How does cancer staging impact your dog’s treatment, and is it necessary? Dr. Britton breaks down staging and grading and explains why they matter in this vital episode.
Dr. Brooke Britton decodes dog cancer diagnosis! The veterinary oncologist explains the critical role of staging and grading in understanding AND treating dog cancer. Discover what staging and grading mean, how they differ, and why these assessments are essential to tailoring your dog’s treatment plan.
Dr. Britton dives into:
• What cancer staging reveals about disease progression.
• How staging influences treatment and prognosis.
• The difference between staging and grading.
• Examples of staging systems for common cancers like lymphoma and hemangiosarcoma.
• Making informed decisions when finances limit testing options.
• The importance of staging for advancing veterinary oncology research.
Whether navigating a diagnosis or exploring treatment options, this episode offers clarity and actionable advice to help you and your dog.
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Related Links:
Our comprehensive overview of staging and grading dog cancer diagnosis: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/staging-and-grading-cancer-in-dogs/
A great article on the costs of dog cancer diagnosis and treatment, with compassionate advice about how to balance your love for your dog with budgetary limits: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/stress-and-finances/cost-of-cancer-treatment-for-dogs/
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – What is Cancer Staging?
01:15 – How Staging Impacts Treatment
02:30 – Staging Systems for Dogs vs. Humans
03:00 – Examples: Lymphoma Staging Explained
04:00 – Hemangiosarcoma Staging Overview
05:30 – What Does Grading Mean?
06:45 – Staging Tests: Blood Work, Imaging, and More
10:45 – Balancing Testing Costs with Treatment Decisions
13:15 – How Staging Helps Guide Prognosis
15:00 – When to Skip Staging and Focus on Treatment
18:00 – Staging’s Role in Oncology Research
21:00 – Closing Thoughts
Get to know Dr. Brooke Britton: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/brooke-britton-dvm-dacvim-oncology/
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/
