Medical Services - Small Animal - Cancer Care Clinic
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Treatment
Medical Oncology - Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for treatment of cancer. For many forms of cancer, chemotherapy is a treatment option to prolong or improve the quality of life of your pet. The Medical Oncology service at the UIVTH is staffed with board certified oncologists and residents who are trained and specialized in cancer treatments. |
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Surgical Oncology - Advanced surgical and reconstructive techniques for the treatment of localized cancer. In the case of cancer treatment of local disease, surgery is often the first line of action. The Surgical Oncology service at the UIVTH is staffed with board certified surgeons and residents who are trained and specialized in tumor removal and reconstruction. |
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Radiation Therapy – Treatment of tumors with high-energy irradiation. Similar to x-rays, but at much higher energy levels, radiation therapy works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells. Radiation therapy is often used after surgery to kill cancer cells that may have been left behind, or before surgery to shrink very large tumors and improve the chances of complete surgical removal. Radiation therapy can also be used to treat various types of inoperable tumors. |
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