Cancer Treatment Vet: Radiation Therapy for Pets
Radiation therapy (RT) delivers dose directly to tumors while sparing nearby structures. A Cancer Treatment vet uses CT-based planning to shape beams precisely. RT may follow surgery to control microscopic disease or provide palliative relief for painful lesions. Your consult at Vet Playas will outline schedules, candidacy, and expected relief.
When RT helps
- Incomplete margins after resection
- Nasal, oral, brain, or bone tumors
- Painful metastases needing palliation
Side effects: Usually localized—temporary skin changes, oral irritation, or fatigue. The team provides care instructions and check-ins to keep pets comfortable.
Conclusion
With careful planning and supportive care, RT can offer powerful local control and meaningful comfort. Ask a Cancer Treatment vet whether radiation fits your pet’s plan and timeline.
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