No Gold that is not what was said!
This is what was said,"Although this test sounds interesting, it won't help us determine the spread of this tumor."
You often miss the true comments by doctors mr. Goldseeker.
It may be that RECAF will be the only effective early detection for diagnosis of HSA...Ever think of that?
First of all:Canine hemangiosarcoma (HSA) is an incurable tumor of vascular endothelial cells. HSA accounts for 7 percent of all cancers; thus, of the 65 million pet dogs living in the United States today, between 1.5 million and 2.5 million could get HSA and succumb to it.
There is presently no effective technology for early diagnosis of HSA. Careful examination of blood smears may hint at the presence of chronic hemorrhage (anemia and thrombocytopenia) and vascular abnormalities (red blood cell fragmentation) that are consistent with HSA; however, this method is neither sensitive nor specific to confirm the diagnosis. Non-invasive imaging methods are useful aids to diagnose the disease (for cavitary tumors such as those that occur in the spleen or heart). Ultrasound is moderately specific, but it is not sensitive.
Moreover, biopsies are required for confirmation of imaging results, and even then, distinction between hemangiosarcoma and benign lesions (hemangioma, hematoma) can be difficult. Skin biopsies where there is no lesion would be of little use to provide early diagnosis for cutaneous HSA. The same is true for splenic, hepatic or cardiac tumors with the added issue that the risk of these procedures in the absence of a visible tumor (on radiographs or ultrasound) is unacceptable. Given the severity of canine HSA and the lack of effective treatment options for advanced disease, it would be useful to have a method for early detection, which might improve the outcome of dogs treated with standard-of-care as well as the design of novel treatment options that may have a better chance of eradicating the tumor.
We don't use this test because it doesn't tell you what type of cancer is present.
UHHHHH GOLD ...There are no other tests that are good at picking this one out except the Biopsy that you never like to recognize. You forgot to tell the readers about this little part
Knowing your dog has cancer is helpful, but it doesn't tell you where it is or what it is doing.
The answer is YES THERE IS A BLOOD TEST Gold but it is not currently approved to use.
This doc was also leading this owner into an Ultrasound that is moderately specific, but it is not sensitive. oh oh oh Gold..You usually jump all over that one.. Not sensative . a waste of money and time and the puppy anxiety must be unbelievable. You should call that doc and give him your two cents on all that stuf..
The Doc did figure out that the dog already had cancer and he probably learned in school that when cancer is already diagnosed by biopsy, that you don't charge a little old lady to re-diagnose the cancer.
We new your dog had cancer via the Gold standard of testing called the Biopsy but we rechecked the dog with 10 other diagnostics...please pay your 1 million dollars at the front desk and have a great day...
THE DOC stated, We already know your dog has cancer so the test will likely be positive and we won't have any additional information.
Although this test sounds interesting, it won't help us determine the spread of this tumor.
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