm   (5402 words)

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