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How long can a dog live with bone cancer?

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The metacarpal location is less common but it is reported. Here are those numbers, or stats: survival times for OSA cases with amputation and no other treatment is about four to five months, with 90-100% dying by one year, and only 2% still alive at two years. read more

Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor — 85% of dogs with cancer in the bone will be diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Statistics tell us that three-quarters of these tumors develop in the limbs, with the front legs twice as likely develop this tumor. read more

Life Expectancy for Dogs with Bone Cancer. Even with aggressive treatment options such as amputation and chemotherapy, your dog’s life expectancy is only about a year. With amputation alone, most dogs only live four or five months. Your dog’s personality and will to live will also play a role in its life expectancy. read more

Most dogs with osteosarcoma will eventually succumb to the effects of their disease, with or without treatment. Dogs with bone cancer in one of their legs typically live only 4 or 5 months after that limb is amputated; roughly 10% will survive up to a year after surgery. read more

Blackie is a mixed breed dog with osteosarcoma (OSA) of his left metacarpal bone. This is one of the bones in the paw just below the wrist (carpus). I met Blackie after his front leg amputation, and we reviewed all the stats for OSA. read more

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