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What is Hemangiosarcoma?

Hemangiosarcoma is a tumour that arises out of blood vessels. It usually shows up in organs with lots of blood supply; the spleen being the most common place for a tumour to grow. Other locations are the heart, liver, kidneys, and lungs.

The tumour(s) starts off small but over time it gets big to a point where they will break open and start bleeding. These tumours have the potential to also rupture which usually ends up being an emergency situation that requires surgery to save the dog’s life. 

The key thing is to find these tumours early and remove it before it bleeds/ruptures. The earlier you find them, better prognosis a dog may have. The prognosis given following a splenectomy is usually 1-3 months and this is exactly what I was told when my dog Max, was diagnosed with HSA.

How likely is your dog to have Hemangiosarcoma?

Certain breeds are more prone to HSA than others. To name a few included are:

  • Golden retrievers
  • German Shepards
  • Boxers
  • Labrador Retrievers

There are certain factors that can contribute to dogs developing this form of cancer, including:

  • Genetics
  • Diet
  • Over vaccination
  • Early spaying/neutering and 
  • Chemicals

Even though dogs diagnosed with HSA are given a very poor diagnosis, there is HOPE. So many dogs are now living well past just a few months by changing their diet and having alternative treatment instead of traditional chemotherapy; which can be extremely toxic to a dog.

If your dog has been recently diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (HSA), you are welcome to come join us on Facebook for additional support or visit our online resources for further information.

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Max’s Legacy

After my Golden Retriever Max was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (HSA) on the spleen back in June of 2015, I started researching on natural ways to heal cancer. He was only six years old when he underwent surgery to remove the tumour that was attached to his spleen. Once he was fully healed, I wasn’t given any options other than IV chemotherapy. 

13.04.09 – 26.03.18

Survival time after diagnosis: 33 ½ Months

In my heart I knew I did not want to put him through such invasive treatment. So I chose a much gentle approach which was holistic.

Shemara Lee, Owner

He made it to 33½ months post diagnosis. Not only did he survive past the prognosis of 1-3 months, he also lived a very happy life all those months. Few of his favourite things in the world were food, going for drives in the car and playing at the park. His journey has touched many pet owners and their dogs with a similar diagnosis all around the world.

There Is Hope

OUR GROUPS SUCCESS LIST

When many of us were told our dogs only had 1- 3 months to live, this is a pretty impressive list I must say.

