Your dog was diagnosed with Histiocytic Sarcoma — Disseminated. Disseminated form carries extremely poor prognosis. Same breed predispositions as localised but often presents at advanced stage. Compare 3 treatment options for dogs including CCNU (Lomustine) Single Agent, CCNU + Doxorubicin Combination, Comfort Care / Palliation — with survival times, costs, and what to expect during treatment.
Pet Cancer Options — Histiocytic Sarcoma — Disseminated
Canine Oncology Treatment Guide
Histiocytic Sarcoma — Disseminated
disseminated
Round Cell
About This Cancer
Disseminated histiocytic sarcoma is a rapidly progressive cancer in which malignant dendritic cells spread to multiple organs simultaneously, most commonly the lungs, liver, spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. It may develop as the spread of a previously localised tumour or arise in multiple sites from the outset. This form carries an extremely poor prognosis, with survival often measured in weeks to a few months even with treatment. The same breeds predisposed to the localised form — Bernese Mountain Dogs, Flat-Coated Retrievers, and Rottweilers — are at highest risk. Treatment options are limited, and the primary goal is often to maintain comfort and quality of life for as long as possible.
Prognostic Factors(1)
Minimum Workup(5 steps)
Median Survival Time Comparison
How long the average patient survives with each treatment
Each treatment is rated by how much published research supports its use. Solid bars indicate stronger evidence; dashed bars mean less certainty.
Please note: All treatment data is sourced from published peer-reviewed literature. Survival times and cost figures are approximate guides. Your pet's individual factors — including tumour grade, stage, and overall health — will influence outcomes and should guide all treatment decisions. The strength-of-evidence rating reflects how much research exists, not how strongly a treatment is recommended. This tool is designed to help you have informed conversations with your veterinary oncologist, not to replace them. Costs shown are US referral centre estimates and may vary significantly by region.