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<p>Information Provided By: Mari Yamamoto (Owner)</p>
<p>Species: Cat<br />
Gender: Female, Mimi-chan<br />
Age: Unknown (Rescued Cat) as of November 2022<br />
Weight: 6.3kg<br />
Condition: Lung tumor</p>
<h3>Progress and Current Status</h3>
<p><strong>The tumor shrank and Mimi-chan is full of energy after two months of taking Cordy!</strong></p>
<p>I discovered Cordy through an online search and decided to purchase a trial size.<br />
After starting it in March 2023, the check-up two months later showed a significant reduction in the tumor size—what a surprise!</p>
<p>Her weight, energy levels, and appetite remained stable.</p>
<p>I gave her Cordy six to seven times a day, using the included spoon to form it into small balls, thanks to family support for the daily routine.</p>
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Bromhexine 4mg, Theophylline</p>
<p><b>Diet</b><br />
Doctor&#8217;s Care Urinary Care for Cats<br />
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            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。<br>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。
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer1/">Case of Improvement in a Dog with Self-Ulcerated Terminal Mammary Tumor After Cordy Administration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/casereport/dog-breast-cancer1/">Mammary Tumor Improvement Example #3 in a Dog (Maltese with Decreased Renal Function)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer3/">Case of a 17-Year-Old Mixed-Breed Dog Being Able to Undergo Surgery for a Self-Ulcerated Mammary Tumor and Live Healthily</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer2/">Case of Tumor Shrinkage in a 17-Year-Old Mixed-Breed Dog After Cordy Administration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-breast-cancer1/">Case of Improved Immunity and Quality of Life (QOL) in a Cat with Terminal Mammary Tumor</a></li>
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Related Articles on Mammary Tumors</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-breast-cancer/">Mammary Tumors (Breast Cancer) in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, Examinations, Surgery, and Tips for Improvement/Recovery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-cancer/">Cancer (Tumors) in Cats: Symptoms, Examinations, Surgery, Treatment, Diet, and Tips for Cancer Improvement/Recovery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-breast-cancer3/">Is There an Effect of Cordy on Mammary Tumors in Cats Who Can&#8217;t Undergo Surgery? <Cordy Consultation></a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/?s=%E4%B9%B3%E8%85%BA%E8%85%AB%E7%98%8D">List of Articles on Mammary Tumors</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/isyokudougen/">New Dietary Ideas to Combat Cancer (Dogs and Cats Edition)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-vitamin/">Actively Incorporate Vitamins for Cancer Prevention in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-kidney-iow-protein/">About Low Protein Diets for Cats with Kidney Disease</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/">BCAA Supplementation for Dogs and Cats with Reduced Stamina or Liver and Kidney Issues</a></li>
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		<title>High-Dose Vitamin C Drip Therapy: Cancer Treatment for Dogs and Cats</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2>High-Dose Vitamin C: A Natural Anticancer Agent</h2>
<p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01a30396697c4fe1bd45c482c625aaa9-1024x683.jpg" alt="High-Dose Vitamin C: A Natural Anticancer Agent" width="1024" height="683" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6332" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01a30396697c4fe1bd45c482c625aaa9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01a30396697c4fe1bd45c482c625aaa9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01a30396697c4fe1bd45c482c625aaa9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01a30396697c4fe1bd45c482c625aaa9.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><br />
It might be hard to believe for those hearing it for the first time, but <b>vitamin C does have anticancer properties</b>. The anticancer effects of large amounts of vitamin C are by no means weak.</p>
<p>The treatment itself does not require particularly advanced technology and can be performed in hospitals with reasonably equipped facilities. (Of course, training and study are necessary.)</p>
<p>Although there aren&#8217;t many veterinary hospitals nationwide that offer high-dose vitamin C drip therapy, why not search to see if there is one near you?</p>
<h2>What is High-Dose Vitamin C Drip Therapy?</h2>
<p><img decoding="async" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572c7e08bd802d252142e43eda01c9f5-1024x683.jpg" alt="What is High-Dose Vitamin C Drip Therapy?" width="1024" height="683" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6333" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572c7e08bd802d252142e43eda01c9f5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572c7e08bd802d252142e43eda01c9f5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572c7e08bd802d252142e43eda01c9f5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/572c7e08bd802d252142e43eda01c9f5.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><br />
It&#8217;s a revolutionary and straightforward treatment method where large amounts of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are administered via drip to selectively target and attack cancer cells. This new cancer treatment has started to be introduced in human clinics and is being adopted by some veterinary hospitals for the treatment of cancer in dogs and cats.</p>
<h3>Features of High-Dose Vitamin C Drip Therapy</h3>
<p>In high-dose vitamin C therapy, vitamin C is used like an anticancer agent. However, it is markedly different from conventional anticancer drugs and, when used correctly, is a treatment method with <b>very few side effects and extremely low risk</b>.</p>
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<li>Expected to have anticancer effects.</li>
<li>No toxicity to normal cells, hence no worries about side effects.</li>
<li>Can be combined with other treatment methods without compromising safety.</li>
<li>Expected to prevent aging due to its antioxidant effects (anti-aging).</li>
<li>Oral administration does not yield similar results.</li>
<li>Uses a specialized vitamin C, making it relatively expensive.</li>
<li>Short duration of effect.</li>
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<p>To understand the differences from anticancer drugs, we have compiled articles on anticancer drugs for your reference.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Related Articles on Anticancer Drugs</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/animal-chemotherapy/">About Anticancer Drugs Used in the Treatment of Cancer in Dogs and Cats—Side Effects, Precautions, and More</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/targeted-cancer-therapies/">About Molecular Targeted Drugs Used in Cancer Treatment for Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/chemical-treatment-lymphoma/">Types and Protocols of Chemotherapy and Anticancer Drugs Used for Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/exposure-anticancer-drug/">Trace Exposure to Anticancer Drugs &#8211; Be Careful with Anticancer Drugs During Your Pet&#8217;s Cancer Treatment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/lisk-cancer-drog/">Why Do 90% of Chemotherapy Drugs Have Side Effects?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/risk-of-chemotherapy/">Chemotherapy Recommended for Dogs and Cats &#8211; What Are the Risks of Side Effects?</a></li>
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<h3>Mechanism of Action</h3>
<p>Many people are aware that Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, but understanding the anticancer effects of Vitamin C requires some knowledge.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a simplified summary to make it easier to understand (although there are other mechanisms as well):</p>
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<li>When Vitamin C prevents oxidation in the body, it gets oxidized itself.</li>
<li>Oxidized Vitamin C generates hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>), a powerful oxidizing agent.</li>
<li>Normal cells produce an enzyme called catalase, which instantly detoxifies hydrogen peroxide.</li>
<li>In contrast, cancer cells cannot produce catalase and are attacked by hydrogen peroxide.</li>
<li>Cancer cells suffer significant oxidative damage to their cell membranes and DNA, eventually leading to their death.</li>
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<p>*Hydrogen peroxide is a potent oxidizing agent that is harmful to the body. It is also an ingredient in disinfectants (e.g., hydrogen peroxide solution).<br />
*Catalase is an enzyme that breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide into harmless water and oxygen.</p>
<h3>Practical Application of High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy</h3>
<p>Unfortunately, it is not effective against all cancers. It is currently positioned as an adjunctive therapy to standard treatments (surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy).</p>
<p>However, it can be said that even chemotherapy is not effective against all cancers. Furthermore, chemotherapeutic agents are highly toxic, and there are many cases where their use is not feasible despite their high antitumor effects. Forcing the use of chemotherapy can not only increase costs but also potentially shorten the lifespan of the patient.</p>
<p>While it is positioned as an adjunctive therapy, high-dose Vitamin C IV therapy may be administered alone in cases where the patient is too weak to endure standard treatments, is elderly, or if the pet owner has a strong aversion to chemotherapy.</p>
<h3>Future of High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy</h3>
<p>Treatments like high-dose Vitamin C therapy, which are highly safe and cause minimal harm to the body, are desired for animals to regain true health. If research advances and treatment outcomes improve, there is a strong possibility that it may become a mainstream and widely adopted treatment.</p>
<p>However, there are challenges. To achieve sufficient effects, more than two IV sessions per week are necessary. The required frequency makes the treatment costly.</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #ff0000; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffefe; color: #333;">One reason for the high cost is the lack of domestically produced Vitamin C suitable for IV use due to issues with additives. Currently, imported products must be used, which drives up the cost.</div>
<p>Moreover, <span class="danger-under">it is believed that dogs do not benefit as much from this treatment as humans do</span>. This may be related to the fact that dogs can synthesize Vitamin C within their bodies.<br />
However, at the very least, it may be beneficial in improving the quality of life (QOL).</p>
<p>Rather than treating solely with high-dose vitamin C IV therapy, incorporating other alternative therapies, such as Cordy which has immune-activating properties, to enhance the effects can lead to synergistic benefits.</p>
<h2>Synergistic Effects with High-Dose Vitamin C IV Therapy</h2>
<p>At Cordy Laboratory, we have received multiple reports from veterinarians in clinical settings about the synergistic effects of combining Cordy with high-dose vitamin C IV therapy.</p>
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            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。<br>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。
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		<title>What is malignant melanoma in dogs and cats?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">Malignant melanoma, also known as &#8220;melanoma,&#8221; is a type of malignant tumor (cancer) that is not effectively treatable with chemotherapy, thus making surgery a priority. However, it is a highly aggressive cancer with a high recurrence rate post-surgery and rapid progression. Nonetheless, combining immune strategies and dietary therapy can potentially improve prognoses.</div>
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<h2>Malignant Melanoma: Skin Cancer</h2>
<p>Malignant melanoma is a condition where melanin-producing cells (melanocytes, pigment cells) become tumorous.</p>
<p>Melanin produced by these melanocytes absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation, thereby reducing cellular damage caused by UV exposure and preventing the development of malignant tumors, among other effects. The darkening of the skin from sun exposure is a result of melanocytes working to protect the skin from UV radiation.</p>
<p>However, when these melanocytes abnormally proliferate, it leads to malignant melanoma, also known as <a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-overcoming-melanoma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>melanoma</b></a>.</p>
<p>Among tumors, it is highly malignant and prone to metastasis.</p>
<p>Melanocytes are distributed in the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and malignant melanomas often develop in these areas. They are especially dense in parts that get a lot of sun exposure, like the face, or areas with physiological pigmentation, such as the external genitals.<br />
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Amelanotic Melanoma</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #ff8c00; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">As the name suggests, malignant melanoma is typically discovered as a &#8220;black tumor,&#8221; but there are variants that lack pigmentation—these are called amelanotic melanomas.<br />
Amelanotic melanoma refers to a type of malignant melanoma that does not produce melanin, and it is considered more malignant and has a poorer prognosis compared to typical malignant melanoma.</div>
<p>Malignant melanomas are more frequently observed in dogs (while relatively rare in cats), and like other tumors, the risk of occurrence increases with age. Breeds with a higher predisposition include <a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Miniature Dachshunds</b></a> and <a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Labrador Retrievers</b></a>.<br />
Among tumors, it is highly malignant and prone to metastasis.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When surgery is feasible, it is the first treatment option</span>.<br />
However, depending on the location of the occurrence, complete removal may be difficult, leading to palliative surgery aimed at reducing volume, or it might require more extensive procedures such as jaw removal or limb amputation. Consequently, surgery might not be suitable for older pets, those in poor health, or those with metastatic sites.</p>
<p>Additionally, chemotherapy often yields limited results, and radiation therapy facilities are limited. Each session also necessitates anesthesia, raising concerns about its impact on the pet&#8217;s body.</p>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma1/">Lymph node metastasis of oral melanoma (malignant melanoma): A case study on a Miniature Dachshund</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma2/">Controlling oral melanoma of a dog with a 2-month life expectancy using chemotherapy and Cordy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma3/">Long-term control of canine oral melanoma without chemotherapy</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma4/">Case of Long-term Control of Oral Melanoma in Dogs Without Surgery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma5/">Usage Example of Dog Oral Melanoma Tumor &#8211; Report from Shiota Animal Hospital</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma6/">Case of Long-term Control of Oral Melanoma in Dogs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-melanoma7/">Case of Controlling Oral Melanoma in Dogs Using Alternative Therapy</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-overcoming-melanoma/">Dog Melanoma &#8211; Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Tips for Improvement and Cure</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-melanoma/">Cat Melanoma and Skin Cancer &#8211; Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Tips for Improvement and Cure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/melanoma-cordy/">Elderly Dogs &#8211; Handling Oral Melanoma <Cordy Consultation></a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-overcoming-cancer/">Dog Cancer (Tumors) &#8211; Symptoms, Testing, Surgery, Treatment, Diet, and Tips for Improvement and Cure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/page/3/?s=%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E">List of Melanoma Related Articles</a></li>
