Example of Cordyceps Use for Canine Lymphoma (Yorkshire Terrier)

Example of Using Cordy for Canine Lymphoma (Yorkshire Terrier)

Information provided by: Takasunooka Animal Clinic

Canine lymphoma is a type of malignant tumor where lymphocytes become cancerous. Depending on the tissue where it arises, it can be classified into several types, including multicentric lymphoma, mediastinal lymphoma, gastrointestinal lymphoma, extranodal lymphoma, and cutaneous lymphoma.

Lymphoma is a type of cancer, specifically a blood cancer that occurs when lymphocytes become cancerous. There are established protocols for chemotherapy treatment, and it is not uncommon for the tumor to temporarily shrink or for the quality of life (QOL) to improve with chemotherapy.

Compared to other cancers, lymphoma tends to respond well to chemotherapy (chemical therapy), so anticancer drugs are often recommended as the first line of treatment in animal hospitals. While chemotherapy can often bring lymphoma into remission, the issues with chemotherapy include side effects and the inevitable development of drug resistance over time, which renders the treatment ineffective.

If chemotherapy is recommended, please take a moment to read the following articles. Additionally, during chemotherapy, please implement dietary therapy to strengthen the immune system and maintain physical strength, aiming to improve QOL (quality of life).

This time, we received a report about the use of Cordy and ozone therapy in combination with chemotherapy for a case of lymphoma that developed in the abdomen of a Yorkshire Terrier, which we would like to share.

[Malignant Lymphoma: Combination of Cordy, Ozone Therapy, and Chemotherapy]

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier (Happy)

Gender: Male
Date of Birth: July 10, 2005

May 2, 2016

The dog presented with enlarged superficial lymph nodes and abdominal bruising. On May 7, the left popliteal lymph node was removed and diagnosed as malignant lymphoma through pathological examination.

Due to intermittent rapid breathing, Cordy administration, ozone rectal insufflation (once a week), and intermittent steroid administration every other day were started on May 14.

In July, spleen enlargement was confirmed, and in addition to the aforementioned treatments, chemotherapy was administered several times.

December 10, 2016

Both appetite and energy levels were reported to be normal. The owner has expressed satisfaction with the maintained quality of life (QOL).

The hospital commented that the dog has been able to stay healthy by taking the best aspects of Cordy, ozone therapy, and Western medicine.

[Note from the Laboratory]
Chemotherapy drugs have strong side effects, which can sometimes weaken the pet to the point of death. By combining Cordy and ozone therapy, it seems possible to mitigate the side effects of chemotherapy during the treatment of malignant lymphoma, thereby maintaining QOL.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

監修獣医師：林美彩　　所属クリニック：chicoどうぶつ診療所

代替療法と西洋医学、両方の動物病院での勤務経験と多数のコルディの臨床経験をもつ。　モノリス在籍時には、一般的な動物医療（西洋医学）だけでは対応が困難な症例に対して多くの相談を受け、免疫の大切さを痛烈に実感する。
ペットたちの健康維持・改善のためには薬に頼った対処療法だけではなく、「普段の生活環境や食事を見直し、自宅でさまざまなケアを取り入れることで免疫力を維持し、病気にならない体づくりを目指していくことが大切である」という考えを提唱し普及活動に従事している。

所属：

• 獣医保健ソーシャルワーク協会

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