
SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE
Oncology
Advanced cancer care for your pet
Oncology
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

- Advanced cancer diagnostics and consultation
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Surgery
Hospital Stories | Health Topics
Friend’s gift pays for ferret’s cancer care
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.
Devastating cancer diagnosis leads to Gus’ underdog story
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.
There was hope bringing her to WSU
Veterinary oncology team treats cat for rare cancer
Featured Health Topics
- Cancer Surgery 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 […]
- Feline Lymphoma Lymphoma is one of the most chemotherapy-responsive tumors seen in veterinary medicine.
- Radiation Therapy 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 […]
- Lymphoma in Dogs Most dogs are middle-aged or older when diagnosed.
- Mast Cell Tumors It is normal for your dog to get a few lumps and bumps on its body as he or she gets older.
Grateful Client Giving
“This is a place of miracles.”
-Anne Hensley, veterinary hospital client
-Anne Hensley, veterinary hospital client
Clinical Studies
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