canine cancer

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable talks with Dr. Sarah Boston, a veterinary surgical oncologist, best-selling author, and comedian. Dr. Boston shares her journey through veterinary medicine, her battle with cancer, and how it inspired her book and her leap into comedy. She discusses the importance of advocacy in patient care and brings humor into the conversation about dealing with difficult situations. Dr. Boston's multifaceted career offers a unique perspective on resilience and the healing power of laughter. Don't miss her insights and stories, which are sure to inspire and entertain.

• Dr. Sarah Boston's Website: https://www.drsarahboston.com
• Dr. Sarah Boston's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahboston/
• Comedicine Podcast: https://pod.link/1706569339

Transcripts are available at https://www.imprimedicine.com/podcast.

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Music Credit: Hazy by Beat Mekanik

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #119:

Meet the first vet to perform cementoplasty in the United States and hear how canine cancer hero Colt is doing four months later, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

Cementoplasty is the next generation bone substitute procedure from BioceraVet, a promising alternative to amputation and traditional limb sparing techniques for dogs diagnosed with bone cancer. You can learn all about Cementoplasty from BioceraVet in Tripawd Talk Radio episode #108.

Today we're talking with Dr Shaina Stewart, who was the first vet in the United States to perform the Cementoplasty procedure. And, Colt's Mom Hayley joins us to talk about how well he's doing four months later.

RESOURCES:

Cementoplasty for Osteosarcoma Dogs and Cats
Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108
https://tripawds.com/2022/05/04/cementoplasty-for-osteosarcoma-dogs/

Biocera-Vet
https://www.thera.vet/en/biocera-vet

Dr. Shaina Stewart Soule
PetSound Animal Hospital, Cary, NC
https://www.petsoundah.com/our-staff

Tripawd Talk Radio
https://tripawds.com/radio

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #118:  What is the MIMIC study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines, and what does Whiskey have to do with it?

Today we're going to talk about Whiskey and lung mets. We have two guests to help us learn all about a clinical trial studying advancements in treatment for metastatic cancer in dogs.

Dr. Chris Thomson is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, who specializes in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, and interventional radiology. He is also an active participant in clinical research with Ethos Discovery, with projects focusing on minimally invasive treatments for osteosarcoma and other cancers. And that's why we're excited to to talk with him today.

Dr Thomson is working on the MIMIC clinical study for Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines. That's a mouthful, but it means making advances in resection of lung metastases in dogs, with quicker recovery, some surprising results, AND more data toward finding curative treatments for metastatic cancers.

And that's Where Whiskey comes in. We recently profiled this canine cancer hero in the Tripawds News blog. She received treatment for lung mets from osteosarcoma in the MIMIC trials. So, we also have Whiskey's mom Eleni Merkh joining us to tell us how that went.

RESOURCES:

Clinical Study: Minimally Invasive Metastasectomy in Canines (MIMIC)
https://www.ethosdiscovery.org/clinical-study/minimally-invasive-metastasectomy-in-canines-mimic/

Osteosarcoma Metastasis Surgery Study Helps Whiskey the Tripawd Thrive!
https://tripawds.com/2022/11/23/osteosarcoma-metastasis-surgery/

MIMIC: Real Patient Story from A Real Pet Owner
https://www.ethosvet.com/blog-post/mimic-real-patient-story-from-a-real-pet-owner/
 

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #108: Find the video for this and all episodes of Tripawd Talk Radio on the Tripawds Youtube channel. We always like sharing news about cutting edge treatments when it comes to limb loss for our pets. So we're very excited to have two osteoarticular disease experts with us today, from TheraVet. That's the maker of Biocera-Vet, which is the next-generation bone substitute now being used in unique veterinary orthopedic treatments.

Julie Schurgers and Fanny Guillerminet are going to help us understand arthrodesis, corrective osteotomy, palliative cementoplasty for osteosarcoma, and other ways BioceraVet is helping restore mobility and quality of life to animals suffering from debilitating osteoarticular conditions.

Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/jSGai8DAUI0

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://www.thera.vet

https://www.theravet.com
(Coming soon.)

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #106: On this show we speak with Dr Rachel Venable about how pet cancer care consulting makes treatment more accessible than ever, for everyone. Dr. Venable is a Board Certified medical oncologist who obtained her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri. She completed her residency at the renowned CSU Flint Animal Cancer Center.

