Case study: Ben, Boomer and Baxter

Benjamin, a nine-year-old Labrador, had finished treatment for splenic hemangiosarcoma when an ultrasound raised concerns about peritoneal metastasis. A physical exam was unremarkable, bar some pale mucus membranes, and, while he was anaemic, his urine analysis, urine protein to creatinine ratio and chemistry panel were all normal.

Chest radiographs were also normal. An abdominal ultrasound picked up an unusual retroperitoneal mass

Ben’s Nu.Q^® result was in the high-risk category. An aspirate of the mass was non-diagnostic.

Based on his history of cancer, the elevated Nu.Q^® and anaemia, Ben was presumed to have metastasis and was started on oral Palladia.

Ben did really well for two or three months before developing vomiting and lethargy. His Nu.Q^® score was higher than before, CT scans showed he had diffuse metastatic disease and he was euthanised two weeks later.

His owners were heartbroken and, two months later, they requested that their other dog, a six-year-old Labrador called Boomer, be screened for cancer, too.

To their huge relief, he was given a clean bill of health, including a low-risk Nu.Q^® score.

Boomer, who is now eight, has a Nu.Q^® test done at his wellness checks every six months, to keep him in the low-risk zone. He also has a new companion, a puppy called Baxter. Baxter is still too young for screening, but since he’s a high-risk breed, his parents want to add the Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer test to his wellness exams as soon as he is 4 years old.

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The pet parents said:

When my husband and I were faced with the diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma for our beloved nine-year-old chocolate Lab, Benjamin, we were devastated. But thanks to Dr Sue Ettinger and the Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer Test, we were able to provide Ben with the best possible treatment and have a few extra precious months with him. This experience showed us the importance of early detection and we now use the Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer test proactively twice a year for our eight-year-old black Lab, Boomer. We plan to do the same thing once our one-year-old chocolate Lab, Baxter, is old enough.

Rebecca and Gary Fagahn, Holmes, New York

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Case study: Ben, Boomer and Baxter

Ben did really well for two or three months before developing vomiting and lethargy. His Nu.Q® score was higher than before, CT scans showed he had diffuse metastatic disease and he was euthanised two weeks later.

His owners were heartbroken and, two months later, they requested that their other dog, a six-year-old Labrador called Boomer, be screened for cancer, too.

To their huge relief, he was given a clean bill of health, including a low-risk Nu.Q® score.

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Ben did really well for two or three months before developing vomiting and lethargy. His Nu.Q^® score was higher than before, CT scans showed he had diffuse metastatic disease and he was euthanised two weeks later.

To their huge relief, he was given a clean bill of health, including a low-risk Nu.Q^® score.

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Webinar series: How to use Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer Test

Introducing the Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer Test

How to use the Nu.Q^® Vet Cancer Test