Protecting the Hearts of Canine Cancer Patients
Monday, March 7th, 2022
Heart damage has emerged among the distressing side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs
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Researchers study dogs for clues about cancer treatment side effects
Monday, February 15th, 2021
Research assistant professor Vicky Yang talks to WCVB Boston about work with Tufts Medical Center to study cancer treatment side effects in dogs and people
Improving the Odds of Surviving Lymphoma
Monday, October 26th, 2020
A clinical trial looks at whether combining immunotherapy with low doses of chemotherapy can improve outcomes and quality of life for dogs—and someday people.
Chemotherapy Offers Hope for Families of Companion Pets with Cancer
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
As a pet parent, perhaps one of your greatest fears is that your companion will be diagnosed with a serious illness.Regrettably, cancer is not uncommon, and a cancer diagnosis can be heart-wrenching. While it’s important to accept the emotions you may be experiencing, you need to recognize that there is life beyond diagnosis.
Most Cancer Survivors Have a Story, Some Have a Tail
Thursday, October 20th, 2016
Feature on veterinary oncology with commentary from Kristine Burgess.
Cancer Side Effect
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
Humans could benefit from studies on chemo-related hair loss in pets
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.
Clinical case challenge: Diagnosis and Treatment of Molly’s Anal Sac
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
Molly, an 11 ½-year-old female Golden Retriever was referred to Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for the treatment of an anal sac mass discovered on a routine physical examination.
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.
Babushe
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
Imagine a very sweet 14-year-old chocolate lab who shuffles around and looks like he’s a hundred… His owner is crazy in love with him, … and he was diagnosed with lymphoma
Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers we see in the Oncology service