WE ARE REWRITING THE BOOK WHEN IT COMES TO HSA

Jamie ~ Hank ~ 70 months

Mia ~ Fred ~ 64 months

Misty ~ Monster ~ 61 months

Tessa ~ Izzy ~ 51 months

Maureen ~ Sunny ~ 51 months

Gabriella ~ Bentley ~47 months

Amy ~ Gunner~ 47 months

Dennise ~ Druss ~ 45 months 

Michelle ~ Allday ~ 44 months

Dory ~ Bongo ~ 43 months

Sue ~ Boomer ~ 43 months

Annemarie ~ Jakey ~ 43 months

Cole ~ Dylan ~ 42 months

Jenny ~ Bear ~ 42 months 

Laura ~ Buffy ~ 41 months

Danielle ~ Elsa~ 41 months

Bernie ~ Millie ~ 41 months

ToddnTonda ~Lacie ~41 months

Ellen ~ Tucker ~ 41 months

Whitney ~ Alex ~ 41 months

Sabrina ~ Janus ~ 40 months

Kristi ~ Tess ~ 40 months

Dawn ~ Penny ~ 40 months

Julia ~ Monty ~ 39 months

Jessica ~ Maddie ~ 39 months

Naji ~ Honey ~ 39 months

Nancy ~ Kerrigan ~ 38 months

Dee ~ Abby ~ 38 months

Francisco ~ Betto ~ 38 months

Kim ~ Sonoma ~ 38 months 

Kim ~ Cash ~ 37 months

Jenny ~ Ava ~ 37 months

Amy ~ Toby ~ 37 months

Gillian ~ Babe ~ 36 months

Joanne ~ Bob ~ 36 months

Kathi ~ Titus ~ 36 months

Diane ~ Niko ~ 36 months 

Laura ~ Mason ~ 34 months

Fiona ~ Hooch ~ 34 1/2 months

Julie ~ Roxy ~ 34 months

Pam ~ Belle ~ 34 months

Kassie ~ Nova ~ 34 months

Nicole ~ Callie ~ 34 months

Robin ~ Kenya ~ 34 months

Lisa ~ Bailey ~ 34 months

Shem ~ Max ~ 33 1/2 months

Heidi ~ Max ~ 33 1/2 months

Julie ~ Lexi ~ 33 months

Diana ~ Kaiser ~ 33 months

Pam ~ Belle ~ 33 months

Elizabeth ~ Nellie ~ 33 months

Carole ~ Cane ~ 32 months

Sherry ~ Marshall ~ 32 months

Amanda ~ Buzz ~ 32 months

Danielle ~ Buster ~ 31 months

Lindsey ~ Chunk ~ 31 months

Heather ~ Jaz ~ 31 months

Patty ~ Dante ~ 31 months 

Kathy ~ Elvis ~ 31 months

Kerry ~ Harley ~ 31 months

Brittany ~ Lady ~ 30 months

Lois ~ Roxie ~ 30 months

Stephanie ~ Tilly ~ 30 months

Jess ~ Roxie ~ 30 months

Dan ~ Heisman ~ 30 months

Susan ~ Grace ~ 30 months 

Danny ~ Daisy ~ 30 months

Lori ~ Sophie ~ 30 months

Nellie ~ Quigley ~ 30 months

Karen ~ Elsie ~ 30 months

Brittania ~ Jenny ~ 28 months

Maura ~ Joli ~ 28 months

Becky ~ HoneyChild Moodeen ~28 months

Sue ~ Buzz ~ 28 months

Nikki ~ Swizzle ~ 28 months

Rob ~ Roxy ~ 28 months 

Laurie ~ Drake ~ 28 months

Nicole ~ Charlie ~ 28 months

Dawn ~ Harley ~ 28 months

Catherine ~ Zeon ~ 28 months

Janine ~ Ruby ~ 28 months

Cindy ~ Cleopatra ~ 27 months

Sheree ~ Kaycee ~ 27 months

Paige ~ Jazz ~ 27 months

Brenda ~ Cooper ~27 months

Ashley ~ Toby Tofu ~ 27 months

Marybeth ~ Scoubi Di ~ 27 months

Heather ~ Piper – 27 months

Zanfre ~ Romy ~ 27 months

Auset ~ Uni ~ 27 months

Michelle ~ Hershey Kisses ~ 27 months

Bernice ~ Josey ~ 27 months

Joanna ~ Bosco ~ 26 months

Sue ~ CJ ~ 26 months

Judy ~ Koda ~ 26 months

Natalie ~ Princeton ~ 26 months

Sara ~ Jack ~ 26 months

Laura ~ Lola 26 months

Brittania ~ Jenny ~ 26 months

Trina ~ Ziggy (cat) ~ 26 months

Gerrda ~ Portia ~ 26 months

Laura ~ Charlie ~ 25 months

Katie ~ Mack ~ 25 months

Lori ~ Oscar ~ 25 months

Leslie ~ Charley ~ 25 months

Tammy ~ Ginger ~ 25 months

Katrina ~ Roo ~ 25 months

Starlene ~ Buddy ~ 25 months

Iliana ~ Mica ~ 25 months

Cassidyy ~ Cracker ~ 24 months

Letitia ~ Buster~24 months 

Heather ~ Darlene~24 months 

Cathy ~ Ralphie ~ 24 months

April ~ Stella ~ 24 months

Helena ~ Oli ~ 24 months

Ansley ~ Teal ~ 24 months

Julie ~ T ~ 23 months

Franca ~ Siria ~ 23 months

Laura ~ Joey ~ 23 months

Michelle ~ Buddy ~ 23 months

Aleksandra ~ Zara ~ 23 months

Bianca ~ Shadow ~ 23 months

Mary ~ Henry ~ 23 months

Julie ~ Maverick ~ 23 months

Sandra ~ Gigi ~ 23 months

Greta ~ Calamity Jane ~ 23 months

Franca ~ Siria Black ~ 23 months

Madeline ~ Chloe ~ 22 months

Jean ~Manhattan ~ 22 months

Tabitha ~ Pookie ~ 22 months

Krista ~ Agnes ~ 22 months

Diane ~ Bridget ~ 22 months

Brittany ~ Chumpy ~ 22 months 

Eunice ~ Mo ~ 22 months

Kathryn ~ Fudge ~ 22 months

Jose ~ Brownie ~ 22 months

Danielle ~ Queenie ~ 22 months

Mary ~ Henry ~ 22 months

Khady ~ Lena ~ 22 months

Sonia ~ Wilbur ~ 22 months

Rita ~ Ariel~ 21 months

Nicole ~ Baxter ~ 21 months

Judy ~ Floyd ~ 21 months

Holly ~ Avery ~ 21 months 

Lisa ~ Charlie ~ 21 months

Lynn ~ Murphy ~ 21 months

Leanne ~ Alfie ~ 20 months

Carol ~ Elliott ~ 20 months

Lisa ~ Esther ~ 20 months

‘Stacy ~ Dozer ~ 20 months

Courtney ~ Elly Mae ~ 20 months

Tara ~ Nikki ~ 20 months

Kyla ~ Finnegan ~ 20 months

Bailey ~ Brody ~ 20 months

For the full list please visit our facebook group

I’m-Yunity (Turkey Tail Mushroom)

I‘m–Yunity®extract is a standardized ingredient polysaccharopeptide (PSP) which can only be isolated from the Coriolus Versicolor mushroom. This extract supports immune health and helps stabilize white blood cell counts. Unlike other mushroom products, I’m–Yunity® is a pure herbal supplement.

