Oncology

Dealing with a cancer of his own, William Long’s decision to cover a four-figure veterinary bill for radiation treatment for his friend’s ferret, Burkle, wasn’t much of a decision at all.

It has been roughly three years since the Labrador retriever’s diagnosis and thanks to the work of WSU veterinarians Gus is still active, happy, and healthy.

Just like humans, our pets can get cancer. It is a scary and serious diagnosis, but it does not mean your pet’s life is immediately over. WSU’s veterinary oncologists can discuss with you the treatment options available for your pet and answer any questions you may have. Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled and purposeless […]

Paula Buchert is confident that radiation treatment at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital extended the life of one of her best friends—an Angora rabbit, named Zsa Zsa.

Can surgery cure my pet of cancer? Cancer is a scary diagnosis for any pet owner, but there are often surgical treatment options that can improve your pet’s quality of life and, in some cases, even eliminate the cancer. Is my pet a candidate for cancer surgery? Whether your pet is a candidate for surgery […]

Veterinary oncology team treats cat for rare cancer

Complicated surgical procedure offers potential cure for dog diagnosed with cancer.

Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs.

Lymphoma is one of the most chemotherapy-responsive tumors seen in veterinary medicine.

Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer cells. The Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital uses a linear accelerator, or LINAC, to accurately and safely direct radiation at tumors while protecting and limiting damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The teaching hospital is just one of […]