11/13/2024
Presented by: Karelle Meleo, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (RO), Joanne Tuohy, DVM, PhD, DACVS (Small Animal), ACVS Fellow in Surgical Oncology;, Erin Dickerson, PhD; Antonella Borgatti, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DECVIM-CA;
Sponsored by: VetVine, Virginia Tech, Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, PetCure Oncology
Osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma are two fairly common types of cancer to affect dogs. Historically, both tumor types have been associated with poor long-term prognoses, however those beliefs are based on older information. Recent advances in cancer diagn... moreOsteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma are two fairly common types of cancer to affect dogs. Historically, both tumor types have been associated with poor long-term prognoses, however those beliefs are based on older information. Recent advances in cancer diagnostics and treatment are transforming the options we have for caring for dogs affected with these two diseases and outcomes. We will begin this session discussing osteosarcoma – a malignant and aggressive cancer of bone. In years past, therapy was considered limited to limb amputation followed by chemotherapy however our approach to these patients has evolved to include other considerations. Dr. Karri Meleo, a board certified medical and radiation oncologist, will begin the discussion talking about non-invasive radiation therapy and stereotactic radiation therapy for dogs with bone tumors, and how it is employed for palliation or with a curative intent. Dr. Joanne Tuohy, a board certified veterinary surgeon and Fellow in Surgical Oncology, will then fold in a su... less
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