Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma - Page 1

Wondering if anyone has any information regarding Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma? Anything at all will help as I have never had any experience with this or know anyone who has..........

The issue at hand to know would be whether this is localized or has already metastasized to other parts of the body. If localized, surgical removal and perhaps additional treatment may save the dog. More information would be useful to help you.

By the way, this is a very good site to check for information. http://www.caninecancerawareness.org/CanineCancerAdenocarcinoma.html The URL is on two lines here, but must be on a single line in your browser.

It is a very aggressive form of cancer, so time is of the essence when this is suspected--surgical excision of the lesion should be performed as soon as possible after screening tests are complere (full blood work up, radiographs and/or ultrasound to discover if there's any sign of internal organ involvement). Post-surgical chemotherapy is considered of value in getting the greatest disease-free period for the patient once the lesion has been excised. In addition to the link hodie provided (an excellent site, BTW), here's some additional pages to review: http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/anal_sac.htm http://tinyurl.com/ottwt

I had a dog with this he was diagnosed in August 2000, we did surgery immediately. It had gone into the lymph nodes, we did radiation for a few weeks. All was good until January 2002 when he stared losing weight, did an ultrasound and he had liver cancer. Let him go in March 2002. Would I do it over again, absolutely, but I would have started radiation much sooner, waited 6 months before starting... Can't remember exactly why now though... Darlene

The litter mate of my male had that, they thought it was infected anal glands, took him to the vet, when they went to release the anal glands, his intestines started to come out. Apparently the cancer had caused a fissure in his body. At that point, they put him down. How old is the dog? Since I just had to put a dog down, I think that you have to ask yourself is he young and healthy enough to withstand surgery and will he maintain a quality of life? I love my German Shepherds and they have a dignity about them, I feel that when their dignity is lost, it's time to let go. I love my dog too much to have undergo surgery if there is not a good prognosis, but you have to go with what feels right for you-there is no "right" answer, only the answer that feels right for you and your dog.

Thanks for broaching this topic, von Hayden Sheps(good luck to you)and thanks for the link, hodie. I had never heard of this diease! Stephen

Thanks everyone for the advice -- he has been into the vet several times and the prognosis isn't looking good. He is still really young (4 years) and seems to be dealing with the situation fine now. I will keep you updated as this isn't too common.