Caller Janet wants to know what guidelines there are for catching dog cancer early.
Caller Janet has found that in her breed, checking the anal glands every six months after the dog turns six years old can be really helpful for catching anal gland carcinomas early, and wonders if there are other things that owners can do for other cancers.
Oncologist Brooke Britton discusses the importance of routine wellness visits with your veterinarian, as well as screening tests that can be done once in a while, such as liquid biopsies or taking x-rays. She also emphasizes what we as dog lovers can do at home to pick up any lumps or behavioral changes quickly, track lump growth, and be advocates for our dogs and seek veterinary care promptly to get tumors removed while they are small and before they can spread.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
- Nationwide Diversity of Risk white paper - https://www.petinsurance.com/veterinarians/research/
- Dog Cancer Support - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/
Related Links:
- Why Didn’t My Vet Catch My Dog’s Cancer Earlier podcast episode - https://dogcanceranswers.com/why-didnt-my-vet-catch-my-dogs-cancer-earlier/
- What Are the Symptoms of Dog Cancer? podcast episode - https://dogcanceranswers.com/what-are-the-symptoms-of-dog-cancer-dr-demian-dressler-qa/
. Diagnosing Dog Cancer With a Biopsy or Fine Needle Aspirate podcast episode - https://dogcanceranswers.com/diagnosing-dog-cancer-with-a-biopsy-or-fine-needle-aspirate/
- Exam Room Series: Perianal and Anal Sac Tumors podcast episode - https://dogcanceranswers.com/exam-room-series-perianal-and-anal-sac-tumors-dr-demian-dressler/
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Brooke Britton:
Brooke Britton completed her residency training in Medical Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, and has been in clinical practice in the NYC and Jersey Shore area since that time. She helmed the Brooklyn and Downtown arms of the Oncology Department for BluePearl Veterinary Partners in New York for the past 9 years, and was an active participant in house officer training and clinical trials during her tenure there. She currently serves as a private consultant and maintains an independent clinical practice. Dr. Britton has lectured nationally and authored several peer-reviewed articles. She has particular interest in hematologic malignancies and the metastatic cascade.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-britton-ba8b0b25/
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