More on oral tumors in juvenile patientsJune 1, 2021Though PSCC can occur in dogs of any age, if a young dog is presented with a verrucous tumor of the rostral mandible or maxilla, it is often a PSCC.
Individualized care central to trial canine osteosarcoma treatment methodNovember 16, 2020Dogs diagnosed with a deadly form of bone cancer may soon have a greater chance of survival, thanks to the expansion of a clinical trial.
Stereotactic radiation may offer better outcomes in nine cancersOctober 24, 2019New data suggests a specific advanced radiation treatment protocol is leading to better survival outcomes than other therapy options for at least nine tumor types. That’s according to PetCure Oncology, which presented its findings at the recent Veterinary Cancer Society Annual Conference (VCS) in Houston, Tex. The pet cancer care provider says nine of the 11 tumor types it studied showed increased median survival time relative to the current body of peer-reviewed published literature …
Osteosarcoma in dogs and children genetically similarJuly 26, 2019The veterinary community might soon see advancements in the treatment of canine osteosarcoma (OS).
Osteosarcoma: Beyond amputation and euthanasiaMarch 12, 2019When a patient is diagnosed with osteosarcoma, we tend to focus on three options: • the “gold standard,” i.e. amputation with or without chemotherapy; • what many call palliative care, meaning pain medication and rest; or • euthanasia. But what if amputation is not an option? What if chemotherapy or radiation is out of the owner’s financial capabilities? Or a couple of medications are not enough to numb the pain? What if …
Clinical trial shows possible longer life for dogs with osteosarcomaNovember 1, 2018Fifteen dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma survived a median time of 415 days after completing canine osteosarcoma immunotherapy, according to a clinical trial by ELIAS Animal Health.
Ongoing quest for immunityJune 12, 2018Vaccines are a staple in preventive medicine, and every year more are added to the arsenal. Here’s what’s going on now in this sector of the profession.
