When your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, it is natural to feel helpless, even alarmed. Just as in people, when a pet ages, their immune system weakens and cancer becomes a higher risk. Although cancer is the main cause of death in nearly 50 percent of all dogs, it is most often found in aging animals, although some breeds are more prone to developing cancer than others. On this show, Dr. Sandra Bechtel, a medical oncology specialist, will discuss steps you can take to educate yourself about the type of cancer your pet has, options for treatment, costs involved and what to expect if you do opt for treatment.