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		<title>Cordyceps Administration Example for Mammary Tumors in Cats That Do Not Wish to Undergo Surgery: Consultation with the Laboratory</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2>About the Use of Cordy for Mammary Tumors</h2>
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<p>This is a 12-year-old rescued female cat. She underwent surgery for a mammary tumor when she was 7 years old, but recently, another lump that looks like a tumor has been found. She is still energetic and has a good appetite, and her blood tests show no abnormalities. Her veterinarian suggested trying surgery once more.</p>
<p>However, after her previous surgery, it took a long time for her energy and appetite to return, so the family would prefer to avoid surgery if possible. The new lump does not seem to be growing much in size compared to when it was first discovered.</p>
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<p>Since <b>90% of mammary tumors in cats are said to be malignant</b>, they are prone to recurrence and metastasis even after surgery. Therefore, it is highly likely that this new lump is also a mammary tumor. Ideally, the tumor would be removed, and thorough post-operative care would be provided. However, if surgery is not desired, it is essential to <span style="color: #ff0000;">quickly restore the imbalanced immune system so the body’s immune cells can fight the tumor</span>.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the growth rate of the new lump is slow, suggesting it is not highly malignant. Therefore, it is essential to adjust her immune balance effectively while the tumor is still not very aggressive.</p>
<p>Cordy is believed to have <span style="color: #ff0000;"><b>an effect of balancing the immune system</b></span>, which could be beneficial for cats suffering from mammary tumors.</p>
<p>If there are no issues with her respiratory status, heart disease, or epilepsy, supplements containing organic germanium can be safely used. However, if there are any concerns, it is advisable to avoid supplements with organic germanium.</p>
<p>If she has a tendency to have soft stools or constipation, it suggests an imbalance in her intestinal environment. In such cases, it is recommended to use supplements containing lactic acid bacteria.</p>
<p><b><span style="color: #0000ff;">Cordy can also be used externally.</span></b> If the tumor increases and breaks through the skin (ulcerates), it has been reported that spraying <span style="color: #ff0000;">the supernatant obtained by suspending Cordy in 100ml of water and allowing it to settle</span> on the affected area can assist in skin repair and odor reduction.</p>
<p>The sedimented Cordy that does not dissolve in water can be used as an oral medication.</p>
<p>Since she is currently eating well, switching to a &#8220;<b><a href="https://cordy-en.com/nutrition-therapy-cancer/">low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet</a></b>&#8221; is important to deprive the tumor of nutrients and build the cat&#8217;s own strength.</p>
<p>While daily meals nourish the body, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">cats are sensitive to taste, so make the dietary switch gradually and patiently.</span></p>
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            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。<br>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。
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                <a class="link" href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/獣医師が考案した一汁一菜長生き犬ごはん-こだわりの安心レシピ-作り置きOK-林-美彩/dp/4418224017/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1658195444&s=books&sr=1-3&text=林 美彩" target="_blank">獣医師が考案した一汁一菜長生き犬ごはん こだわりの安心レシピ&作り置きOK!</a>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer1/">Case of an advanced-stage mammary tumor in a dog with ulceration improved with Cordy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/casereport/dog-breast-cancer1/">Case of mammary tumor improvement in a dog③ (Maltese with declining kidney function)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer3/">Case of a 17-year-old mixed breed dog with ulcerated mammary tumor able to undergo surgery and live healthily</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-breast-cancer2/">Case of a 17-year-old mixed breed dog where the mammary tumor shrunk after Cordy administration</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-breast-cancer1/">Case of improved immunity and quality of life (QOL) in a cat with advanced-stage mammary tumor</a></li>
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Related Articles on Mammary Tumors</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-breast-cancer/">Feline Mammary Tumors (Breast Cancer) &#8211; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Surgery, and Tips for Improvement and Cure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-cancer/">Feline Cancer (Tumors) &#8211; Symptoms, Diagnosis, Surgery, Treatment, Diet, and Tips for Improvement and Cure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-breast-cancer3/">Is There an Effective Non-Surgical Approach for Feline Mammary Tumors? <Cordy Consult></a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/?s=%E4%B9%B3%E8%85%BA%E8%85%AB%E7%98%8D">List of Articles on Mammary Tumors</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/nutrition-therapy-cancer/">Dietary Therapy for Canine and Feline Cancer &#8211; High Protein, Low Carbohydrate is Key</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/isyokudougen/">New Dietary Ideas to Combat Cancer (for Dogs and Cats)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-vitamin/">Actively Incorporating Vitamins for Cancer Prevention in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-kidney-iow-protein/">Low Protein Diet in Cats with Kidney Disease</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/">BCAA Supplements for Dogs and Cats with Decreased Vitality or Liver/Kidney Issues</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/intestinal-flora/">Promote Intestinal Health! &#8211; Boost Immunity Through Gut Health</a></li>
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<p>As it is said that 90% of mammary gland tumors in cats are malignant, these tumors tend to recur or metastasize even after surgery. Therefore, it is highly likely that the new lump is also a mammary gland tumor. Ideally, the root tumor should be removed, and thorough post-operative care should be provided. However, if surgery is not preferred, it is essential to restore the currently compromised immune balance as soon as possible and enable the cat's immune cells to fight the tumor.</p>
<p>Fortunately, the growth rate of the new lump is slow, indicating a low malignancy. Thus, it is crucial to restore immune balance while the tumor is not aggressive. Cordy (Cordyceps) is expected to help balance the immune system, making it potentially beneficial for cats with mammary gland tumors. </p>
<p>If your cat does not have any issues related to respiration, heart disease, or epilepsy, you can safely use supplements containing organic germanium. However, if there are any such health issues, it is better to avoid supplements with organic germanium. For cats with unstable stool conditions such as frequent soft stools or constipation, it is recommended to use supplements containing lactic acid bacteria to improve intestinal health.</p>
<p>Cordy can also be used externally. If the tumor grows and breaks through the skin surface (self-ulcers), you can spray the affected area with a supernatant liquid obtained by suspending 1 gram of Cordy in 100 ml of water and letting it stand. This may aid in skin repair and odor reduction. The sediment, which does not dissolve in water, still retains its efficacy and can be used orally. There is also a liquid culture Cordy grown in liquid medium with Cordyceps, which can be used as well.</p>
<p>Since your cat is eating well, switching to a 'low-carb, high-protein diet' is important to prevent the tumor from getting nutrients while boosting the cat's strength. A cat's body is built through its daily diet, but since cats have sensitive palates, switch their food gradually without rushing.</p>
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		<title>The onset, symptoms, treatments, and overcoming methods of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) infection.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Feline AIDS is a disease caused by a virus known as FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).</p>
<p>When a cat infected with FIV develops AIDS, it falls into immunodeficiency and the susceptibility to various diseases increases. However, <span class="danger-under">it is believed that with immune system support, the cat&#8217;s condition can improve, and its QOL (Quality of Life) can be maintained, thereby restoring its energy and appetite</span>.</p>
<p>At Cordy Labs, we are conducting research to see if immune support can help maintain the health of cats that have developed feline AIDS, and there are several cases where the condition has stabilized.</p>
<p>This page summarizes the causes, symptoms, treatments, and tips for improvement or cure of feline AIDS and FIV. <b>We also introduce examples of improvements</b>. We hope it can be a source of support and a beacon of hope for everyone.</p>
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<h2>What is Feline AIDS?</h2>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">It is a disease caused by a virus called FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus).</p>
<p>It is transmitted through mating or fighting with an FIV-positive cat.<br class="spblock"><br />
It is estimated that 10% to 20% of cats in Japan are infected.</p>
<p>Because there is no fundamental cure for this disease, <span class="danger-bold">once it develops, there is no treatment, and it becomes a challenging condition leading to immunodeficiency</span>.</p>
<p>However, an infected cat does not develop severe symptoms immediately; there is an incubation period of about five years (which varies by individual).<br class="spblock"><br />
During this time, the cat can live as normally as a healthy cat.</p>
<p><span class="danger-under">Due to the long incubation period, some cats can live out their natural lifespan without developing the disease.</span></p>
<p>Finding out about the infection should not lead to excessive pessimism.</p>
<p>However, a long incubation period means there&#8217;s a chance of unknowingly transmitting the virus to other cats.</p>
<p>If infection is confirmed, ensuring indoor living is essential etiquette.</p>
<h3>About the Feline AIDS Vaccine</h3>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">The Feline AIDS vaccine (brand name: Fel-O-Vax FIV) is available.<br class="spblock"><span class="danger-bold">The infection prevention rate is said to be 70%</span>.</p>
<p>However, even with vaccination, allowing close contact with other cats will not prevent infection.</p>
<p>Consider the vaccine as a supplementary measure. Note that it is ineffective if administered after infection.</p>
<p>If a cat with reduced physical strength or lowered immunity receives the vaccine, its condition may worsen due to the vaccination, so please consider the cat&#8217;s health condition when considering the Feline AIDS vaccine.</p>
<h2>Causes of Feline AIDS Infection</h2>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">FIP is transmitted through the blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids of a cat infected with FIV.<br />
Cats can become infected with FIV by being bitten by another cat carrying the virus, through mating, or by being born to an infected mother.</p>
<p>FIV is a very weak virus and <span class="danger-bold">it does not spread through the air.</span></p>
<p>It is estimated that around 10-20% of cats are infected with FIV. Thus, outdoor cats that frequently interact with other cats, mate, or get into fights are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.</p>
<p>*<span class="danger-bold">FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) is different from HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus),</span> so humans cannot contract AIDS from being bitten by an FIV-infected cat.</p>
<h2>Effective Preventive Measures for FIV</h2>
<p>While there is no cure once a cat has developed FIV, <span class="danger-bold">early neutering or spaying can reduce the risk of infection to nearly 0%.</span></p>
<p>Neutered cats are less likely to mate or fight, which significantly lowers their risk of infection.</p>
<h3>Ways to Suppress the Onset of FIV</h3>
<p><span class="danger-bold">FIV is not a particularly strong virus.</span></p>
<p><b>If a cat has a robust immune system, it can control the virus&#8217;s proliferation.</b></p>
<p>However, if the cat&#8217;s immune system weakens, the virus can multiply, leading to the onset of FIV.</p>
<p>Once FIV manifests, it becomes challenging to control the disease&#8217;s progression.</p>
<p>If a cat tests positive for FIV, follow the veterinarian’s advice to prevent the disease&#8217;s onset.</p>
<p>Reports suggest that keeping the cat in a clean environment can delay the onset of FIV.<br class="spblock">Keep your cat indoors to prevent transmission to other cats.</p>
<h2>Symptoms of FIV</h2>
<p>The virus that causes FIV infects the immune cells of the cat. In the early stages of FIV infection, there are typically no noticeable symptoms.</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">For example, there might be a loss of appetite, fever, and a tendency to develop stomatitis.<br class="spblock"><br />
Additionally, illnesses that previously healed quickly might take longer to resolve.</div>
<p>As FIV begins to multiply, the cat’s immune system gradually weakens.</p>
<p>As a result, the cat might fall ill from bacteria and fungi that would not pose a threat to a healthy cat.</p>
<p>This is known as an opportunistic infection.</p>
<p>Deaths are usually due to various infections resulting from the weakened immune system, not the FIV itself.</p>
<h3>Opportunistic Infections &#8211; Main Symptoms of FIV</h3>
<p>The cat&#8217;s body might succumb to minor bacteria like intestinal bacteria or common cold pathogens that pose no threat to a healthy individual.</p>
<h3>Anemia and Bleeding &#8211; Main Symptoms of FIV</h3>
<p>FIV can destroy the bone marrow that produces blood cells, leading to anemia by preventing the production of new red blood cells.</p>
<p>For the same reason, platelets are also not produced, making it harder for the blood to clot.</p>
<h3>Tumors (Cancer) &#8211; Main Symptoms of FIV</h3>
<p>Both humans and cats generate cancer cells daily, but a healthy immune system usually controls their growth.</p>
<p>However, when the immune system is compromised, it cannot suppress the growth of cancer cells, leading to cancer.</p>
<h2>Stages of FIV</h2>
<p>Based on clinical symptoms and infection progress, FIV is categorized into five stages:</p>
<h3>Acute Phase</h3>
<p>After infection, symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and lymphadenopathy appear.</p>
<p><span class="danger-bold">The acute phase lasts from several weeks to about four months after infection.</span></p>
<p>During this period, antibody tests (anti-FIV antibodies) become positive.</p>
<h3>Asymptomatic Carrier Phase</h3>
<p>Symptoms of the acute phase subside. This is the incubation period where FIV is present but not causing symptoms.</p>
<p>The length of this asymptomatic period, which can range from several months to years, depends on the cat&#8217;s health and immunity.<br />
Some cats may live their entire lives without ever developing FIV symptoms despite being infected.</p>
<p>Even without noticeable symptoms, antibodies and the virus remain detectable.</p>
<h3>Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy Phase</h3>
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When the immune system can no longer suppress the proliferation of the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), immune cells such as white blood cells become more active.
