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Oncology

Radiation treatments unavailable while new technology is installed

While new equipment is being installed at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, radiation treatments will be unavailable for an estimated nine weeks starting June 23.

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Hospital hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

Our emergency services are available 24 hours a day.

Cancer is the diagnosis no one wants to hear, but there is hope. Our board-certified oncology veterinarians, veterinary residents and interns, and licensed veterinary technicians are here to support you and your pet throughout your journey.

Diagnosing and treating a pet with cancer involves a team of specialists, including oncologists, internal medicine veterinarians, clinical pathologists, surgeons, and radiologists. At WSU, veterinary students are also part of the team caring for your pet. We also work closely with clients’ referring veterinarians.

Our aim is to maintain, or for many, improve the quality of life for our patients using advanced diagnostic services, innovative treatment, and compassionate care. We will be with you every step of the way.

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Common cancers we treat

In dogs

  • Lymphoma (lymphosarcoma)
  • Soft tissue sarcoma
  • Mast cell tumor
  • Bone tumors (most commonly osteosarcoma)
  • Nasal tumors
  • Oral tumors

In cats

  • Lymphoma
  • Oral and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Nasal tumors

Health care services we offer

Cancer survivor dog
  • Advanced cancer diagnostics and consultation
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Surgery

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Giving Zsa Zsa a little more life

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.
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Give hope when you give to Cancer Care

While our current machine has provided exceptional radiation treatment to thousands of animals, we need to replace it now to provide even more accurate and safer treatment to our animal patients.

While our current machine has provided exceptional radiation treatment to thousands of animals, we need to replace it now to provide even more accurate and safer treatment to our animal patients.

“We can actually cure patients, not just prolong their lives, but actually cure them. It is an investment in every pet that might need radiation therapy.”

—Janean Fidel, WSU veterinary oncologist

Your gift supports cancer care for all animals in our hospital.

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Questions about giving? Contact Kay Glaser or 509-335-4835.