>Does anyone here know if ferret adenocarcinomas respond well to >radiation, chemotherapy, or both? Are those regimens well tolerated >by ferrets? Do they make ferrets comfortable and extend their lives? >Any info would be greatly appreciated. I would strongly suggest that you talk to a vet who is very knowledgeable about ferrets, and do so soon. You may not have much time left. I'll try to give you a quick synopsis of my understanding, having researched this subject somewhat, and having spoken to my two vets about it when dealing with one of these last year. Basically, unless it's surgically removed, there really is not much to be done to stop this aggressive type of tumor. And even if it is removed, a carcinoma will often grow back fairly quickly. I tried piling on the melatonin and Deslorelin, but my boy still passed away within a 3 months of diagnosis. His adenocarcinoma was on the right adrenal gland and was too large for surgery, having engulfed the vena cava and also having compromised another organ. Sometimes chemo will help with lymphoma, but that's a different form of cancer. But I don't think that it can help with a carcinoma. Again, find a really good ferret pathologist or vet and speak with them, even if it costs you a consulting fee or office visit. It's the only way you'll get a more definitive answer. You can also read more at Dr. Bruce Williams' site, although when I tried accessing it just now, it was down: http://www.afip.org/ferrets/index.html Jeff In Loving Memory of Neo, Trinity, Morphy, Possum, Pip, Pop, Sabrina, Minnie Mouse, Hunny, Misty, Frodo, Baggins, and Mr. Parker Caring for Luna, Baby Girl, Dozer, Boomer, and Zoomer [Posted in FML 7208]