Protecting the Hearts of Canine Cancer Patients
Monday, March 7th, 2022
Heart damage has emerged among the distressing side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs
Cancer Collaborative
Heartbreak for dog owners: Popular breed more prone now to cancer
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Cummings School’s Cheryl London is featured prominently in this Boston 25 News story on why golden retrievers are more susceptible to developing cancers than other dog breeds.
Demystifying Veterinary Clinical Trials
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
A veterinary oncologist explains the ins and outs of experimental studies.
Far-reaching Benefits from Canine Cancer Research
Monday, January 4th, 2016
The finding that two malignancies common in golden retrievers share similar DNA markers may lead to better treatments for the dogs—and for humans, too A study mapping genes associated with two cancers common in golden… Read More
Partners in Healing
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
Work being done at Tufts is helping to advance the field of comparative oncology, which looks at how cancer behaves and is best treated in people and other species.
Radiation to the Rescue
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Radiation oncology came to the rescue of a rescue black Lab with anal sac adenocarcinoma, which is similar to rectal cancer in people.
Cancer Genetics
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Two malignancies common in golden retrievers share similar DNA markers.
At Your Service: Radiation Oncology and Soft Tissue Veterinary Professionals Partner Together for Molly’s Case
Friday, April 17th, 2015
The news that a beloved family pet has cancer can be very upsetting. The good news is that many pets diagnosed with cancer have treatment options available to help them with their diagnosis.. At Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center, our medical and radiation oncologists and soft tissue surgeons work together to develop an individualized treatment plan based unique patient needs. Foster
Hospital’s radiation oncology and soft tissue services are lead by board- certified specialists to assist you. Read more about our radiation oncology and soft tissue services and the best way to refer a client or obtain a consult from our team.
Cailin Heinze, VMD, DACVN, Leads New Diet Study in Dogs Undergoing Chemotherapy
Monday, February 9th, 2015
The study: ‘Investigation of a novel diet for support dogs undergoing chemotherapy for mast cell tumors or multicentric lymphoma’ is currently enrolling dogs diagnosed with mast cell tumors or lymphoma that have not been previously treated for their cancer.
Beautiful Relationship Emerges Out of Darkness
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
Neither broken leg nor ulcers could keep Beau down, and owner Debra Benanti gives credit to the educational commitment of Tufts Hospital for Large Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for not only Beau’s survival, but their close relationship following his treatments.
