[Jespah]

I agree with Debbie. I don't think Corgis are any more prone to cancer than other breeds. I think cancer is on the rise for two reasons. One is that now we are testing and treating our dogs and we know what they are ill with. It wasn't too long ago that we didn't have the tools, tests and resources in veterinary medicine to do this - nor owners the money to go through it. The other is that cancer is on the rise in humans. We are exposed to more and more chemicals, polution and what not and these have to be factors.
According to one of the top veterinary oncologists here in Toronto, the one that treated Riley, they are seeing more and more lymphomas. Even the type that Riley had, which is only about 15% of that type.
And in agreeing with Bonnie, I became a bit of an expert on lymphoma very quickly with Riley, I had to I had important decisions to make. 85 % of cancers in dogs are lymphoma, the longest remission my oncologist in 25 years of practice has seen is 3 years. It is a very sensitive issue for those of us who have been through it. Broad statements are fine, but things vary depending on the animals age, the type of cancer, how far it's progressed, etc. I hope no one here ever finds themselves in the same situation as Bonnie, Snowcorgi, Linda and I, but if you do, get all the facts ask lots of questions and make your decisions based on those.
Also, make sure you are talking to experts with experience, your local vet may not have all of the answers.