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<p>You may notice symptoms such as swelling of all the lymph nodes throughout the body where immune cells are concentrated. This period can last from 2 to 4 months, so it is not uncommon for it to be overlooked.</p>
<h3>AIDS-Related Complex Stage</h3>
<p>As feline AIDS progresses, the cat’s immune system weakens, making the body more susceptible to bacterial and viral infections. Various symptoms such as stomatitis, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin diseases may become apparent.</p>
<h3>Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Stage</h3>
<p>Finally, the immune function is completely lost, leading to various symptoms such as anemia, malignant tumors, opportunistic infections, and ultimately death. Due to the lack of immune response, chronic conditions such as stomatitis, respiratory infections, and skin and ear infections are also observed.</p>
<h2>Treatment of Feline AIDS</h2>
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<span class="danger-bold">No fundamental cure has been found.</span><br />
The primary treatment is symptomatic therapy.
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<p>Interferons and antibiotics (for bacterial infections) are mainly used to counteract infections.</p>
<h2>Boosting Immunity</h2>
<p>Enhance the immune system to prevent infections. Engaging in moderate exercise and providing quality food can be beneficial. It is crucial to prevent the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus from manifesting its symptoms. Even if symptoms do appear, ensure that the immune system is maintained to prevent the progression of the disease.</p>
<h2>Measures Against Feline AIDS</h2>
<p>When a cat is infected with the FIV and develops feline AIDS, it will eventually fall into immunodeficiency and, unfortunately, die, making it feel like a hopeless situation. Indeed, there is currently no cure once a cat develops AIDS. However, we are researching ways to delay the progression of the disease by maintaining the immune system with <a href="https://cordy-en.com/cordy/"><b>Cordy</b></a> to prevent immunodeficiency.</p>
<p>Additionally, as part of liver function support, providing <a href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-cat-placenta2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>placenta extract powder derived from domestic SPF pigs</b></a>, and for anti-inflammatory measures, <a href="https://cordy-en.com/krilloil/"><b>krill oil</b></a> rich in EPA/DHA extracted from Antarctic krill can help. Further, supplementing the necessary nutrients, especially to prevent albumin deficiency, by providing <a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">amino acids</a> such as <a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids)</b></a> and green tripe (the stomach lining of ruminants) may help maintain physical strength.</p>
<p>Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.</p>
<p>*We are also researching the application of a specific type of Cordyceps fungus with immune-modulating functions for humans.</p>
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<strong>Supervising Veterinarian: Dr. Misaya Hayashi</strong>　　<strong>Affiliated Clinic: <a href="https://www.chicoah.com/">Chico Animal Clinic</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Dr. Hayashi has a wealth of experience working in veterinary hospitals that offer both alternative and conventional Western medicine. She has extensive clinical experience using Cordy. During her tenure at Monolith, she received numerous consultations for cases difficult to address with standard veterinary medicine (Western medicine), profoundly realizing the importance of the immune system.<br />She advocates for the idea that, to maintain and improve the health of pets, it is critical not only to rely on medications for symptomatic treatment but also to re-evaluate daily living conditions and diet. She emphasizes incorporating various home care practices to sustain immunity and aims to build a disease-resistant body, engaging in related promotional activities.</p>
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">FIP, FeLV, Cat AIDS Cases</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/casereport/cat-fip2/">Example of controlling feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/casereport/cat-fip/">Case of FeLV and FIP cats maintaining condition with Cordy</a></li>
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Recommended Reads</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-felv-lisk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feline Leukemia Virus Infection &#8211; Be Aware of Lymphoma Development</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-aids-flv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feline AIDS Virus Infection &#8211; FIV: Onset, Symptoms, Treatment, and Overcoming Methods</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-fip/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) &#8211; Coronavirus Infection, Symptoms, Improvement, and Recovery Tips</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-vaccine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diseases Preventable by Core Vaccines in Cats, Symptoms, and Treatments</a></li>
<li><b><a title="Overcoming Cancer in Cats - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Tips for Overcoming Cancer" href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-cancer/">Overcoming Cancer in Cats &#8211; Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Tips for Overcoming Cancer</a> </b></li>
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		<title>### Precautionary Note on Trace Exposure to Anticancer Drugs During Pet Cancer Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 03:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
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When using chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of cancer in dogs, cats, and other pets, trace amounts of these drugs are excreted through their feces and urine.<br />
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In households with small children, special attention should be given to the risk of minor exposure to these chemotherapy drugs.
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<h2>Unknown Risks of Chemotherapy Drugs</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6882" src="https://cordy.monolith-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dog01.jpg" alt="Minor exposure to chemotherapy drugs" width="300" height="450" />
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Did you know that when you give your pet chemotherapy treatment, you and your family might also be exposed to potential dangers?</span></p>
<p>This page addresses the issue of “minor exposure” to chemotherapy drugs. This problem occurs when the chemotherapy drugs excreted by your pet lead to the pet owner being exposed.</p>
<p>Minor exposure to chemotherapy drugs can result in physical discomfort and, in some cases, severe problems.<br />
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Despite being a significant issue, most pet owners are not sufficiently informed about <minor exposure> to chemotherapy drugs.</p>
<p>Unlike common side effects, minor exposure does not cause immediate major harm.<br />
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Symptoms may appear years or even decades later.</p>
<p>Given such a long timeframe, pursuing the facts is extremely challenging.<br />
<br class="spblock">The full extent of the damage is mostly unknown.</p>
<p>Most people may not experience actual harm from minor amounts of chemotherapy drugs, measured in micrograms, but it is possible that some may have already been affected.</p>
<p>When your beloved dog or cat receives chemotherapy treatment, you and your family living with the pet are potentially subject to minor exposure.<br />
Currently, it seems difficult to obtain sufficient information from animal hospitals.</p>
<p>Therefore, we urge you to carefully review this page and consider protective measures for yourself.</p>
<h3>Ways Chemotherapy Drugs Enter Your Body</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-6908" src="https://cordy.monolith-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dog02.jpg" alt="Volatilization of chemotherapy drugs" width="200" height="200" /><br />
How do chemotherapy drugs administered to animals affect our bodies?</p>
<p>Chemotherapy drugs given to animals are excreted through various pathways.<br />
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<span class="danger-bold">Almost 100% of the administered dosage is eventually expelled from the body.</span></p>
<p>Most are excreted through feces and urine, but chemotherapy drugs can also be found in saliva, breath, sweat, and shedding hair.<br />
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Chemotherapy drugs secreted through sebaceous glands volatilize from the body surface.</p>
<p>When living with a pet undergoing chemotherapy treatment, almost invariably, you will come into contact with these substances if you do not take precautions.</p>
<p>At the very least, you will breathe the air exhaled by your pet.<br />
<br class="spblock">You may be absorbing chemotherapy drugs through your skin and lungs.<br />
Chemotherapeutic agents are compounds that decompose poorly in the natural environment, so even <span class="danger-bold">there is a risk of minor exposure to these agents from aged excreta</span>.</p>
<p>While some chemotherapeutic agents are broken down and detoxified within the animal&#8217;s body, the majority are excreted either unchanged or as even more toxic active metabolites.</p>
<p>It may be hard to believe that chemotherapeutic agents can volatilize, but it is known that some are highly volatile. Others can become aerosolized and disperse into the air. Naturally, in a closed room, the concentration of chemotherapeutic agents will increase.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Chemotherapeutic agents easily vaporize</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">Cyclophosphamide (Endoxan), used in the treatment of malignant lymphoma, is particularly well-known for its high volatility. Knowing that mustard gas (a toxic gas) was the origin of its development may make it easier to imagine.</div>
<h3>Behavior of Chemotherapeutic Agents in the Body</h3>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-6909 size-full" src="https://cordy.monolith-japan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dna01.png" alt="DNA Damage" width="200" height="200" />
<p>Typical chemotherapeutic agents (cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents) cause severe impacts on chromosomes within cells.</p>
<p>They bind strongly with DNA in chromosomes or cut the DNA. As a result, cell division fails, leading to cell death.</p>
<p>Even if you are exposed to small amounts of chemotherapeutic agents, you might not immediately feel any abnormalities. Any issues that do arise are often mild, like headaches or dizziness, making it hard to identify the cause as exposure.</p>
<p>The real damage may be felt years or even decades later.</p>
<p>Some cells may survive despite DNA damage due to insufficient attack by the chemotherapeutic agents.</p>
<p>From these cells, &#8220;undying cells&#8221; akin to zombies, meaning cancer cells, may emerge. If the immune system fails to function, these cancerous cells may proliferate and eventually form a large cancerous mass.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Comparing Chemotherapeutic Agents to a Gun</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">Chemotherapeutic agents are not drugs that precisely target only cancer cells. They are more like a machine gun fired blindly. As such, they indiscriminately attack normal cells as well. Most people are aware that chemotherapeutic agents have many side effects, and understanding this characteristic helps make sense of that. Incidentally, the gun that accurately targets cancer cells is our body&#8217;s immune system.</div>
<h3>People Susceptible to Impact</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-1963 size-medium" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/baby-300x200.jpg" alt="Chemotherapeutic agents affect cells that are actively dividing" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/baby-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/baby.jpg 360w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><br />
As mentioned above, there is a possibility that healthy cells could become cancerous due to minor exposure to chemotherapeutic agents.</p>
<p>Chemotherapeutic agents particularly affect cells that are actively dividing.<br />
For example, because reproductive cells are susceptible to damage, I think that couples who wish to conceive and families with infants and toddlers in their growth stages should take special care.</p>
<p>Additionally, if you are raising multiple dogs or cats, take caution as these pets tend to lie on the floor or lick surfaces.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Are Medications a Risk?</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">From the perspective of a healthy person, all medications are essentially poisons.</p>
<p>The most extreme of these poisons is chemotherapy drugs. Even exposure in microgram quantities might have an impact on future health.</p>
<p>There is a common joke that &#8220;kusuri (medicine) backwards is risuku (risk),&#8221; but chemotherapy is no joking matter. It is normal for the side effect occurrence rate to be 80% or 90%. While the risk decreases the more diluted the chemotherapy is, it is believed that even if diluted 1000 times, the risk will not be zero.<br />
For reference, 1/1000 of 1 mg is 1 microgram.</p></div>
<h3>About Safe Amounts</h3>
<p><span class="danger-bold">No safe amount exists for chemotherapy drugs.</span><br class="spblock"><br />
Side effects can occur even at amounts too low to be effective.</p>
<p>Please also refer to this: <a title="Reasons Why 90% of Chemotherapy Patients Experience Side Effects (with Illustration)" href="https://cordy-en.com/lisk-cancer-drog/">Reasons Why 90% of Chemotherapy Patients Experience Side Effects (with Illustration)</a></p>
<p>Of course, the less the amount of chemotherapy drugs, the lower the danger. However, such tests cannot be conducted on the human body.</p>
<p>Even at extremely low microgram levels, it is possible that future health issues may occur. <br class="spblock"><br />
<span class="danger-bold">You have to protect yourselves.</span></p>
<p>&#8220;Not in past literatures&#8221; or &#8220;No comment from the veterinarian&#8221; are not very helpful when it comes to the issue of minimal exposure to chemotherapy drugs.</p>
<h3>On Detoxification</h3>
<p>There is no antidote for chemotherapy drugs. Procedures aiming to promote excretion through fluid therapy or diuretics are unlikely to be effective for minimal exposure.</p>
<p>There are drugs that neutralize spilled chemotherapy drugs, but they are not for use on the human body.</p>
<p>Although not a detoxification method, I recommend activities such as improving your diet to boost immunity as a future cancer prevention measure.</p>
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<p>Recently, even in Japan, the exposure of healthcare workers to chemotherapy drugs is becoming a recognized issue. Administering chemotherapy is the job of nurses, but due to the pressures of their daily tasks, safety measures are often insufficient.</p>
<p>Overseas studies have pointed out a high rate of chromosomal abnormalities among nurses handling chemotherapy drugs. In fact, when examining the floors around IV setups, trace amounts of chemotherapy drugs are found, even without spills. Nurses are exposed to invisible droplets and fumes of chemotherapy drugs and work with anxiety about their future.<br />
