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Twenty dogs treated with intensity-modulated RT (8 Gy per fraction, once weekly) and concurrent SQAP were included in this retrospective case series. Tumor response was assessed using RECIST-like linear measurements and volumetric analysis on contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Overall survival (OS) was estimated using Kaplan\u2013Meier analysis. Of the 20 dogs, 4 were classified as stage 4a and 16 as stage 4b. The best RECIST-like responses were complete response (CR) in 5 dogs, partial response (PR) in 12, and stable disease (SD) in 4. Volumetric responses were CR in 5 dogs, PR in 11, and SD in 5. No cases demonstrated progressive disease as the best response. The median OS for all dogs was 342 days (95% confidence interval [CI], 206\u2013419 days). Censoring one non-tumor-related death yielded a median OS of 356 days (95% CI, 231\u2013419 days). Exploratory analysis revealed median OS of 393 and 297 days for stage 4a and 4b dogs, respectively. Volumetric assessment appeared more sensitive for detecting tumor regrowth in selected cases. Dermatologic adverse events were limited to alopecia within the radiation field, and no complete vision loss was observed. Seizure activity was documented in eight dogs. In conclusion, once-weekly hypofractionated intensity-modulated RT combined with concurrent SQAP was associated with clinically meaningful survival outcomes in dogs with advanced intranasal tumors. 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