About I’m-Yunity®:

  • Unique, Pure, Single Species Extract using Deep Layer Cultivation and Hot Water Extraction
  • Peer-reviewed, Studied and Researched at Top Institutions in the United States, HongKong and China, PRC
  • Clinically tested and Manufactured in the USA adhering to USP c-GMP standard

Clinically Proven Key Benefits and Effects

Used as an adjunct health supplement in cancer, chemotherapy:

  • Effectively delivers the polysaccharopeptide (PSP) from Mycelia
  • Enhances Quality of Life (QOL) by maintaining good energy levels and a healthy appetite
  • Helps reduce fatigue and improve general well being

Quality and Safety

  • Tested to comply with heavy metal, pesticide and microbial safety standards.
  • 100% Vegetarian capsule
  • Clinically tested and Manufactured in the US adhering to USP c-GMP guidelines
  • Standardized extract of PSP. Each capsule contains 38% or more of Polysaccharide content and 11.5% or more of Peptide content.
  • Guaranteed quality and formulation

Where to Buy?

You can purchase I’m-Yunity® here.

How Much I’m-Yunity® Should I Give My Dog?

Based on the recently published clinical study, the best results were achieved when given 100 mg per 1 kg of body weight per day, which is suggested to split into two equal servings taken with the morning and evening meals.

You can view the doasge chart for I’m-Yunity® here.

Note: If you’re using other brands of Turkey tail mushroom, you can use the same chart to calculate how much mushroom to give to your dog.

Further Reading

You can follow the links below to learn more about the product and its benefits for your dog with HSA. [1], [2], [3].

Alternative products to I’m-Yunity:
  • Fungi Perfecti, Host Defense, Turkey Tail
  • Canine Matrix, Turkey Tail, Mushroom Powder
  • Fungiology, Turkey Tail (Coriolus Versicolor)
  • Organic Mushroom Nutrition, Turkey Tail, Mushroom Powder
  • Swanson Turkey Tail Mushroom

If your dog has been recently diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (HSA), you are welcome to come join us on Facebook for additional support or visit our online resources for further information.

Turkey Tail Mushroom

Turkey tail or Trametes versicolor is a fungus also known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor. It is a common polypore mushroom found throughout the world. They have been used for centuries to treat various conditions due to containing compounds beneficial to health.

Of its most impressive qualities is its ability to enhance the health of immune systems, which in turn helps suppress the growth of certain types of cancers. Some benefits includes factors such as:

  1. Antioxidants compounds
    • Help inhibit or reduce damage caused by oxidative stress.
  2. Contains immune-boosting compounds such as Krestin (PSK) and Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP)
    • Can strengthen the health of your immune system.
  3. Contains compounds such as Coriolus versicolor glucan (CVG)
    • Known as a suppressant for certain types of tumours.
    • Helps improve immune function for those suffering from certain types of cancers.
  4. Enhances the efficacy of certain cancer treatments
    • Help increase cancer-fighting cells in the immune system.
  5. Enhances gut health
    • Contains probiotics compounds that help nourish bacterias interacting with immune cells.

Supplements derived from turkey tail mushrooms are not only beneficial for human health, but also with dogs. Research showed that dogs with hemangiosarcoma treated with a compound derived from the Coriolus versicolor mushroom had the longest survival rates ever reported for dogs with the disease. This shows that the coriolus versicolor mushroom extract may be a promising supplement in maintaining immune health in dogs with cancer.

Click to learn more about Turkey Tail Mushrooms [1] [2] [3], and to read up on case studies.

Products

The product for Turkey Tail mushroom that we highly recommend is I’m-Yunity®.

Alternative products to I’m-Yunity:
  • Fungi Perfecti, Host Defense, Turkey Tail
  • Canine Matrix, Turkey Tail, Mushroom Powder
  • Fungiology, Turkey Tail (Coriolus Versicolor)
  • Organic Mushroom Nutrition, Turkey Tail, Mushroom Powder
  • Swanson Turkey Tail Mushroom

If your dog has been recently diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma (HSA), you are welcome to come join us on Facebook for additional support or visit our online resources for further information.