Pharmacists responsible for higher-risk tasks, namely &#8220;chemotherapy preparation,&#8221; have nearly comprehensive safety measures in place. They wear protective clothing, gloves, masks, and goggles to safeguard themselves from chemotherapy splashes. Additionally, to avoid inhaling volatile chemotherapy gases, they prepare the drugs by inserting only their hands into a safety cabinet. The scene resembles a chemical weapons factory.</p>
<p>Incidentally, within the safety cabinet, there is a significant amount of spillage of chemotherapy drugs.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Reference Article</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #ff8c00; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;"><a href="https://www.nurse.or.jp/nursing/shuroanzen/safety/koganzai/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japan Nursing Association &#8211; Exposure Prevention Measures Against Chemotherapy Agents</a></div>
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<h2>Expected Health Hazards, Dangerous Acts, Precautions</h2>
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Below, I have listed what I believe is essential.<br />
Of course, what I have written is not exhaustive. <span class="danger-bold">Please make your own decisions.</span></p>
<p>It is also crucial to consider not only protecting yourself but also your family, acquaintances, others, other animals, plantings, and the surrounding environment.<br />
Please act based on morality, assuming the worst-case scenario.</p>
<h3>Examples of Health Hazards (Predicted)</h3>
<p>The side effects of chemotherapy drugs disclosed by manufacturers are those observed when a sufficient dose is administered. However, this does not mean that &#8220;a small amount is safe.&#8221;</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The drug-induced damages of chemotherapy can sometimes be life-threatening, so please be cautious.<!-- Life can sometimes be disrupted, so please take care. --><!--. A 1% increase in risk must also be avoided. --></span></p>
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<li>An increased rate of cancer occurrence such as lymphoma.</li>
<li>An increased rate of severe immune diseases.</li>
<li>A decrease in pregnancy rates.</li>
<li>An increase in fetal malformations and disabilities.</li>
<li>Worsening of dermatitis, allergies, liver disorders, and kidney disorders.</li>
<li>A decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.</li>
<h3>Be Aware of These Actions<!-- Extremely Dangerous Actions --></h3>
<p>When spending time with your pet, the following actions and habits may increase the risk of minor exposure to chemotherapy drugs for you or your cohabiting family members.</p>
<p><!-- These actions are dangerous. They can increase the exposure to you and your family and could result in more severe harm. --></p>
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<li>Your pet licking you.</li>
<li>Being sneezed on by your pet.</li>
<li>Contact with infants.</li>
<li>Contact with pregnant women.</li>
<li>Handling your pet&#8217;s vomit without gloves.</li>
<li>Cleaning the litter box without gloves.</li>
<li>Coming into contact with blood.</li>
<li>Spending time in poorly ventilated rooms.</li>
<li>Bathing together.</li>
<li>Sleeping in the same bed.</li>
<li>Carrying your pet for long walks.</li>
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<h3>Other Precautions</h3>
<p>Even when not in direct contact with your pet, precautions are necessary. To reduce exposure for you and your cohabiting family members, it is recommended to keep the following in mind.<!-- please keep these points in mind. --></p>
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<li>Wear slippers indoors.</li>
<li>Open windows and wear a disposable mask when cleaning.</li>
<li>Do not leave mopping cloths on the floor.</li>
<li>Seal used litter sheets or sand before disposal.</li>
<li>Wash pet laundry separately.</li>
<li>Do not put items dropped on the floor in your mouth.</li>
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<h3>Consider Others</h3>
<p>To protect others and the general public from minor exposure to chemotherapy drugs, it is essential for pet owners to practice certain considerations, situational awareness, and empathy.</p>
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<li>Do not take your pet for grooming immediately after chemotherapy administration.</li>
<li>Ask the groomer to wear gloves and a mask.</li>
<li>Inform other veterinary clinics if your pet is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.</li>
<li>Avoid outdoor toileting for a few days following chemotherapy administration.</li>
<li>Use a yellow ribbon on the leash during walks to prevent contact with others.</li>
<li>In upstream areas (such as mountain campsites), bring back feces and urine.</li>
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<h3>Protect Other Animals</h3>
<p>Consideration for your cohabiting pets as well as animals encountered during walks is necessary. Avoid situations that may lead to grooming or fights.</p>
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<li>If you have multiple pets, isolate them.</li>
<li>In a veterinary hospital, wait in the car, etc.</li>
<li>Do not let cats out of the house.</li>
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<h2>Strengthen Immunity to Reduce Exposure Damage</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2155" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/immunity-300x214.jpg" alt="Improving Immunity" width="300" height="214" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/immunity-300x214.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/immunity.jpg 336w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />In Japan, which has a small land area and is one of the world&#8217;s leading users of anticancer drugs, it is strictly speaking impossible to completely prevent even minimal exposure to anticancer drugs.</p>
<p>This is because anticancer drugs released into the environment are believed to already contaminate the air, tap water, agricultural products, livestock, and fish.</p>
<p>However, the risk when administering anticancer drugs to pets is significantly higher compared to these natural exposures.</p>
<p>Exposure to anticancer drugs can damage genes, potentially causing various diseases. Therefore, it is important to minimize exposure to anticancer drugs as much as possible.</p>
<p>Moreover, ensuring a robust immune system can help reduce the risk of damaged genes becoming cancerous, even if there is minimal exposure.</p>
<p>Improving liver function to enhance detoxification is also beneficial. It is expected that quality of life (QOL) can be further improved through liver measures using <a href="https://cordy-en.com/improvement-liver1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>domestic SPF pork-derived placenta powder</b></a>.</p>
<p>For households with multiple pets, small children, or pregnant women, it is especially advised to proactively undertake immune and liver health measures.</p>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/chemical-treatment-lymphoma/">Types and Protocols of Chemotherapy and Anti-Cancer Drugs Used for Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/exposure-anticancer-drug/">Minimal Exposure to Anti-Cancer Drugs &#8211; Caution During Cancer Treatment in Pets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/lisk-cancer-drog/">Reasons Why 90% of Anti-Cancer Drugs Cause Side Effects</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/risk-of-chemotherapy/">Recommendation of Anti-Cancer Drugs for Dogs and Cats: What Are the Risks of Side Effects?</a></li>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cancer stem cells are the ringleaders of cancer in dogs, cats, and other pets. In this article, we will explain the characteristics of cancer stem cells and methods to effectively address their power. While it is difficult to attack cancer stem cells with chemotherapy and other treatments, consider implementing immune defenses to prevent cancer stem cells from endlessly producing cancer.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">What You Will Learn in This Article</div>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-stem-cells/#i-3">If malignant tumors (cancer lumps) are left untreated, they will continue to grow due to the characteristics of cancer stem cells.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-stem-cells/#i-4">Cancer stem cells show high resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-stem-cells/#i-10">It is safe and easy to start with dietary modifications and the administration of supplements to suppress cancer stem cells.</a></li>
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<p>Why can&#8217;t we defeat cancer? Why does it recur even after treatment? Recently, there has been an important discovery that unravels this mystery—the discovery of <b>cancer stem cells</b>.</p>
<p>Cancer stem cells cannot be defeated by conventional <b>cancer treatments</b>. They tenaciously survive throughout the animal&#8217;s body and promote cancer growth.</p>
<h2>Overview of Cancer Stem Cells</h2>
<p><b>Cancer stem cells</b> are special cells that exist in small numbers within a cancerous mass. <!-- Although the proportion is said to be a few percent, it varies depending on the type and stage of cancer. --></p>
<p>Cancer stem cells have the ability to produce cancer cells indefinitely, serving as the <b>source of cancer cells</b>—the primary cells behind cancer proliferation. They can migrate throughout the body and are deeply involved in the mechanisms of recurrence and metastasis. <span class="important-marker"><b>The true culprit behind cancer growth can be said to be &#8220;cancer stem cells.&#8221;</b></span></p>
<p>Additionally, unlike general cancer cells, they possess several mechanisms that <b>neutralize cancer treatments.</b></p>
<p>Many studies have been initiated worldwide to target these cancer stem cells. Practical treatment methods are anticipated to emerge, but it may still take some time.</p>
<p>Below is an illustration of cancer cells. The red spheres represent cancer stem cells, while the blue spheres represent general cancer cells.<br />
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<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1600 size-medium" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou03-300x300.jpg" alt="Image of Cancer Cells" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou03-300x300.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou03-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou03-180x180.jpg 180w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou03.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
<p>If we consider cancer as a hierarchical society, the cancer stem cells are the ones reigning at the top. Imagine them as the queen ants continuously producing worker ants.</p>
<p>Cancer stem cells <b>produce cancer cells infinitely</b> and show no signs of weakening. They withstand various cancer treatments and demonstrate particularly <b>high resistance to anti-cancer drugs</b>.</p>
<p>The image below illustrates the situation after administering anti-cancer drugs. Only the common cancer cells are destroyed, while the cancer stem cells remain intact.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1601 size-medium" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou04-300x300.jpg" alt="Post-Chemotherapy Scenario" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou04-300x300.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou04-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou04-180x180.jpg 180w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/kansaibou04.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
<p>Future cancer treatments will need to focus on either <b>eliminating</b> or <b>pacifying</b> cancer stem cells.</p>
<p>So far, no effective treatment methods have been established. Since the existence of cancer stem cells was only recently proven, this is somewhat unavoidable. Even the latest anti-cancer drugs and molecular targeted therapies show little effectiveness against cancer stem cells.</p>
<p>It should be noted that these studies target humans. Research on dogs and cats is virtually nonexistent.</p>
<p>The most practical approach is to utilize the <b>immune strength</b> of pets. In the latter part of this page, we will introduce two simple methods to improve immune function. We hope you find them useful.</p>
<h2>Characteristics of Cancer Stem Cells</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/279747c0e2c34eed03a50ee767fbd974-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="Characteristics of Cancer Stem Cells" width="1024" height="683" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6337" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/279747c0e2c34eed03a50ee767fbd974-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/279747c0e2c34eed03a50ee767fbd974-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/279747c0e2c34eed03a50ee767fbd974-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/279747c0e2c34eed03a50ee767fbd974-1.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
<h3>Characteristics: Two Reasons Why Cancer Grows Almost Perpetually</h3>
<p>Cancer stem cells have several key characteristics. The first two points to understand are:</p>
<ol>
<li>They can divide infinitely, continuously supplying young cancer cells, thus allowing the tumor to grow.</li>
<li>They have high environmental adaptability, enabling them to survive in metastatic sites and resume cell division to form new tumors.</li>
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<p>If a malignant tumor (cancer mass) is left untreated, it continues to grow larger. This is because cancer stem cells <b>continuously produce highly proliferative young cancer cells</b>.</p>
<p>The produced cancer cells multiply rapidly. While it is believed that the division pace of regular cancer cells eventually slows down, cancer stem cells keep supplying young cells, causing the tumor to continue growing.</p>
<p>Cancer stem cells also possess high environmental adaptability, which is one reason why cancer can metastasize easily. Let’s use a typical example of a metastasizing cancer, mammary gland tumors.</p>
<p>Cancer stem cells accustomed to the mammary environment can survive in the lymph or blood after detaching from the mammary gland. Once they reach the lymph nodes, they adapt to the new environment and start proliferating again. Furthermore, they adjust to the environment of the lungs, create new cancer cells, and form tumors, leading to lung metastasis.</p>
<p>Due to these characteristics, cancer never <b>stops growing</b> and can suddenly <b>metastasize to distant organs</b> (lungs, liver, brain, etc.).</p>
<h3>Characteristics: Two Reasons for Their Immortality</h3>
<p>Cancer stem cells exhibit high resistance to chemotherapy and radiation therapy due to the following two features:</p>
<ol>
<li>They have a slow cell division pace and can switch between dormancy and proliferation modes. Therefore, <b>anti-cancer drugs that target cell division are mostly ineffective</b>.</li>
<li>They can detoxify reactive oxygen species. Thus, <b>anti-cancer drugs</b> and <b>radiation therapies</b> that use reactive oxygen species as an attack mechanism are mostly ineffective.</li>
</ol>
<p>Cancer stem cells are initially considered immortal, and they are often referred to as <b>invincible</b> because of their characteristics.</p>
