For non-surgical removal of mast cell tumors (MCT)
STELFONTA is a non-surgical treatment that destroys 87% of mast cell tumors with 1 or 2 injections,1 2 so your dog can return to their usual self as soon as possible.
Use this discussion guide to have a meaningful conversation with your veterinarian; understand whether STELFONTA is the right treatment for your dog.
STELFONTA destroys mast cell tumors which then fall away, leaving a temporary wound and healthy tissue where the tumor once was. These wounds typically heal within 4 to 6 weeks without intervention. In some cases the wound is extensive and may take longer to fully heal. A wound is just one sign STELFONTA is working and the tumor is destroyed.
Lucy
BREED American Eskimo
AGE 12 yrs
TUMOR 5cm³ on her thigh
*Within 2 hours, you’ll be able to see STELFONTA working as the tumor starts to swell and change colour. Within 4 hours the tumor starts to necrose.1,4,5 STELFONTA acts quickly to break down the tumor cell walls, activate the immune system and block blood vessels that feed the tumor.
With successful treatment, the tumor will essentially fall away and an empty pocket, or open wound, will remain where the tumor used to be. Don’t worry. This is normal, and healthy new skin will grow and close over. Most wounds do not need to be covered and heal naturally.
Within 14 days pet owners say their dogs are back to their pre diagnosis quality of life.
Tucker was not a candidate for surgery due to a heart condition that placed him at risk of anesthesia. His Mom Stephanie opted for STELFONTA and shares “Do your research. Look at photos. Be prepared. It’s super gross, but it works and is totally worth it.”
STELFONTA is FDA-approved to treat all grades of mast cell tumors, as long as they have not yet spread to other areas of the body (metastasized).6
Ask your vet whether your dog is a suitable candidate for STELFONTA. The tumor should be:
STELFONTA should not be injected into mast cell tumors that are underneath the skin (subcutaneous) and located above the elbow or hock (e.g. on the body, head, or neck) as necrotic debris from the injected tumor may accumulate in the subcutaneous space, increasing the risk of systemic adverse reactions, including death, from mast cell degranulation. STELFONTA can treat tumors on the surface of the skin all over the body.
Paul’s dog Brooklyn had a tumor on her ear which he elected to treat with STELFONTA. “I hate the cropped and docked look, so I was excited when I first learned about STELFONTA when researching options and relieved when Dr. Sue Cancer Vet said Brooklyn was a candidate”. After a successful STELFONTA treatment, Paul reports Brooklyn is back to her healthy, happy, sassy self, and shares his tips for the journey:
Sofie’s 14-year-old pitbull-mix, Ozzie, was scheduled for a pinnectomy (removal of her entire ear flap) in order to give her the best chance of removing the tumor entirely. Ozzie has severe separation anxiety and Sofie knew she would panic at the hospital, so researched other options and discovered STELFONTA. Sofie explains “I knew from my research that STELFONTA could treat cutaneous mast cell tumors on the head within the approved size range”. Sofie entrusted Ozzie with Dr Sue Cancer Vet who successfully treated Ozzie’s mast cell tumor with STELFONTA, saving her ear without the anxiety of a hospital stay.
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