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Specialty Services / Oncology
Competent. Compassionate. Concerned.
The diagnosis of cancer in your pet can be a frightening experience. The Medical Oncology Service at the Animal Emergency Center is trained to help you through this difficult time. The team leader is a veterinary specialist that has had advanced residency training in medical oncology. The oncology team work with the other specialists to provide your pet state-of-the-art medical and surgical oncology.
Elusive clinical problems such as high blood calcium, persistently low blood glucose, enlarged lymph nodes, and anemia can be indications of cancer that are not obvious at preliminary examination. You can download our 10 Warning Signs of Cancer (click here to download)
The oncology team will work with you and your primary care veterinarian to provide the best medical cancer diagnostic and treatment plan for your pet. You may be referred to the Animal Emergency Center oncology service for diagnostic procedures, cancer staging, and/or cancer chemotherapy. Our oncologist will discuss with you the procedures, treatment options, and prognosis for your pet.
Standard cancer treatments may prolong survival and provide an excellent quality of life in many dogs and cats with cancer. The primary goal of veterinary cancer treatment is to provide an excellent quality of life for our patients. Download the Ten Things to Do When Your Pet is Diagnosed with Cancer. Follow “Comet” through his chemotherapy as it is occurring and hear from his “guardian” about the experience!
My Pet Has Cancer
Comet is my cherished companion who won the Big dog/Cracker Jack Prized pet contest several years ago. As a result he took us to California to march in the annual Big Dog parade. He also helped me get through the death of my wife 2 years ago. He is one of my children and when he experienced choking and lymph node swelling I took him to his vet. He was diagnosed with Lymphoma at which time I asked where I could take him for possible treatment. Without hesitation he mentioned the Animal Emergency Hospital on Silver Spring.
I made an appointment that that is when I met Dr. Reiman and the staff of the center. While this was a difficulty time for me Dr. Reiman was absolutely super in the way she handled the explanation of the various options and the possible results of each option. I opted for the treatment called the University of Wisconsin protocol which was started quickly on Comet. He responded quite well and quite quickly as well.
We never know how much time we have with those we love. All I know is that my 4 legged son and I want as much quality time together as we can get. I know that under Dr. Reiman’s care Comet will get his best chance for a lengthy remission. I have appreciated her kindness and compassion from day one and I look forward to it for as long as God will allow Comet and I to be together.
Case Study
Comet is a 7-year-old Labrador retriever. At the beginning of February 2007, Comet began having choking episodes and coughing. He was taken to his veterinary office, where a physical examination revealed enlarged lymph nodes in multiple locations. A fine needle aspirate on one of the lymph nodes was taken. This sample was consistent with high-grade lymphoma. Follow the link below to read more...
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Printable Cancer Info
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Cats
Specialized procedures available at AEC include:
Telephone consultation with your primary care veterinarian
- Bone marrow aspiration/bone core biopsy
- Mass or organ aspiration and/or biopsy
- Cytologic examination of diagnostic samples
- Tumor staging
- Metastasis checks
- Ultrasound, radiology, CT scans (Nov 2005)
- Laboratory Testing
- Nutritional Support
- Pain management
We understand the importance of the strong bond present between the family and the pet. Our goal is to make this stressful time as easy for you as possible. Diagnostic and therapeutic options for your pet, with the associated cost, will be discussed with you at time of consultation. The doctors will keep you informed regarding your pet's progress. You are encouraged to ask questions.
