>My B-Boy had a tumour growing on his nose and spreading onto one nostril.
>Not the easiest place to do surgery as there is no loose skin to stitch
>together and part of his nose would have had to go.  Instead he had
>radiation therapy with excellent results.
 
Dear Shirley:
 
Thank you for bringing this to my attention - I have not previously seen
radiation used for mast cell tumors in ferrets.  Can you tell me where
the radiation was done - I would like to contact the vet and get the
protocol....
 
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM
[Posted in FML issue 3192]