Veterinary oncology today makes use of increasingly sophisticated tools and methods for treating cancer in pets. In addition to surgery and medical therapies like chemotherapy, radiation oncology is a veterinary specialty that entails the use of controlled radiation to treat certain types of cancer. On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, Dr. Marilia Takada, a clinical assistant professor and veterinary radiation oncology specialist, details what radiation therapy is, how it works and the types of cancer it’s most frequently used to treat. Dr. Takada also discusses why radiation therapy is often used in conjunction with other therapies to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
