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Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Urgent Care by Ethos Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • VetBloom CE
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Giving Back
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
  • 24-HR ER: 781-932-5802
781-932-5802

Oncology

Our skilled and compassionate oncologists are committed to providing the best care for your pet while also offering support and guidance to you and your family.

The Oncology department will work with your primary care veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Our oncologists have extensive training in a wide range of medical oncology services and treatments, and the most advanced equipment at his disposal. They specialize in the most current methods to diagnose and treat cancer while striving to preserve an excellent quality of life for the patient.

Our Oncology team provides comprehensive medical oncology services, incorporating chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols. We work collaboratively with other department specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and physical therapy & rehabilitation to provide our patients with a thoughtfully tailored approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Some common signs of cancer in pets include:
  • Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
  • Non-healing sores
  • Weight loss despite adequate food intake
Common cancers diagnosed in dogs and cats include:
  • Lymphoma
    • Feline Lymphoma
    • Canine Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Mast cell tumor
  • Mammary tumors
  • Bladder tumors
  • Melanoma
  • Hemangiosarcoma
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
Diagnostics

The diagnostic process involves tests to identify the type of cancer, as well as “staging” to determine whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Some of the diagnostic techniques that we use in the process may include:

  • Complete Staging
  • Fine Needle Aspirates & Cytology
  • Solid Biopsy & Histopathology
  • Blood Chemistry Evaluations
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Immunophenotyping
Treatment Options
  • Chemotherapy and Targeted therapies
  • Immunotherapy
  • Palliative Care & Pain Management
  • Surgical Oncology

Submit Referrals

  • Referral Form and Records

Meet Our Team

  • Kim Cronin, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)Veterinary Oncologist
  • Mitchell Kaye, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)Veterinary Oncologist

Diagnostics

  • Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Radiography (X-Rays)
  • Ultrasound

Related Articles

  • Cancer in Pets
  • Feline Lymphoma
  • Canine Lymphoma
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs
  • Pets: Sunburns and Skin Cancer
  • What to Expect: When Your Pet Needs an MRI
  • What to Expect: Veterinary Chemotherapy
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
781-932-5802 | 20 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801
  • 24-HR ER: 781-932-5802
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Anesthesia and Pain Management
    • Cardiology
    • Compounding Pharmacy
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Emergency/Critical Care
    • Internal Medicine
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Surgery
    • Urgent Care by Ethos Near Here
  • For Your Pet
    • Client Registration Form
    • Emergencies + Appointments
    • When Your Pet is a Patient
    • Client Portal
    • Pet Insurance
    • Payment Options
    • End of Life Arrangements
    • Clinical Studies
    • Refill a Compounded Medication
  • For Veterinary Teams
    • Submit Referrals
    • At a Glance
    • Ethos Materials for Clinics
    • Continuing Education
    • VetBloom CE
    • Clinical Studies
    • Compounding Pharmacy
  • About Us
    • Our Hospital
    • Our Team
    • Giving Back
    • Why Ethos
    • Ethos Discovery
    • Contact Us
  • Blogs & Videos
    • Our Blogs
    • PAWEDcasts
  • We’re Hiring!
    • Apply Today
    • Ethos Job Fairs
    • Benefits and Perks
    • Veterinary Training Programs
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