Research

[ChristyA]

http://www.cesarsway.com/news/dognews/New-Tumor-Research-Saves-Dogs-and-Humans%20

Isn't this already being done in other countries? Why don't they just bring a surgeon here and start training?

[StarDeb55]

Christy, they are. This is the surgery that Gina's Lucygoo had about 18 months ago, give or take. Dr. Bruyette in LA is the IMS who is helping lead the research & is one of the Goo girl's attending vets.

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534&highlight=lucygoo

Debbie

[labblab]

Yes, I believe Lucy's surgery was performed at UCLA Medical Center with "human" neurosurgeons participating in the procedure. Although still experimental, we've heard that a few more surgeries have also been completed there.

Marianne

[labblab]

Also, here's the link to a different thread posted by Boomer's mom stating that the same procedure may be attempted before long at the University of Pennsylvania:

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2443

And here's another link to the portion of Newfie Dax's thread in which his mom discusses cutting-edge radiation treatment that is being offered at Washington State University for reduction of pituitary macroadenomas. Instead of subjecting the dog to the traditional protocol of a dozen radiation treatments over a month's time, the WSU vet school is using a radiosurgery tool to complete treatment in a single session. All very exciting stuff!

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2720&page=2

Marianne