Brax
Senior Member
I am watching the news and a story came up about a breast cancer treatment that has been shown to prevent tumors in mice (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/190399.php). Most of us know that medical innovations for humans are often tested on rodents and if success is shown on that front it is considered a good sign. Now I don't know much about medical science and biology, myself, and I find myself wondering if such things could ever be considered for use on pet rodents for their medical needs.
And assuming that, could it be cost affective? I know cancer treatments can have very, very high costs. But then small animals like rodents could use lesser amounts and cut the costs? Hmm? My cat had surgery to remove a pair of tumours but she did not have to go on medication so that information is lost to my experience.
So I'm asking, obviously, because I just don't know very much about the subject.
And assuming that, could it be cost affective? I know cancer treatments can have very, very high costs. But then small animals like rodents could use lesser amounts and cut the costs? Hmm? My cat had surgery to remove a pair of tumours but she did not have to go on medication so that information is lost to my experience.
So I'm asking, obviously, because I just don't know very much about the subject.
