In this segment we will focus on two common cancers that affect companion animals: osteosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma.
We begin this session talking about osteosarcoma.
Dr. Karri Meleo, a board certified medical and radiation oncologist, will discuss whether biopsies should or should not be performed to establish a diagnosis and she will then discuss radiation therapy and stereotactic radiation therapy for dogs with bone tumors for palliation or a curative intent.
Dr. Joanne Tuohy, a board certified veterinary surgeon and Fellow in Surgical Oncology, will discuss limb salvage, novel tumor ablation approaches for primary and metastatic osteosarcoma, and some combination therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Our focus will then turn to hemangiosarcoma. We will hear from two researchers at the University of Minnesota about our current understanding of hemangiosarcoma and what we can do about it ... now! Drs. Erin Dickerson and Antonella Borgatti will create an understanding of the distinct subtypes of hemangiosarcoma and how these impact survival and responses to treatment. They will also update us on current accepted treatment approaches and debunk myths about all of the others. Lastly, they will inform us about clinical trials and how the results are paving the way to new and improved therapies.
Registration is FREE for VetVine Premium Membership subscribers.
Date:November 13, 2024
Time:7:30 PM US/Eastern
Sponsor:
VetVine, Virginia Tech, Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, PetCure Oncology