And, she's founded the Pet Cancer Care Consulting service as a way to help pet owners who want to consult with a veterinary oncologist but cannot access one in their area. This means that anyone can consult with a board certified oncologist and their vet to discuss the best treatment plan for their pets with cancer, wherever they are.

Coping with your pet's cancer is challenging enough. With only about 450 boarded veterinary oncologists in the US and Canada, what do you do without access to vet oncology services near you? Learn all about remote Pet Cancer Care Consulting with Dr. Rachel Venable on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio...

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pet Cancer Care Consulting
https://petcancercareconsulting.com/

Podcast: Torigen Immunotherapy Vaccine: Hope for Pets with Cancer
https://tripawds.com/2021/07/07/torigen-immunotherapy-vaccine/

Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology
https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/

Tripawds News: Pet Cancer Immunotherapy (Vaccines)
https://tripawds.com/tag/immunotherapy/

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/NHFDcj-qrEA

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Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #105: On this episode we talk with Dr. Brooke Britton about combination therapy for dogs with osteosarcoma. Specifically, we discuss her monthly chemotherapy treatments with both Palladia and Carboplatin for Jake – a 14+ year old three legged German Shepherd mix.

Topic: Combination therapy for canine cancer, including Monthly Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma (and other innovative limb cancer therapies)
 
Our Guest: Brooke Britton DVM DACVIM (Oncology) is a board-certified veterinary oncologist based in New York City.  A New York native, Dr. Britton obtained her veterinary degree from Cornell in 2007.  After completing her residency training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, she returned to New York and practiced at BluePearl Veterinary Partners for several years.  She is now a private consultant.  Dr. Britton focuses on providing proactive, cutting edge, evidence-based therapy for companion animals, with an emphasis on maximization of quality of life during treatment.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tripawds News: Veterinary Oncology
https://tripawds.com/tag/oncology/

Jake's Story:
https://tripawds.com/forums/treatment-and-recovery/one-year-after-front-leg-amputation-from-osteosarcoma-more-info-on-chemo-therapy-combo-carboplatin-palladia/


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Learn more about Chase Away K9 Cancer, the amazing dock diving black lab champion who inspired it all, and how you can help chase away canine cancer and fund a cure for this disease that affects too many dogs each year.

To learn more about canine cancer research or participate in this year's fun run, visit:

• https://chaseawayk9cancer.org
• https://runsignup.com/chaseaway5k

Share your story! Contact us on our website (houndstoothvt.com) or at the store (126 College Street in Burlington, VT). And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@houndstoothvt).

Tripawd Talk Radio Episode #104:  On this episode we talk with Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael Lucroy about the Torigen immunotherapy vaccine for pets with cancer. The Torigen vaccine is a therapeutic vaccine available from any veterinarian for dogs or cats with cancer.

Dr. Lucroy is the Chief Medical Officer at Torigen Pharmaceuticals, which provides the most advanced cancer care solutions for companion animals, including a "personalized" cancer vaccine to help dogs fight the disease.

He is board-certified in medical oncology and author of over 40 peer-reviewed publications as well as the author of "Help! My Dog Has Cancer: Insights from a veterinary oncologist."

Formerly at Purdue University as an Associate Professor and Chief of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Lucroy has also been in private practice, was part of the R&D Team at Elanco Animal Health, and also Director of Clinical Studies for MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets overseeing research in over 20 specialty hospitals.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Torigen Immunotherapy Pet Cancer Vaccine
https://www.torigen.com/

Help! My Dog Has Cancer: Insights from a veterinary oncologist
https://amzn.to/3bYOO2w

Does Amputation Speed Cancer Metastasis?
2010 Q&A with Dr. Lucroy
https://tripawds.com/2010/03/19/does-amputation-speed-cancer-metastasis/

Watch Episode Video:
https://youtu.be/-WNno9vR38I

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #92: Chemotherapy doesn't have to be scary! What is the most important factor when considering chemotherapy for your dog or cat with cancer? And why is it also important to think about nutrition, the clinical experience, and our emotions? Find out from Dr Vanessa Rizzo, on this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio.

PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded before COVID-19 distancing restrictions we announced. Please practice safe physical distancing and abide by your vet's regulations.

