Lymph Node Metastasis of Oral Melanoma (Malignant Melanoma): A Case in a Miniature Dachshund

Use of Cordy for Oral Melanoma (Malignant Melanoma) in Dogs

Melanoma in dogs and cats, also known as malignant melanoma or skin cancer, is a highly malignant cancer. We receive daily consultations from owners of dogs and cats suffering from melanoma.

Due to the rapid progression and high malignancy of melanoma, it frequently recurs even after surgery, but the prognosis can be improved depending on the approach.

Click here for information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment methods for dog melanoma.

In this page, we share a case report where Cordy was used for a dog with melanoma that metastasized to lymph nodes.

Information provided by: Ai Animal Hospital
[Lymph Node Metastasis of Melanoma: Combined Use of Cordy, Organic Germanium, and Maruyama Vaccine]

Breed: Miniature Dachshund

Gender: Spayed female
Birthdate: December 10, 2006

From the end of October 2015, swelling was observed in the left parotid gland, and it was excised at another hospital on December 11. Pathological examination diagnosed it as a metastatic melanoma lesion in the lymph node.
Starting from December 30, we began administering Cordy and oral Organic Germanium, and subcutaneous injections of Maruyama Vaccine (administered once a week).
At the initial visit, swelling was noted in the right parotid gland lymph node and the lymph node near the thyroid.

One Month After Treatment Initiation

Lymph node swelling improved. Swelling in the mandibular lymph nodes was sometimes observed depending on the dog’s condition, but it gradually reduced with continued treatment.

Seven to Eight Months After Treatment Initiation

As of July 2016, the dog had good energy and appetite, leading a normal life, but a rapid decline in condition was noted from late August, and the dog passed away in September.

From the owner, we received comments expressing their satisfaction for maintaining the dog’s quality of life without using any chemotherapy.

【Comment from the Laboratory】
Oral melanoma (malignant melanoma) in Miniature Dachshunds is a commonly discussed disease. Due to the high malignancy and high recurrence and metastasis rate after surgery, restoring the dog’s immune function as quickly as possible is considered crucial.
Combined use of Cordy and Organic Germanium might also help in pain relief, contributing to easing post-surgical pain and pain caused by food stimulation.

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監修獣医師：林美彩　　所属クリニック：chicoどうぶつ診療所

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

所属：

• 獣医保健ソーシャルワーク協会

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