<p>Standard cancer cells are typically destroyed by chemotherapy. Most chemotherapy drugs target cancer cells during their division process. Since standard cancer cells divide rapidly and have many vulnerabilities, they become prime targets.</p>
<p>In contrast, cancer stem cells do not divide as quickly. They can remain dormant, similar to <b>hibernation</b>, and not proliferate at all, making it rare for chemotherapy drugs to target them during this period.</p>
<p>Radiation therapy is also less effective against them. One of the mechanisms of radiation therapy is its indirect anti-cancer effect through reactive oxygen species. However, cancer stem cells can <b>detoxify reactive oxygen species</b>, rendering the treatment ineffective.</p>
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<h2>The Reasons for Recurrence After Surgery</h2>
<p>Recurrence after surgery involves two characteristics: the <b>unlimited proliferation ability</b> and the <b>high adaptability</b> of cancer stem cells.</p>
<p>Recurrence after surgery is common, and it is due to the remnants of cancer stem cells. These cells may be hiding in blood or lymphatic vessels, around the tumor, or within distant organs, and they can be left behind after surgery.</p>
<p>This is not a surgical failure. It is fundamentally impossible to remove cancer stem cells scattered throughout the body through surgery alone.</p>
<p>You might have heard phrases like &#8220;only God knows&#8221; regarding recurrence, but you may now understand that recurrence is <b>more common</b> if no action is taken.</p>
<p>Considering these factors, postoperative care is crucial.</p>
<p>Basic measures like enhancing physical strength and immunity are essential. While large tumors are removed surgically, it’s the immune system&#8217;s role to suppress the residual, scattered cancer cells.</p>
<h2>Why Chemotherapy Isn&#8217;t Effective</h2>
<p>Most cancers are not cured by chemotherapy. This is a well-known fact and is <b>almost common knowledge among doctors and veterinarians</b>.</p>
<p>This can be easily explained by the characteristics of cancer stem cells, specifically their <b>slow cell division pace</b> and <b>detoxification ability against reactive oxygen species</b>.</p>
<p>Let’s explain briefly about cell division. Cell division is the process by which a single cell divides into two (or more) cells. Normal cells also divide, but this process occurs frequently within tumors. During cell division, DNA is replicated. As the DNA unfolds from its compact structure to replicate, it becomes more susceptible to drug effects.</p>
<p>Most chemotherapy drugs attack during this cell division timing. Since cell division occurs repeatedly within tumors, chemotherapy drugs often show a good response. Temporarily, chemotherapy can sometimes reduce the size of the tumor.<br />
Cancer stem cells present within tumors are less affected by anticancer drugs. This is due to their slow cell division pace. The temporary shrinkage of the tumor occurs because general cancer cells are destroyed. However, the cancer stem cells remain.</p>
<p>Additionally, cancer stem cells can switch between a proliferation mode and a hibernation mode, where they do not undergo cell division. Anticancer drugs are considered nearly powerless against cancer stem cells in hibernation mode.</p>
<p>Some anticancer drugs attack cancer cells using reactive oxygen species (ROS), but cancer stem cells resist this attack as well. They produce a substance called glutathione inside the cells, which removes ROS and weakens the attack from these drugs.</p>
<p>The high adaptability of cancer stem cells allows them to adapt even to the harsh environment during chemotherapy. Once adapted, they can regrow even during treatment, leading to drug resistance. It is believed that young cancer cells derived from cancer stem cells also possess resistance to anticancer drugs, indicating an increased malignancy of the cancer.</p>
<p>Even with highly malignant cancer, changing the anticancer drugs might temporarily reduce the tumor size. However, continuous use of anticancer drugs may eventually overwhelm the body and mind. Forcing it too much can severely compromise the immune system, counteracting the treatment&#8217;s effectiveness and essentially giving free rein to the cancer.</p>
<h2>Why Radiation Therapy is Ineffective</h2>
<p>The ability of cancer stem cells to detoxify reactive oxygen species weakens the effectiveness of radiation therapy.</p>
<p>While radiation therapy might be perceived as a method to burn and kill cancer cells, it slightly differs. Radiation therapy aims to damage the DNA of cancer cells and cause their cell division to fail.</p>
<p>There are two mechanisms for damaging DNA: the first is direct DNA fragmentation by radiation, and the second is the indirect DNA fragmentation caused by energizing water within the cell, which then produces ROS to attack the DNA. The combination of these two mechanisms exhibits anticancer effects.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, cancer stem cells can detoxify reactive oxygen species, demonstrating strong resistance to the second mechanism.</p>
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<h2>Drugs Effective Against Cancer Stem Cells</h2>


It is believed that cancer stem cells are scattered throughout the body, and currently, there are no tests to pinpoint their location. Thus, systemic therapy with drugs is appropriate.

There is a drug called sulfasalazine, also known as sulfasalazine. It is not a new drug; it is a widely used treatment for colitis and rheumatoid arthritis, with both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Recent research has indicated that sulfasalazine has an effect on cancer stem cells. It functions by stripping the cancer stem cells of their ability to detoxify ROS. Cancer stem cells treated with this drug cannot produce glutathione to neutralize ROS and can therefore be destroyed by ROS attack.

Sulfasalazine has been used for a long time in human medicine, so its safety and toxicity are well understood from experience. In my experience with pharmacies, I have dispensed tens of thousands of tablets. Notably, it is far safer compared to general anticancer drugs.

In Japan, it is sold under the brand names Salazopyrin and Azulfidine, among others, including generic equivalents with the same ingredients.

Some veterinary clinics have already integrated sulfasalazine into pet treatments. It is probably obtainable from other clinics as well, but obtaining it from a clinic that does not understand cancer stem cells is dangerous, as they might not know the appropriate dosage and cannot properly evaluate the treatment's effectiveness.


<h3>Testing Methods for Cancer Stem Cells</h3>


Cancer stem cells cannot be distinguished from other cancer cells just by looking at them under a microscope. They are identified by specific markers expressed on their surface.

It is understood that markers vary depending on the type of cancer. For example, in human breast cancer, the marker is known as CD44. For cancer types where cancer stem cells have already been identified, approximate detection via markers is possible.

However, this pertains to in vitro (test tube) scenarios. There is no practical method to scan the entire body of a living dog or cat.

To determine if there are cancer stem cells within a tumor, the tumor would need to be excised and studied alive at a research facility. However, such studies have limited therapeutic implications and are generally impractical since it is almost certain that cancer stem cells are present without needing to investigate.

It would be beneficial to know through testing where cancer stem cells have congregated within which lymph nodes or how many have reached the lungs, but no such tests exist. Implementing such testing in veterinary clinics will likely be a far future development.
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<h2>Suggestions to Implement Immediately</h2>
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You may already understand that conventional cancer treatments find it very difficult to suppress cancer stem cells. Therefore, fundamentally curing cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy is also extremely challenging.</p>
<p>To provide better cancer treatment for your dogs and cats, owners need to adopt some thoughtful strategies. Here, we&#8217;ll introduce two methods. Both are <b>simple</b> and <b>safe</b>, and they are <b>worth trying immediately</b>.</p>
<ol>
<li>Improving diet</li>
<li>Supplements administration</li>
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<p><b>Improving diet</b> aims to boost physical strength while reducing the supply of nutrients to cancer cells. By increasing protein intake and decreasing carbohydrates, the goal is to cut off the nutrients essential for cancer growth. Specifically, you should provide proteins from meat or fish in their regular meals and reduce grain (carbohydrates) and potato-based foods. Also, ensure to include quality fats.</p>
<p>You might wonder, &#8220;Can this really improve the condition?&#8221; Since diet is a daily matter, ensuring sufficient intake of necessary nutrients while limiting the nutrients that feed cancer cells forms the basis of cancer treatment.</p>
<p>Believing that commercial dog food or cat food is the ultimate diet will prevent you from aiming for better treatment. The advantage of commercial food is its &#8220;convenience,&#8221; but it does not contribute to cancer treatment or prevention.</p>
<p>Many might think that feeding human food to dogs and cats is not advisable. However, it is crucial for everyone to know that <b>much of the ingredients used in pet food are those not eaten or not fit for human consumption</b>.</p>
<p>Human food has certain standards. Meat from cattle, pigs, or chickens that die from diseases, for instance, is not discarded but is often bought cheaply, or taken for a fee, by pet food manufacturers who then use such meat in pet food. This practice is legally acceptable.</p>
<p>Of course, there are companies that set and maintain strict voluntary standards for the food quality they produce, but in many cases, the quality of ingredients used is as above described.</p>
<p>When a cherished family member falls ill, why not use higher safety standards with human-grade ingredients for their health recovery? It may be daunting to change all parts of their diet, so starting with about half might be a good initial step.</p>
<p>With the aforementioned dietary improvements bolstering physical strength, the immune response gradually improves. However, if time is of the essence, proactively supporting the immune system can help achieve a better condition quickly.</p>
<p>The immune system is a natural defense mechanism that animals possess, providing an incredibly efficient countermeasure against cancer. Immune function is a superior self-treatment system beyond any other treatment available.</p>
<p>While immune system research against cancer stem cells is ongoing, the fundamental role of the immune system in identifying and attacking foreign bodies in the body should not be underestimated.</p>
<p>Immune function can easily decline due to trivial factors such as stress, pain, emotional sorrow, improper diet, and poor-quality sleep. If there are aspects that can be improved, please address them immediately.</p>
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1. The pace of cell division is slow, and they can switch between hibernation mode and proliferation mode. As a result, chemotherapy, which targets the timing of cell division, is largely ineffective.<br />
2. They can detoxify reactive oxygen species. Therefore, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which use reactive oxygen species as a means of attack, are largely ineffective.</p>
<p>Suggested Immediate Actions<br />
For improved cancer treatment for dogs and cats, owners' efforts are indispensable. Here are two methods, both simple and safe, worth trying immediately.</p>
<p>1. Adjusting the diet<br />
2. Administering supplements</p>
<p>The goal of dietary adjustments is to build strength while reducing the nutritional supply to cancer cells. By increasing protein and reducing carbohydrates, the objective is to cut off the essential nutrients needed for cancer growth. Specifically, you can provide meat or fish proteins in their regular meals while reducing grains (carbohydrates) and potatoes. Be sure to include high-quality oils as well.</p>
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<p>When dogs, cats, or other pets are diagnosed with cancer, the first thing we would like everyone to try is dietary therapy.<br class="spblock"><br />
It is difficult to cure cancer solely by changing the diet, but at the very least, it can help slow down the growth of cancer and curb its progression.<br class="spblock"><br />
Additionally, implementing immune system support can significantly increase the chances of maintaining quality of life (QOL) without putting stress on the body.</p>
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<h2>The Relationship Between Diet and Cancer</h2>
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There is a deep connection between the incidence of cancer and the content of the diet.</p>
<p>Sometimes it is said that &#8220;it is better to take in a lot of calories to build the energy to fight cancer,&#8221; but <span class="danger-under fontb">it is not simply a matter of consuming more calories.</span></p>
<p>Whether for dogs, cats, or humans, we should avoid diets high in sugars and carbohydrates or poor-quality fats.</p>
<p>For example, you can understand that &#8220;the incidence of cancer differs between people who eat a lot of junk food and those who eat fresh vegetables and meals prepared with high-quality oils.&#8221;</p>
<p>Providing a well-balanced diet and improving the living environment can reduce the chances of your beloved dogs or cats developing cancer, and <span class="danger-under fontb">even if they already have cancer, it can contribute positively to their prognosis.</span></p>
<p>We encourage pet owners to review their pets&#8217; diets and living environments to the extent that is manageable.</p>
<h3>Start With What You Can Do</h3>
<p>While you cannot directly apply human dietary therapies to dogs and cats, there are many common elements that can be referenced.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the basic knowledge of a cancer-preventative diet will surely benefit the health of the owners as well.</p>
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<li>Limit carbohydrates (sugars).</li>
<li>Ensure adequate protein intake.</li>
<li>Avoid oxidized oils (limit treats like jerky).</li>
<li>Do not overconsume vegetable oils (omega-6 oils are not healthy oils).</li>
<li>Be mindful of vitamin and mineral intake.</li>
<li>Change the diet at a pace that does not cause stress to the pet or the owner.</li>
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<h2>Basic Knowledge of Cancer Dietary Therapy</h2>
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<h3>Limit Glucose, A Nutrient Source for Cancer</h3>
<p><b>Tumor cells only take in and grow by using the glucose found in carbohydrates as their sole source of nutrition.</b></p>
<p>In other words, <span class="danger-under" style="font-weight: bold;">if you can control the amount of carbohydrates in food, it may be possible to inhibit the growth of tumors.</span></p>
<p>Generally, foods high in grains tend to be rich in sugars, so caution is necessary.</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff6f6; color: #333;">Although foods like potatoes, pumpkins, and bananas may seem healthy, they contain high amounts of carbohydrates and are not recommended.