Guest: Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, ACVIM (Oncology)
Oncologist & Medical Director of Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists

Dr. Rizzo is a board certified veterinary medical oncologist in the Pacific Northwest. As Medical Director and chief oncologist at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists, she knew she wanted to treat pets with cancer since starting veterinary school at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in Southern California.

Dr. Rizzo a 3-year residency program in medical oncology at Cornell University and today in addition to oncology care, her unique specialty practice also incorporates integrative vet medicine such as nutrition consulting and acupuncture. Puget Sound Veterinary Specialists also goes the extra mile by taking a Fear Free approach to helping animals feel at ease in the clinic while undergoing cancer care and other serious conditions.

Today we will talk about how the Fear Free experience can make cancer care less scary for pets and people, and what newcomers to veterinary oncology can expect if they decide to pursue treatment.

Learn more about Dr. Rizzo:
http://pugetsoundvetspecialists.com

Find a certified Fear Free vet clinic near you:
https://fearfreepets.com

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Tripawds Podcast Episode #87: This is the third of our four-part series sharing the complete unedited audio from interviews we held with faculty members at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on October 3rd, 2019. Watch all the video interviews from our visit on the Tripawds Youtube channel at youtube.com/tripawds. Find all Tripawd Talk episodes, and, let us know what you think of these full audio podcasts at tripawds.com/radio.

Everyone would love to see a cancer vaccine. Well, the people behind the Vaccine Against Canine Cancer study currently underway at three teaching hospitals around the U.S. are working hard to make that a reality. Rene sat down with Dr. Jenna Burton who is leading the efforts at UC Davis. We'll learn all about the VACC Study, how it works, and what it takes to participate. 

If you live near UC Davis, find out more at tri.pet/vacc-ucd. Near Colorado State University, visit  tri.pet/vacc-csu and in Wisconsin, please check tri.pet/vacc-uw  

Tripawds Podcast Episode #84: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio we introduce a new feature for listeners. We will now be sharing the complete unabridged audio from video interviews we hold with veterinary oncologists, orthopedic surgeons, rehab therapists, and other pet health specialists. Find the edited videos and subscribe at https://youtube.com/tripawds. And, keep listening to Tripawd Talk for our unabridged discussions with experts about topics of importance to anyone with pets facing amputation or a limb cancer diagnosis.

We kick off this new segment with our recent visit to UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This is the first of four interviews we held with faculty there about the cutting edge work they are doing. Dr. Robert Rebhun is Associate Professor and Researcher in Surgical & Radiological Sciences at UC Davis. He is working on a new study about immunotherapy for cancer that has spread to the lungs of dogs with osteosarcoma or melanoma. Rene get the details about this IL-15 study, and how it differs from the Interleuken-2 research that has been done. We'll learn how this inhalation therapy is administered, and what Adoptive Cell Transfer means. This interview was recorded on October third, 2019. For complete details about the study and info about how to participate, please visit https://tri.pet/ucd-il15

Tripawds Podcast Episode #82: On this episode of Tripawd Talk Radio, you'll hear the success story of Boone, the three legged hunting dog who has defied the odds by beating osteosarcoma for six years since his amputation - without chemotherapy.

Boone's dad, our guest Dan Thompson, attributes Boone's health and longevity to the holistic treatment plan they chose, including medicinal mushroom based immunity supplements from K9 Medicinals.

Dorla Saling from K9 Medicinals will also be joining us to discuss how these supplements have evolved over the years. This program includes no sponsored content and no advertising, though in the interest of full disclosure, K9 Medicinals has been a long-time supporter of Tripawds.

Read all about Boone's holistic treatments, watch videos of him in action, and learn much more about immunity supplements in the Tripawds Nutrition blog at nutrition.tripawds.com. Find information about immune support and more success stories at K9Medicinals.com.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #80: Learn about recent developments in the fight against cancer in pets and people with a new osteosarcoma immunotherapy vaccine for dogs currently being developed by ELIAS Animal Health and the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine from lead clinician Dr. Jeffrey Bryan.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #79: In the first edition of our new "Meet Your Tripawd Pals" segment, long time member Karen (aka: krun15) discusses the resources that helped her through Tri-Pug Maggie's mast cell cancer tumor amputation and how that helped her prepare for life on three legs with Tri-Puggle Rescue Mutt Ellie.

