Oncology Referral Line: 617 541-5136
Oncology Fax Line: 617-541-5130
Oncology Specialty Service
ANGELL ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER
Oncology Referral Line: 617 541-5136
Oncology Fax Line: 617-541-5130
overview
The Angell Animal Medical Center is uniquely qualified to offer advanced, multidisciplinary approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our commitment is to improve quality of life in an atmosphere of caring and compassion.
Optimal management of cancer results in improvement of quality of life and in many cases, improved clinical outcome for veterinary patients. Accurate and timely diagnosis, staging and thoughtful treatment protocols are required to achieve these goals.
Our team has expertise in cancer diagnostics, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapies, and immunotherapy.
Our specialistsare active members of the Veterinary Cancer Society, Veterinary Oncology Cooperative Group, and Veterinary Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. We participate in multi-institutional veterinary clinical trials and collaborate with medical professionals in the human arena, offering the ability to provide cutting-edge treatments to patients.
oncology specialists
Christine Anderson DVM, DACVIM (Oncology),
DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Jennifer Mahoney DVM
Carrie Wood DVM, DACVIM (Oncology),
oncology services
- Two specialists in medical oncology and one specialist double-boarded in medical and radiation oncology, four oncology-dedicated technicians and one radiation therapist
- Five board-certified surgeons available for timely surgical intervention
- Critical care team consisting of three board-certified criticalists. Twenty-four-hour service offered for oncologic emergencies, including state-of-the-art pain management
- Close collaboration with the Angell Pain Medicine service led by Lisa Moses, VMD, DACVIM, CVMA. The Pain Medicine serviceoffers treatment for companion animals with discomfort that negatively affects their quality of life, regardless of their primary diagnosis. Dr. Moses is trained to work with patientswith complex medical issues that complicate treatment for pain.She tailors individual pain treatment plans using novel drug therapy and non-drug modalities of treatment, including acupuncture and mobility exercises
- Laboratory and pathologic analyses of body fluids and tissues. Angell offers an advanced, full-service, on-site laboratory with clinical pathology and histopathology services. The Pathology department is led by one double board-certified clinical and anatomic pathologist and a board-certified anatomic pathologist
- Cutting edge diagnostic imaging facilities, including helical computed tomography, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy. Angell’s MRI has a V-shaped trough and is specifically designed for animals, enabling it to accommodate animals that other MRI units cannot
- Sophisticated equipment for optimal radiation delivery, including a 6MV linear accelerator with electron capability anda computerized treatment planning system
- Convenient outpatient radiation therapy and chemotherapy services
- A multidisciplinary, team approach to provide the best medical care including involvement of the referring veterinarian and pet owner
- Close access to a large team of specialists in radiology, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, nutrition, dentistry and avian and exotic medicine to allow timely cancer patient case management
- Team approach with Angell’s board-certified nutritionist, Rebecca Remillard PhD, DVM, MS, DACVN. As an internationally-known veterinary nutritionist, Dr. Remillard can provide dietary and nutritional guidance that can be incorporated within the overall treatment plan of oncology patients
Oncology Referral Line: 617 541-5136
Oncology Fax Line: 617-541-5130