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<p>The main nutrients found in food are protein, carbohydrates, and fats.</p>
<p>Guaranteed analysis values for protein and fat are typically listed on the packaging.</p>
<p>However, according to Japanese law, there is no requirement to indicate the carbohydrate or sugar content on pet food labels, so most manufacturers do not list these values.</p>
<p>So, how can we choose foods low in carbohydrates and sugars?</p>
<p>The answer is simple, <span class="danger-under fontb">we recommend foods with protein content of 35% to 40% or higher.</span></p>
<p>Foods high in protein generally have lower carbohydrate content.</p>
<p>There is an inverse relationship between protein and carbohydrate content, so a high-protein diet equates to a low-carbohydrate diet.</p>
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<p style="border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; margin: 0 auto; background: #eee;">▼Example of Dog Food from Company A</p>
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<li>Crude Protein: 21.0% or more</li>
<li>Crude Fat: 10.5% or more</li>
<li>Crude Fiber: 4.0% or less</li>
<li>Ash: 8.0% or less</li>
<li>Moisture: 10.0% or less</li>
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<p  style="margin-left: 30px;"><span class="fontb" style="color: #FF0029;">Carbohydrates (%) = 46.5%</span><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">※100 − (21 + 10.5 + 4.0 + 8.0 + 10)</span></p>
<p style="border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 10px; margin: 0 auto; background: #eee;">Example of Dog Food from Company B</p>
<ul style="margin-left: 30px;">
<li>Crude Protein: 35% or more</li>
<li>Crude Fat: 11% or more</li>
<li>Crude Fiber: 8.0% or less</li>
<li>Ash: 7% or less</li>
<li>Moisture: 12% or less</li>
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<span  style="margin-left: 30px;">↓↓↓</p>
<p  style="margin-left: 30px;"><span class="fontb" style="color: #FF0029;">Carbohydrates (%) = 27%</span><br /><span style="font-size: 85%;">※100 − (35 + 11 + 8 + 7 + 12)</span></p>
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<p>Considering that dogs are omnivores leaning towards carnivores, which is reflected in their intestinal length and dental structure,</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff6f6; color: #333;">Protein > Carbohydrates</div>
<p>is considered preferable.</p>
<p>Taking this into account, choosing food with a high protein content is deemed <br class="spblock"><span class="danger-under">“suitable for both a dog&#8217;s dietary needs and as a diet against tumors.”</span></p>
<p>Pick a few foods that interest you and check their guaranteed nutrient values before making a selection.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc3300; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">How to Choose Food</div>
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If the protein content of your current or favorite food is relatively low, around 20-30%, you can reduce the amount of that food by half and supplement the missing protein with sources like chicken breast or fish.</p>
<p>Alternatively, just by adding toppings such as <b>green tripe (the stomach of ruminant animals)</b>, the protein content in the meal increases, which subsequently reduces the carbohydrate content.</p>
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<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Recommended Reading</div>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/nutrition-therapy-cancer/">Dietary Therapy for Cancer in Dogs and Cats – High Protein, Low Carbohydrate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/isyokudougen/">New Dietary Ideas to Combat Cancer (for Dogs and Cats)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-vitamin/">Proactively Taking Vitamins for Cancer Prevention in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-kidney-iow-protein/">About Low-Protein Diet for Cats with Renal Disease</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/">Supplementing BCAAs for Dogs and Cats with Fatigue, Liver, or Kidney Problems</a></li>
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<h3>Proactively Provide Essential Fatty Acids</h3>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff6f6; color: #333;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Essential fatty acids” are lipids that humans must obtain from external sources</span>.<br />
Of course, these fats are also necessary for dogs and cats.</p>
<p>A deficiency can lead to poor health and decreased immune function.</p></div>
<p>Fatty acids are essentially oils.<br />
In pet food, they are listed as lipids (mostly as saturated fatty acids, though).</p>
<p>Lipids are high in calories and often regarded merely as an energy source, but they play crucial roles in maintaining health.</p>
<h4>Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids</h4>
<p>Alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are types of lipids known as omega-3 fatty acids, which are expected to have anti-inflammatory and blood circulation-improving effects.</p>
<p>Especially, <span class="danger-under">DHA is known to affect the brain and retinal nerves, making it a key component in the prevention of dementia and the alleviation of symptoms like dry eye</span>.</p>
<p>While fish oil is rich in EPA and DHA, <a href="https://cordy-en.com/krilloil/"><b style="color: #3300ff;">krill oil</b></a> derived from Antarctic krill (a type of zooplankton) contains EPA and DHA in a phospholipid-bound form, making it more soluble in water and easier for the body to absorb.</p>
<p>EPA and DHA can be beneficial in cancer treatment and are recommended when there&#8217;s a concern about inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis, pneumonia, stomatitis, or nephritis.</p>
<p>However, <b style="color: #ff3300;">avoid using omega-3 oils for cooking as they are highly susceptible to oxidation</b>.</p>
<h4>Essential Omega-6 Fatty Acids</h4>
<p>Linoleic acid, alpha-linolenic acid, and arachidonic acid are examples of omega-6 fatty acids. While essential for the body, their overconsumption can pose issues, and it&#8217;s crucial to balance them with omega-3 fatty acids.</p>
<p>These can induce inflammation and exacerbate conditions like cancer and atopic dermatitis, so caution is advised.</p>
<p>Despite being labeled as healthy oils, it&#8217;s recommended to minimize the use of vegetable oils, as they are not necessarily good for health.</p>
<h3>Provide Plenty of Protein</h3>
<p>For dogs and cats, protein is crucial to their physical health.</p>
<p>Organs, muscles, blood vessels, and the brain are all composed of protein, as are vital substances such as hormones and enzymes.</p>
<p>Proteins are broken down into amino acids in the body and absorbed into the system.</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff6f6; color: #333; font-weight: bold;">“Essential amino acids” are amino acids that are indispensable in daily life and necessary for maintaining life.</div>
<p>Proteins (amino acids) are constantly re-synthesized in the body and distributed throughout.</p>
<p>However, they are not entirely recycled; some are excreted in urine. Hence, it is imperative to replenish proteins (amino acids) through daily meals.</p>
<p>If the dietary protein is insufficient, the body will break down muscle to produce amino acids.</p>
<p>During blood tests at the veterinary hospital, make sure to check albumin (ALB) levels. It can predict whether your pet is getting enough protein.</p>
<p><span class="danger-under">Extremely low albumin levels indicate a deficiency in protein/amino acids</span>.</p>
<p>If albumin levels are low despite a proper diet, consider increasing the dietary protein or adding amino acid supplements.</p>
<p>When it is difficult to provide sufficient protein through their diet, adding pure amino acids can help maintain muscle mass.</p>
<p>Supplements like <a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/"><b style="color: #3300ff;">BCAAs (valine, leucine, isoleucine)</b></a>, which help in reducing muscle protein breakdown and muscle synthesis, and serve as an energy source during exercise, are available for convenient supplementation.</p>
<p>Consider adding BCAAs to regular meals when protein intake is low.</p>
<p>We have also compiled an article about what constitutes a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet for your reference.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #ff8c00; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Recommended for further reading</div>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/nutrition-therapy-cancer/">Dietary Therapy for Cancer in Dogs and Cats &#8211; High Protein, Low Carbohydrate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/isyokudougen/">New Dietary Ideas to Combat Cancer (Dogs and Cats Edition)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cancer-vitamin/">Actively Supplementing with Vitamins for Cancer Prevention in Dogs and Cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-kidney-iow-protein/">Low Protein Diet for Cats with Kidney Disease</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/bcaa/">Supplementing BCAA for Dogs and Cats with Fatigue or Liver and Kidney Issues</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>Dietary Therapy and Immune Measures</h2>
<p>At Cordy Laboratory, we are conducting research on the effects of Cordy on immunity and its preventive effects on dogs and cats with cancer.<br />
We believe that combining dietary therapy with this can yield better results and are advancing our research accordingly.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">This document summarizes the anticancer drugs used for cancer treatment in dogs and cats.<br class="spblock"><br />
Some might have been informed that dogs and cats experience fewer side effects, but is this really true?</p>
<p>Pets cannot verbalize feelings such as nausea, lethargy, or loss of appetite. It&#8217;s crucial for pet owners to understand and interpret their dogs&#8217; and cats&#8217; feelings accordingly.</p></div>
<h2>About Anticancer Drugs Used for Dogs and Cats</h2>
<h3>Anticancer Drugs Exclusive for Dogs and Cats</h3>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1570" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/animal-chemotherapy2.jpg" alt="Dog undergoing chemotherapy" width="300" height="200" />There are <span class="danger-bold">no anticancer drugs exclusively for animals</span> available.<br class="spblock"><br />
Therefore, anticancer drugs meant for humans are used in the treatment of animals.</p>
<p>When using anticancer drugs for dogs and cats, some veterinarians might explain that &#8220;dogs and cats are less likely to experience side effects&#8221; or that &#8220;there are no side effects,&#8221; but <span class="danger-bold">there is no such thing as an anticancer drug with no side effects</span>.</p>
<p>Unlike humans, dogs and cats cannot express feelings like &#8220;I feel a bit sick,&#8221; &#8220;I want to vomit,&#8221; &#8220;I have a headache,&#8221; or &#8220;My limbs are numb.&#8221;</p>
<p>However, have you noticed a decrease in appetite or an increase in the time they spend lying down after your dog or cat receives chemotherapy?</p>
<p>Additionally, <span class="danger-under">blood tests might reveal abnormalities in the liver, kidneys, white blood cells, or platelets</span>.</p>
<p>These are almost certainly side effects of the anticancer drugs.<br class="spblock"><br />
It is impossible to separate the side effects from the use of anticancer drugs.</p>
<p>If your dog or cat is diagnosed with cancer, do not start chemotherapy immediately. Thoroughly understand the potential benefits and drawbacks, the expected effectiveness, and the risks of side effects.</p>
<p>We recommend that you carefully and calmly evaluate whether the treatment would be beneficial for your beloved dog or cat.</p>
<p><a href="https://cordy-en.com/lisk-cancer-drog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find out why 90% of anticancer drugs cause side effects. Understand why there are so many side effects.</a></p>
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<h2>Characteristics of Anticancer Drugs (General)</h2>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">Anticancer drugs are highly specialized medications.<br class="spblock"><br />
