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My dog has a brain tumor. What are the possible treatment options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old | 18 lbs

Possible neuro carcenoma treatment

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2018

Unfortunately , without knowing what kind of cancer your dog may be suffering from exactly there is no way to give a prognosis nor describe treatment. Every cancer is different and treatments vary depending on the kind. Your vet will need to do a biopsy of the mass and send it in to a laboratory to determine whether it is malignant or benign and what type of cancer this is. He will then be able to discuss possible treatment options with you and will be able to give you a prognosis.

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