Lymphoma in Corgis- A contender for one of the breed's genetic diseases? - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T23:34:33Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/lymphoma-in-corgis-a-contender-for-one-of-the-breed-s-genetic?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1825855&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYeah, my breeder's dog is Waf…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-12-04:1150197:Comment:18258552013-12-04T18:17:59.963ZRachael & Wafflehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/icenado
<p>Yeah, my breeder's dog is Waffle's age, though; just four and a half! And some breeds are prone to certain cancers or cancer in general, so it's not an unreasonable possibility. </p>
<p>Yeah, my breeder's dog is Waffle's age, though; just four and a half! And some breeds are prone to certain cancers or cancer in general, so it's not an unreasonable possibility. </p> I don't believe that it is br…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-12-04:1150197:Comment:18258512013-12-04T17:49:31.175ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>I don't believe that it is breed specific at all. In my opinion, Modern medicine extends the life of a domestic animal tremendously. </p>
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<p>cancer is very tricky, different types requires different treatment, there isn't a simple cure all. <span>All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time. <span>All it takes is 1 of 50 trillion cells in our bodies to make a mistake while dividing, then a potential cancer is born. <span>Our immune system usually roots out…</span></span></span></p>
<p>I don't believe that it is breed specific at all. In my opinion, Modern medicine extends the life of a domestic animal tremendously. </p>
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<p>cancer is very tricky, different types requires different treatment, there isn't a simple cure all. <span>All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time. <span>All it takes is 1 of 50 trillion cells in our bodies to make a mistake while dividing, then a potential cancer is born. <span>Our immune system usually roots out and destroys microscopic cancers when they are spotted, but old age + environment can alter that.</span></span></span></p> http://www.wearethecure.org/l…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-12-03:1150197:Comment:18255032013-12-03T20:08:24.955ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
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<a href="http://www.wearethecure.org/lymphoma" target="_blank">http://www.wearethecure.org/lymphoma</a> Rachael, I have thought of th…tag:mycorgi.com,2013-12-03:1150197:Comment:18254132013-12-03T20:07:15.562ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
Rachael, I have thought of that as well. On the other hand, according to what I read, lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in all dogs, and it may be that since Corgis are prone to so relatively few diseases, we are not losing dogs to many other causes and it may just seem that there are a bunch with lymphoma.<br />
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When Maddie had her first seizure, several members posted about epilepsy in their Corgis, and epilepsy is not common in Corgis.<br />
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It's also true that people tend to post when they…
Rachael, I have thought of that as well. On the other hand, according to what I read, lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in all dogs, and it may be that since Corgis are prone to so relatively few diseases, we are not losing dogs to many other causes and it may just seem that there are a bunch with lymphoma.<br />
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When Maddie had her first seizure, several members posted about epilepsy in their Corgis, and epilepsy is not common in Corgis.<br />
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It's also true that people tend to post when they have an issue they are dealing with; we have thousands of members but only a relative handful of regular posters. Once a dog gets sick, lurkers will post.<br />
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There is a possible link between 2,4-D and lymphoma in dogs. That is such a common weed killer that even if the owner does not use it, it's almost certain they will run into it routinely on walks. Weed-b-Gon has 2,4-D (or at least some formulations do) and that is the most common weed killer at big box stores.<br />
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Interesting question.