Their characteristics are clearly different from other pharmaceutical products.</div>
<p>They are used only after a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, not just a suspicion.<br class="spblock"> They are also not used for prevention.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Characteristics of Anticancer Drugs</div>
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<ul>
<li>Used only after a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, not for suspected cancer.</li>
<li>Never used for prevention.</li>
<li>If used on healthy animals, there is a risk of inducing cancer.</li>
<li>Designed to attack cancer cells, but can also affect normal cells.</li>
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<li>The mechanisms by which cancer is attacked involve inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and causing cell division to fail.</li>
<li>Side effects occur frequently, ranging from mild to life-threatening.</li>
<li>Bone marrow suppression is a common side effect, making it easy for white blood cell and platelet counts to decrease.</li>
<li>The immune system becomes weakened, making it easier to contract infections.</li>
<li>Nausea and diarrhea, among other gastrointestinal issues, are common.</li>
<li>Liver function tends to deteriorate.</li>
<li>Except for certain types of cancer, chemotherapy alone rarely leads to a complete cure.</li>
<li>While initial use may show efficacy, repeated use often leads to resistance, reducing effectiveness.</li>
<li>There are immediate side effects and those that manifest with prolonged use.</li>
<li>The dosage is set based on what the body can tolerate, rather than what completely eradicates the cancer.</li>
<li>To enhance effectiveness, chemotherapy drugs with different mechanisms are often used in combination.</li>
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<p>Additionally, in recent years, the use of &#8220;targeted cancer therapies,&#8221; known to have lighter side effects than traditional chemotherapy, has been increasing.</p>
<h2>List of Common Chemotherapy Drugs</h2>
<p>Here is a summary of common chemotherapy drugs used in animal chemotherapy. These are all drugs for humans.</p>
<p>There are no chemotherapy drugs specifically approved for animals, so all chemotherapy used for dogs and cats comes from human medications.<br class="spblock"><br />
*Although the active ingredients are the same, the brand names may differ between human and veterinary drugs.</p>
<p><a name="cisplatin"></a></p>
<h3>Briplatin / Land Cisplatin</h3>
<p>These are platinum-based chemotherapy drugs containing a platinum atom.<br class="spblock"><br />
They bind to DNA in cells, forming crosslinks, which strongly inhibit cell proliferation.</p>
<p><span class="danger-bold">Due to their very compact molecular size, they are believed to easily reach cancer tissues.</span></p>
<p>While they possess strong anticancer effects, severe side effects do occur.<br class="spblock">Nausea and kidney dysfunction need to be carefully managed.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Symptoms to Monitor</div>
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<ul>
<li>Decreased urine output</li>
<li>Swelling</li>
<li>Itching</li>
<li>Swelling around the eyes or mouth</li>
<li>Rapid breathing</li>
<li>Vomiting</li>
<li>Decreased appetite</li>
<li>Unsteadiness</li>
</ul>
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<p>It is sometimes used for melanomas in dogs and cats.</p>
<h3 id="carboplatin">Paraplatin &#8211; Carboplatin</h3>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">This is also a platinum-based drug, like cisplatin.<br class="spblock"><br />
Carboplatin is an improved version of cisplatin and has significantly reduced nephrotoxicity compared to cisplatin, but this trade-off comes with a reduction in anticancer efficacy.</div>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Symptoms to Check</div>
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<ul>
<li>Vomiting or loss of appetite</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Lethargy</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Blood in urine</li>
<li>Signs of distress</li>
<li>Weight loss</li>
</ul>
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<p><a title="Dog" href="https://cordy-en.com/dog-overcoming-melanoma/">Dogs</a> and <a title="Cat" href="https://cordy-en.com/cat-overcoming-melanoma/">cats</a> may be treated for melanoma using this medication.</p>
<h3 id="paclitaxel">Taxol — Paclitaxel</h3>
<p>It binds to structures in the cell called microtubules. <br class="spblock">Microtubules are involved in cell division; when Taxol binds to them, the cells cannot divide or multiply.</p>
<p>There is a risk of severe allergic reactions when administered, so steroids and antihistamines are given beforehand. In humans, nearly 100% of patients experience hair loss.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Symptoms to Check</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">
<ul>
<li>Vomiting or loss of appetite</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Changes in preferred foods (taste disorder)</li>
<li>Lethargy (fatigue)</li>
<li>Diarrhea or constipation</li>
<li>Signs of distress</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="cyclophosphamide">Endoxan — Cyclophosphamide</h3>
<p>An older medication with a long history, it is still used for malignant lymphoma.</p>
<p>It binds to DNA, inhibiting cell division and growth, and precautions should be taken for infections due to bone marrow suppression. <br class="spblock">There can be occurrences of hemorrhagic cystitis.</p>
<div class="sc_frame_title inline" style="color: #fff; background-color: #cc1111; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0; margin-bottom: 0.2em;">Symptoms to Check</div>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">
<ul>
<li>Vomiting or loss of appetite</li>
<li>Hair loss</li>
<li>Lethargy</li>
<li>Blood in urine</li>
<li>Frequent urination</li>
</ul>
</div>
<h3 id="doxorubicin">Adriamycin — Doxorubicin</h3>
<p>It possesses strong anticancer properties.</p>
<p>Used for malignant lymphoma, it inhibits the enzymes necessary for DNA replication. <br class="spblock">A possible side effect is heart damage.<br />
## Symptoms to Check</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">
<ul>
<li>Is there any vomiting or loss of appetite?</li>
<li>Is there any hair loss?</li>
<li>Does your pet seem lethargic?</li>
<li>Is there blood in the urine?</li>
<li>Is there increased urination frequency?</li>
</ul>
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<p>(Cats) Renal Toxicity<br />
<span style="color: #ff0000;">※ Doxorubicin should be used with caution as it can cause severe toxicity in Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties), and cats.</span></p>
<h3 id="vincristine">Oncovin &#8211; Vincristine</h3>
<p>This drug inhibits the functions of organelles called microtubules within cells.</p>
<p>By its action, it suppresses cell division and proliferation. It is used for malignant lymphoma and leukemia.<br class="spblock"><br />
It is prone to cause nerve damage, which may result in numbness of the fingers or difficulty in walking.</p>
<p>## Symptoms to Check</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">
<ul>
<li>Is there any hair loss?</li>
<li>Does your pet seem lethargic?</li>
<li>Is there any difficulty urinating?</li>
<li>Are there any issues with walking?</li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">In cats with renal impairment, mitoxantrone is used as an alternative to doxorubicin.</span></p>
<h3 id="l-asparaginase">L-Asparaginase</h3>
<p>Product Name: Elspar</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">This medication is administered subcutaneously. (Some experts recommend intramuscular administration)</div>
<p>This anti-cancer drug works by breaking down asparagine (a type of amino acid) needed for tumor cell proliferation, causing nutritional deficiency and resulting in cell death.</p>
<p>While this medication has relatively few side effects, repeated administration can lead to anaphylaxis, so caution is necessary.</p>
<p>(As a preventive measure, antihistamines might be administered 15-30 minutes before the medication)</p>
<p>It can be effective even when used alone, but because tumor cells can develop resistance to L-asparaginase very quickly, <span class="danger-bold">subsequent treatment is crucial.</span></p>
<p>Side effects include anaphylactic reactions.</p>
<h3 id="lomustine">CCNU</h3>
<p>Product Name: Lomustine</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">This medication is administered orally.<br />
It is an anti-cancer drug that suppresses tumor cell growth by inhibiting DNA synthesis and is used for lymphomas, mast cell tumors, histiocytic diseases, and brain tumors since it can cross the blood-brain barrier.</div>
<p>Side effects include gastrointestinal toxicity, bone marrow toxicity, and liver failure with continued therapy.</p>
<h3 id="methotrexate">Methotrexate</h3>
<p>Product Name: Methotrexate</p>
<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fffcfc; color: #333;">
This medication is administered orally or intravenously. It is a folic acid metabolism antagonist that inhibits the action of enzymes that aid in DNA and RNA synthesis within cells, thereby suppressing the growth of cancer cells.
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<p>Side effects include bone marrow toxicity and damage to intestinal epithelium.</p>
<h3 id="actinomycin">Actinomycin</h3>
<p>Trade names: Cosmegen, Dactinomycin</p>
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This medication is administered intravenously. It binds to DNA and inhibits RNA synthesis, preventing the growth of cancer cells, and has a tendency to remain within tumor cells.
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<p>If it leaks out around the blood vessels, it can cause severe skin necrosis.</p>
<p>Side effects include gastrointestinal toxicity and bone marrow toxicity.</p>
<h3 id="chlorambucil">Chlorambucil *Not approved in Japan</h3>
<p>Trade names: CeeNU, Leukeran, Lecukeran</p>
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This medication is administered orally. It is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis and reduces the growth of tumor cells. It can be used when sterile hemorrhagic cystitis caused by cyclophosphamide occurs or is likely to occur.
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<p>Side effects include gastrointestinal toxicity, bone marrow toxicity, and neurological symptoms.</p>
<h3 id="melphalan">Melphalan</h3>
<p>Trade name: Alkeran</p>
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This medication is administered orally. It is a chemotherapeutic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis and reduces the growth of tumor cells. It can be used in combination with prednisolone (MP therapy) for plasmacytoma.
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<p>Side effects include gastrointestinal toxicity, bone marrow toxicity, and liver toxicity.</p>
<h3 id="cytarabine">Cytarabine</h3>
<p>Trade name: Cytosar</p>
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This medication is administered subcutaneously, intravenously, or intrathecally. It is one of the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agents in the United States. It is converted within cells to cytarabine triphosphate, a pyrimidine analog, which inhibits DNA synthesis and reduces the growth of tumor cells.
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<p>It can cross the blood-brain barrier and is also used for brain tumors.</p>
<p>Side effects include gastrointestinal toxicity, bone marrow toxicity, liver toxicity, and cytarabine syndrome (fever, muscle pain, bone pain, conjunctivitis, maculopapular rash, etc.).</p>
<h3 id="prednisolone">Prednisone &#8211; Prednisolone</h3>
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Prednisone (Prednisolone) is not a chemotherapeutic agent but a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid (steroid).</p>
<p>It is primarily used as a medication to suppress allergies and inflammation. Although not a chemotherapeutic agent, it is used in the treatment of malignant lymphoma. Due to its immunosuppressive effects, it increases susceptibility to infections.
