Oncology
A veterinary oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets and has access to many forms of treatment and diagnostics available to help ensure the best outcome and quailty of life for their patients.
We understand that the news that your pet has been diagnosed with cancer can be extremely difficult – yet nearly all pets diagnosed with cancer have the potential to receive some form of treatment and have a better quality of life.
Treating pets with cancer is all we do. As experts, we will work with you closely, examining your pet, their diagnostic test results and develop a customized care plan just for your pet.
In fact, due to the advances in cancer treatments, our state-of-the-art facilities with a wide variety of treatment options and resources, coming to see a veterinary oncologist early may help guide you as you make decisions about how to best proceed forward – Whether it’s through treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or monitoring and nutritional support.
Our primary goals are to Maintain the best quality of life for each of our patients & Approach each pet and family as unique and our team at The Oncology Service will help you and your pet fight cancer each and every step of the way.
- We’re on the front lines of the battle against cancer. We use our experience, access to the most advanced and innovative treatment and all of our resources to provide your pet with the best possible care and outcome.
- Often owners fear cancer treatment will cause their pet to suffer but on the contrary – Pets experience chemotherapy quite differently than humans – with minimal side effects, rare hair loss, and no fears of illness or the treatment. Your pet is in the very best hands with our experienced team!
- The extent and duration of any therapeutic treatment is dependent on many factors, including the type of the cancer, stage of the disease, available and how a pet responds to treatment – We will customize every part of your pet’s care for the most effective treatment.
- You know your pet better than anyone else. With our initial appointments of an 60 -90 minutes, we take the time to listen and answer your questions as well as examine your pet, their medical history and review all your treatment options. Prognosis, treatment plans, nutritional support, how to keep your pet happy and comfortable, costs and more.
- Lab work, diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation oncology treatments, diagnostics are all imposing thoughts when your pet has cancer. We know that you may need time to make decisions about the next best step for you and your pet. We also review our records with your referring family veterinarian. When you are ready to proceed – We are too.
- With The Oncology Service team of exceptional board certified specialists, a team of compassionate and skilled veterinary technicians – we have unequaled experience. If your pet has been referred for diagnostic services for those patients without a firm diagnosis or is in need of staging tests we can help you. Then together we’ll formulate a plan for your pet.
- As partners of The LifeCentre we have close access to the other specialists – surgeons, internal medicine specialists, oral surgeons, imaging specialists and a 24 hour emergency room available for consultations, diagnostics, critical care, surgery and more.
- Medical Oncology – “Chemotherapy” is the use of medicines that are toxic to rapidly growing cancer cells. Simply put, chemotherapy destroys tumors. Your Oncology Service specialist will determine your pet’s treatment by following a protocol that includes the type and dose of drug, duration of treatment and the possible side effects and the expected results. Your pet may need one or more cycles of treatment but rest assured that we closely monitor your pet to control any discomfort, and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Radiation Oncology – Just as in human medicine, some forms of cancer respond best to radiation therapy. We offer conventional definitive and palliative radiation therapy as well as Sterotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT). SRT is used to treat tumors that are difficult to reach surgically and is typically completed in one to four treatments over the course of a week vs. the standard 15-18 treatments over 3 weeks. SRT is available at The LIFECentre
All partner practices at The Life Center are committed to collaborative, compassionate, and comprehensive care.
For more information about the services available please see The Oncology Service
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