Pet parents facing amputation for their dogs and cats find lots of help by joining the Tripawds community at tripawds.com, often making quick friends with others who understand exactly what they're is going through. These Tripawds Pals point new members to helpful resources, while offering advice, comfort and support. And in the coming episodes, we're going to introduce you to more of them.

Tripawds Podcast Episode #68: Hear Dr Sarah Boston discuss details about the new veterinary limb sparing surgical procedure she has published: Bostonplasty: Limb shortening as a strategy for limb sparing treatment of appendicular osteosarcoma of the distal radius in a dog. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #58: Today on Tripawd Talk Radio we're chatting with author and animal advocate Laurie Kaplan. As creator of the indispensable handbook "Help Your Dog Fight Cancer" and founder of the Magic Bullet Fund, a non-profit fund dedicated to covering treatment costs for those that can't afford it, Laurie shares over 15 years of insight about what it's like to care for a dog with a cancer diagnosis, how we can help others with in their pets' cancer diagnoses and where we can focus our efforts to end this devastating disease. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #52:  Dogs are Cancer Scientists with Paws - Learn why clinical trials for dogs and people are the most promising path to treating and ultimately curing cancers, with Colorado State University's Dr. Christine Hardy, DVM. Join us as we learn why clinical trials for dogs and people are the most promising path to treating and ultimately curing cancers, when we talk with Colorado State University's Dr. Christine Hardy, DVM. In her role as Director of Operations and Development for CSU's Flint Animal Cancer Center, Dr. Hardy is getting the word out about "One Cure," an initiative to share the importance of participating in clinical trials when animals and humans are diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Hardy tells us "I am very proud to be full time back at the FACC as of January 2015 and oversee Operations and Development,,,and couldn’t be more honored to be a part of our team where we strive to make a difference for all cancer patients." Also joining us is Dr. Kristen Weishaar, a board-certified oncologist and the Flint Animal Cancer Center's Director of Clinical Trials. Dr. Weishaar earned her DVM from Tufts University in Massachusetts and became board-certified at Colorado State in 2014. Dr. Weishaar is excited to play a role in finding new treatments for animals and people with cancer through clinical research. We will Learn: - What exactly are clinical trials? - Why are clinical trials so important for treating and even curing cancer. - How do people and dogs benefit from participating? - What are the pitfalls of taking part? - And so much more! Learn more about the One Cure Initiative at CSU. 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #50: Guest: Arlene Weintraub (http://arleneweintraub.com), author of the new book by ECW Press, "Heal: The Vital Role of Dogs in the Search for Cancer Cures" (http://healdogsandcancer.com/heal/) Join us for a fascinating discussion with Arlene Weintraub, who has a very personal connection to the disease after losing her sister to gastric cancer. In her important new book, she puts comparative oncology in layperson's terms while exploring the fascinating role dogs are playing in the search for a cure for cancer. In this episode Weintraub will explain how vets, oncologists and dogs are working together to discover new cancer treatments — cutting-edge therapies designed to help both dogs and people suffering from a variety of cancers, including osteosarcoma and mast cell tumors. Got questions for Arlene? Call (646) 716-5450 during the show or loin us in the Tripawds Live Chat at http://tripawds.com/chat/ 

Tripawds Podcast Episode #40: Guests: John Holliday, President - Aloha Medicinals Inc. & Dorla Salling, President - K9 Medicinals - Join us as Tripawd Talk Radio takes a fascinating insider's look at how medicinal mushroom supplements can boost the immune system to fight cancer in people and pets. You'll learn what's so special about medicinal mushrooms from expert John Holliday, president of Aloha Medicinals, makers of immune support supplements including K9 Immunity. John will tell us about how medicinal mushrooms work and dogs with cancer can benefit from the ingredients in products like K9 Immunity. He will share his tips for using supplements safely and effectively when fighting cancer. We will also how one special Basset Hound named Rosie defied all odds and beat advanced stage cancer after beginning a K9 Immunity regimen. Her Mom Dorla will discuss how she discovered these medicinal mushrooms and what kind of effects they had on Rosie's life. Dorla will share her own personal tips for coping with canine cancer through the use of medicinal mushrooms, and discuss how she turned a devastating diagnosis into a positive way to help other pet parents with her company, K9 Medicinals.