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Posted On Jun 16, 2016

Updated On Jun 25, 2025

L-Asparaginase In Lymphoma Protocols

Cancer / Oncology

This question was asked during a past webinar on the topic of cancer:

Question:
Do you use L-asparaginase to increase the potential effect of some canine lymphoma treatment protocols?

Answer by Jeffrey Bryan, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology):
I do. L-asparaginase is a very useful drug that is also an excellent rescue agent that does not suppress the bone marrow. I use it as indicated until the dog’s immune system reacts to it or it fails to work.