>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]