VCA veterinary oncologist Barbara Kitchell, DVM, DACVIM, talks about types of cancers commonly found in pets.
VCA veterinary radiation oncologist James Custis, DVM, MS, DACVR/RO, explains how mast cell tumors are cancerous growths on the skin or in the subcutaneous tissue. Due to their rapid growth, mast cell tumors should be treated as early as possible.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM, talks about mast cell tumors, the most common type of cancer in dogs. Surgery is the most common treatment, although the veterinary oncologist may recommend other treatment options based on each individual dog's profile.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Alison Book, DVM, MS, DACVIM, talks about lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system affecting the immune system. Although lymphoma is not considered a curable disease, treatment is often succesful, leading to remission and good quality of life.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM, explains how canine lymphoma can be found in all ages, breeds and genders of dogs, and is found in the lymph nodes, affecting their immune system.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM, explains the two basic types of feline lymphoma, an indolent type in the intestines and a higher grade type comparable to that found in dogs. The veterinary oncologist will discuss treatment options according to the lymphoma type.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM, explains the importance of early diagnosis of melanoma in dogs for the best outcome.
VCA veterinary medical oncologist Zachary Wright, DVM, DACVIM, explains that canine osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer found in dogs. There are many treatment options so the veterinary oncologist will work with pet owners to determine the best course of treament for their particular animal.
VCA veterinary radiation oncologist Philip Treuil, DVM, MS, DACVR, describes the common types of tumor treated by radiation therapy, including nasal, brain, soft tissue sarcomas, mast cell tumors and oral tumors.
