Dog cancer is a complex affair, so in this seminar Dr. Dressler goes over the top 16 things that guardians have to deal with or understand in order to get the best possible outcome. His talk is based on his clinical experience and what he hears from readers and people who post on his blog.
As always, Dr. Dressler addresses reader questions during the seminar
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First Mistake: Not confirming your dog’s cancer diagnosis and getting a second opinion.
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Second Mistake: Not answering the question, “What kind of person am I?” and how this effects your treatment plan decisions.
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Third Mistake: Not guarding the guardian (managing your emotions).
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Answers reader’s questions on how to help a dog with an inoperable tumor.
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Fourth Mistake: Not getting the cancer data, and not understanding what it means.
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Fifth Mistake: Not estimating gained life expectancy.
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Sixth Mistake: Not getting an oncologist’s opinion, early.
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Answers reader’s question on fruits, sugar, and cancer.
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Seventh Mistake: Not getting treatment details (cost, logistics, side effects, and options)
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Eighth Mistake: Not getting a cost for your dog’s treatment, and not working out your budget.
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Ninth Mistake: Allowing biases to interfere with possible treatment options.
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Tenth Mistake: Not avoiding carcinogens.
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Eleventh Mistake: Not deliberately increasing life quality and joys in life.
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Twelfth Mistake: Not decreasing stress isolation and low self-esteem. Thirteenth Mistake: Not allowing for sleep in total darkness.
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Fourteenth Mistake: Not keeping a journal.
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Fifteenth Mistake: Not using a scheduling device.
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Sixteenth Mistake: Not being fluid.
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Answers reader’s questions on low radiation treatment for prostate tumor.
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