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<p>Additionally, its side effect of stimulating appetite can be utilized to encourage eating in patients with decreased appetite.</p>
<p>The combination therapy using cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone is called CHOP therapy, which is a representative regimen (combination of chemotherapeutic agents) for malignant lymphoma. Malignant lymphoma is relatively responsive to chemotherapeutic agents.</p>
<p>However, unfortunately, due to the issue of drug resistance, it is rare for malignant lymphoma to be cured solely by chemotherapeutic agents.</p>
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<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/chemical-treatment-lymphoma/">Types and protocols of chemotherapy and anticancer drugs used for lymphoma in dogs and cats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/exposure-anticancer-drug/">Micro-exposure to anticancer drugs – Caution during cancer treatment of pets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/lisk-cancer-drog/">Why do 90% of anticancer drugs cause side effects?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cordy-en.com/risk-of-chemotherapy/">Recommended chemotherapy for dogs and cats, but what are the risks of side effects?</a></li>
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<h2>Methods to Manage Side Effects of Chemotherapy</h2>
<p>If pets undergo chemotherapy, side effects are almost inevitable.</p>
<p>Even if the cancer shrinks, if the pet becomes lethargic due to side effects, it can&#8217;t be said that the quality of life is being maintained.</p>
<p><span class="danger-bold">It is expected that immunological measures can lighten side effects and accelerate recovery</span>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="box-info" style="border: 1px solid #cc1111; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #fff; color: #333;">Even if dogs and cats seem to recover after cancer treatment, recurrences and metastases often occur within a few months. How can we reduce the risk of recurrence and metastasis in cancer?</div>
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<h2>Recurrence Rate of Cancer in Dogs and Cats After Treatment Exceeds 50%</h2>
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Many cancers in dogs and cats tend to recur after treatment.</p>
<p>It appears that the recurrence rate of all cancers in dogs and cats exceeds 50%.</p>
<p>Why does cancer recur? Can it be dealt with using chemotherapy? Is there any way to prevent recurrence in the first place?</p>
<p>Due to the lack of correct information about cancer, pet owners are often unsure of what to do after their dogs or cats undergo cancer treatment. In reality, only a limited number of owners are taking proactive measures to prevent recurrence.</p>
<p>Many veterinarians are not taught how to reduce the recurrence rates of cancer in veterinary schools, so suggestions from veterinarians may be limited. Therefore, it is essential for pet owners to take the initiative in follow-up care and recurrence prevention after their pets have undergone cancer treatment.</p>
<p>But what can you do to prevent recurrence? We created this page to provide helpful information to those seeking ways to prevent recurrence.</p>
<p>Since your beloved dogs and cats have endured arduous treatments, we hope to find ways to reduce recurrence rates so that dogs can live as dogs and cats can live as cats.</p>
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<h2>What is Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis?</h2>
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd-1024x683.jpg" alt="Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis" width="1024" height="683" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6140" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/9e5a5e50bace2504f458799a2a775ebd.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><br />
When cancer, which had once disappeared after surgery or chemotherapy, becomes visible again, it is termed as cancer recurrence.</p>
<p>Even if cancer cells are present, if the mass is too small to be detected by tests, it is not regarded as a recurrence. If a large mass is overlooked, it is not considered a recurrence either, so the accuracy of diagnostic equipment and the skill level of the veterinarian can affect the timing of the recurrence diagnosis. When cancer recurs in the original site, it is called local recurrence, and when it recurs in a distant organ or lymph node, it is referred to as distant metastasis or simply metastasis.</p>
<p>For instance, if a melanoma surgery seems to have removed all the cancer, but a melanoma mass is found again within a few months, it is a recurrence. If cancer was completely removed in a mammary tumor surgery, but cancer metastasizes to the lungs six months later, that is metastasis.<br />
Recurrences or metastases are not detected until the cancer has grown to some extent, and symptoms do not appear until it has reached a certain size, so it often goes unnoticed. Although undergoing detailed examinations every week might slightly advance the discovery time, in reality, even if recurrences or metastases are found a bit earlier, the subsequent prognosis does not change much.</p>
<p>This is the same for humans. Therefore, we do not perform monthly CT scans after cancer surgery just to detect recurrences or metastases early.</p>
<p>Especially in cases of distant metastasis, the cancer has already spread throughout the body via the bloodstream or lymphatic flow, arriving and growing in organs such as the lungs or liver. Therefore, it is reasonable to consider that the cancer is already widespread throughout the body, making it impossible to completely remove it through surgery.</p>
<p>When complete removal is difficult, usually chemotherapy and other treatments are administered. However, while chemotherapy might temporarily shrink the cancer or slow its progression, due to problems like drug resistance and side effects, it is insufficient to cure the cancer.</p>
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<h2>Why does cancer recur?</h2>
<p>The fundamental reason why cancer recurs or metastasizes in dogs and cats, despite treatment, is that cancer cells remain in the body.</p>
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<li>Recurrence after surgery&#8230; cancer cells are left behind.</li>
<li>Recurrence after chemotherapy&#8230; cancer cells are not completely eradicated.</li>
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<p>Leaving behind cancer cells is not uncommon at all.</p>
<p>Cancer causes early-stage small metastases (micrometastases). Therefore, even if the tumor (mass of cancer cells) is removed through surgery, it is not uncommon for tiny cancer cells to be left behind.</p>
<p>In cancers like malignant lymphoma, which responds well to chemotherapy, a state where cancer cells are removed (remission) can be achieved by examining the blood, but cancer cells hide in places other than the blood.</p>
<p>Moreover, even if the cancer is cleanly removed through surgery, the body of the dog or cat that developed cancer itself does not change at all, unless there is a conscious change in lifestyle habits.</p>
<p>In other words, even if the visible phenomenon of &#8216;cancer&#8217; is removed, the fundamental work of creating an environment or constitution less prone to cancer has not been done, so the body remains susceptible to cancer.</p>
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<h2>Is cancer recurrence inevitable?</h2>
<p>So, is it inevitable for cancer to recur in dogs and cats? Is there no way to prevent cancer recurrence?</p>
<p>To prevent recurrence and metastasis, the remaining cancer cells in the body after surgery or chemotherapy need to be eradicated. Alternatively, creating an internal environment less prone to cancer should be prioritized.</p>
<p>Even if cancer cells cannot be completely eradicated, it is crucial not to increase the number of cancer cells. By keeping the cancer cell count low until the dog or cat reaches the end of its natural lifespan, recurrence can be prevented in effect.</p>
<p>Whether cancer recurrence and metastasis can be prevented depends on the dog or cat itself. It depends on the function of their <b>immune system</b>.</p>
<p>Not only humans but also dogs and cats have an immune system. Every day, hundreds or thousands of cancer cells are formed within the bodies of dogs and cats.</p>
<p>If the immune system is functioning properly, it can follow a process of detecting the formed cancer cells, attacking, and eliminating them to prevent the cancer from growing.</p>
<p>However, if the immune system&#8217;s function deteriorates due to various reasons, it becomes unable to detect cancer, weakens in its ability to attack it, or these functions might cease to operate entirely. When this happens, cancer cells continue to divide and increase.</p>
<p>The power of immunity is extremely important.</p>
<p>As pet owners, even if your beloved dog or cat has been diagnosed with cancer, rather than giving up and leaving it to fate, please start adopting good practices <b>to support your dog or cat&#8217;s immune system</b>.<br />
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<h2>Can Chemotherapy After Surgery Prevent Cancer Recurrence?</h2>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139-1024x683.jpg" alt="Effectiveness of Post-Surgery Chemotherapy in Preventing Cancer Recurrence" width="1024" height="683" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6141" srcset="https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cordy-en.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ae9eebb12272a7e5279ed26afee85139.jpg 1800w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
<p>The reality is that it is challenging to prevent cancer recurrence with chemotherapy alone.</p>
<p>When asked, &#8220;What percentage of dogs and cats do you think survive because of chemotherapy after surgery?&#8221; many people believe it&#8217;s around 50%. Most people think it’s at least more than 30%.</p>
<p>However, in practice, it doesn&#8217;t prevent recurrence or metastasis in many cases. Veterinarians who understand the limitations of chemotherapy (truthfully) know that curing cancer with post-surgery chemotherapy is not easy.</p>
<p>Despite this, post-surgery chemotherapy is considered standard treatment, which can be misleading for pet owners.</p>
<p>It is important to note that the &#8220;effectiveness&#8221; of chemotherapy does not mean curing cancer. The effectiveness of chemotherapy means the following (in the case of solid tumors):</p>
<p>&#8220;If the tumor shrinks temporarily, it is considered effective. Even if it worsens later, it is still considered effective. Even if it only alleviates symptoms, it is considered effective. Whether or not it prolongs life is not questioned.&#8221;</p>
<p>You may wonder if continuously using chemotherapy to keep the tumor small is beneficial. However, there are several reasons why it is difficult to continue chemotherapy for many years:</p>
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<li>Cancer acquires resistance to chemotherapy, making it less effective over time.</li>
<li>The side effects of chemotherapy are severe, and the body cannot tolerate long-term administration.</li>
<li>As is often stated, chemotherapy can act as a carcinogen, potentially causing new cancers.</li>
<li>While it may prolong life in some cases, it can also shorten it. Death from side effects is possible.</li>
<li>The battle against cancer often becomes a battle against chemotherapy itself.</li>
<li>Chemotherapy almost inevitably lowers the immune system.</li>
<li>Many cancers are inherently resistant to chemotherapy.</li>
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<p>In the case of blood cancers, chemotherapy often responds well and remission can last a long time. However, for solid tumors like mammary tumors, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and mast cell tumors, the response to chemotherapy is generally poor. Thus, it is questionable how much additional benefit post-surgery chemotherapy provides in preventing recurrence or metastasis.</p>
<p>In some cases, the side effects of chemotherapy may worsen the suffering, ultimately lowering the quality of life (QOL) of the dog or cat.</p>
<p>For these reasons, I suggest gathering information and carefully considering the decision to use chemotherapy after surgery, consulting with multiple veterinarians. I hope you will receive treatment without rushing and with full understanding to avoid regretting later that you &#8220;didn&#8217;t know&#8221; about the effects and side effects of chemotherapy.</p>
<p>Sometimes you may hear that there is evidence (scientific basis). When you hear &#8220;there is evidence,&#8221; it seems appealing, but it does not mean it is an effective treatment.</p>
<p>It means there is solid data. Sometimes, the data might say &#8220;10% of dogs and cats benefited, but 90% saw no benefit.&#8221; Even so, it constitutes as evidence.</p>
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<h2>Why Some Dogs and Cats Do Not Have Cancer Recurrence</h2>
<p>The reason why cancer does not recur or metastasize after treatment is that even if cancer cells remain after surgery or chemotherapy, the dog or cat themselves can suppress the proliferation of cancer cells and prevent recurrence and metastasis. This is the effect of the &#8220;immune system&#8221; that everyone is familiar with.</p>
<p>Postoperative immune status significantly affects the recurrence rate. It can be said that maintaining a good immune system is the most crucial factor in preventing cancer recurrence and metastasis.</p>
<p>Japanese people tend to underestimate the importance of immunity and place more emphasis on medical treatment. However, medical treatment is essentially a support for the body&#8217;s self-healing power. Many chronic diseases are cured by the body&#8217;s own healing power (immunity).</p>
<p>In any case, improving the immune system is essential. Dogs and cats with a well-maintained immune system are likely to have a lower recurrence rate.</p>
<p>There are many ways to boost immunity, including proper nutrition from a good diet, exercise, and stress management. Many of these measures can be done at home without the help of a veterinarian.</p>
<p>Please take the time to review and improve your current lifestyle habits.</p>
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<h2>Immune Measures to Prevent Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis</h2>
<p>There have been many reports that even cancers that tend to recur within a few months to a year post-surgery, such as malignant lymphoma, mammary tumors, melanoma, and sarcomas, can be managed to prevent recurrence and metastasis for several years through proper immune measures.</p>
<p>Cordy is expected to help balance the immune system and maintain the health of your dogs and cats. Our laboratory is conducting research on the effectiveness of Cordy in adjusting immune function.</p>
<p>Many veterinarians and pet owners have reported long-term survival cases and maintained vitality and appetite after cancer treatment when using Cordy.<br />
If your beloved pet cat is diagnosed with cancer, we highly recommend considering proactive immune-boosting measures.</p>
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      <p>監修獣医師：林美彩　　所属クリニック：chicoどうぶつ診療所</p>
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            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。<br>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。
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                <a class="link" href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/獣医師が考案した長生き猫ごはん-安心・簡単・作り置きＯＫ！-林-美彩/dp/4418204229/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1658195444&sr=1-2" target="_blank">獣医師が考案した長生き猫ごはん　安心・簡単・作り置きＯＫ！</a>
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                <a class="link" href="https://www.amazon.co.jp/獣医師が考案した一汁一菜長生き犬ごはん-こだわりの安心レシピ-作り置きOK-林-美彩/dp/4418224017/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1658195444&s=books&sr=1-3&text=林 美彩" target="_blank">獣医師が考案した一汁一菜長生き犬ごはん こだわりの安心レシピ&作り置きOK!</a>
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