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Dr Sue is a board-certified veterinary cancer specialist, book author & international speaker dedicated to increasing cancer awareness and early detection.

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Dr. Sue Ettinger 2023 Speaking Events

January 14-18

VMX: Veterinary Meeting and Expo, Orlando FL

 January 27

Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)

February 18-22

Western Veterinary Conference (WVC), Las Vegas NV,

March 24-26

Fetch East Charlotte, NC

April 14-16

10th Scientific Meeting of the Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários (EFOMV) Lisbon Portugal

April 27-29

Veterinary Encouragement CE by the Sea, Beaufort, SC,

May 5-6

VETS (Veterinary Excellence trough Science) Bucharest, Romania

July 14-18

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, Denver CO

August 25-27

Fetch Kansas City

September 15-16

Directions in Veterinary Medicine (DIVM) Nutrition and Oncology, DVM360 Symposium, Nashville, TN

September 15-16

Hills Global Symposium, Lisbon, Portugal

September 27-29

World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Congress, Lisbon, Portugal

November 5

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

November 16-17

London Vet Show

December 1-3

Fetch West, San Diego

Dr Sue at the EFOMV Veterinary Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, April 2023.

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

19 hours ago

Dr Sue Cancer Vet
For example, it's actually less important in dog and cat lymphoma and dog mast cell tumors as opposed to hemangiosarcoma and osteosarcoma. Keep watching to learn more.⁠⁠Did you know this? Share this reel with a veterinarian or a pet parent who you think would like to know this. 💙 🩻 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

4 days ago

Dr Sue Cancer Vet
Learn the difference between these commonly mixed-up cancer terms: Stage vs. Grade in today’s reel.⁠⁠What terms are confusing to you that should we unpack next? Let me know in the comments. ⁠⁠Have you confused these terms before? 🐾 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

6 days ago

Dr Sue Cancer Vet
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma is up there with one of my LEAST favorite cancers. 😾⁠⁠Why? Because it's really hard to detect early and to have an effective treatment to prolong life. It's all around a very difficult cancer to deal with. ⁠⁠This cancer is most found in dental check-ups as this is a mouth cancer. So I'd encourage you when you do your monthly lump and bump check on your cat to open their mouth carefully, too, and see if you notice anything growing or spot any of the signs discussed in this post.⁠ 🐈‍⬛⁠⁠Have any other questions about this cancer? Drop them in the comments. 🐾⁠⁠P.S. Disclaimer: Of course, we don't want your cat to bite you, so if you're uncomfortable doing this, please talk with your veterinarian to find the best way for their mouth to be evaluated. ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

1 week ago

Dr Sue Cancer Vet
The process might seem intimidating, but like with all things in our field, you get better as you go and learn more as you do. ⁠⁠So, if you're interested in using STELFONTA®️ to treat one of your MCT patients, I'd recommend starting with a case like Jack's. ⁠⁠Where the tumors are smaller, and the wound-healing process will be simpler to manage. The best part is that there are so many resources to help you and your client feel confident and informed during the healing process.⁠⁠Click the link below to apply to join my FREE MCT support group. Hope to see you there!⁠m.facebook.com/groups/mctandmore/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFP.S. For pet owners, there’s an incredible closed FB group with over one thousand members that is truly amazing. It’s a great support group as far as asking questions and getting feedback from other pet parents who have gone through the treatment process with their pets, too.m.facebook.com/groups/408408703506106/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

2 weeks ago

Dr Sue Cancer Vet
The Adam Christman Show and I dusted off our dancing shoes to head down to Nashville for an exciting new DVM360.com FETCH conference. 🤠⁠⁠It covered some of my favorite topics, oncology & nutrition for cancer patients (a really important topic!)⁠⁠We learned a lot, networked, made some new friends, and did.lots.of.dancing!⁠⁠Thank you @adam_christman, for being my forever dance partner in vet med! 😍 😂 🤗🕺🏻💃⁠⁠@drmollysays⁠⁠@clinpathkate⁠@oncvet22⁠@jecrvt⁠@andihobart ... See MoreSee Less

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Dr Sue Cancer Vet

2 weeks ago

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Watch this reel to see the breakdown of a cytology report from one of my favorite in-house diagnostic tools from the VetScan Imagyst by Zoetis. Do you have digital cytology in your clinic? I'd love to know! 🔬Zoetis Zoetis Petcare ... See MoreSee Less

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When trying to diagnose a pet cancer or disease, i When trying to diagnose a pet cancer or disease, it’s easy to go straight to a chest X-ray, but in some instances, there are more cost-effective diagnostic approaches. ⁠
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For example, it’s actually less important in dog and cat lymphoma and dog mast cell tumors as opposed to hemangiosarcoma and osteosarcoma. Keep watching to learn more.⁠
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Did you know this? Share this reel with a veterinarian or a pet parent who you think would like to know this. 💙 🩻

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#drsuecancervet #dogsofinstagram #vetsofinstagram #vetsofig #vetsofinsta #instaveterinary #veternariansofinstagram #petcarepros #caninecancer #vettipsandtricks
Learn the difference between these commonly mixed- Learn the difference between these commonly mixed-up cancer terms: Stage vs. Grade in today’s reel.⁠
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What terms are confusing to you that should we unpack next? Let me know in the comments. ⁠
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Have you confused these terms before? 🐾

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#dogcancer #catcancer  #veterinaryoncology #caninecancer #dogcancercare #caninecancerwarrior #kickcancersbutt #catswithcancer💔 #dogcancerawareness #caninecancersucks #cancerdogs #cancercats
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma is up there with one Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma is up there with one of my LEAST favorite cancers. 😾⁠
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Why? Because it's really hard to detect early and to have an effective treatment to prolong life. It's all around a very difficult cancer to deal with. ⁠
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This cancer is most found in dental check-ups as this is a mouth cancer. So I'd encourage you when you do your monthly lump and bump check on your cat to open their mouth carefully, too, and see if you notice anything growing or spot any of the signs discussed in this post.⁠ 🐈‍⬛⁠
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Have any other questions about this cancer? Drop them in the comments. 🐾⁠

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P.S. Disclaimer: Of course, we don't want your cat to bite you, so if you're uncomfortable doing this, please talk with your veterinarian to find the best way for their mouth to be evaluated.⁠
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#catsofinstagram #cattips #catmom #catmomsofinstagram #catgram #catloversclub #felinelymphoma #catcancer #catcancersucks #OralSquamousCellCarcinoma
💉General practitioners CAN treat MCTs with STEL 💉General practitioners CAN treat MCTs with STELFONTA®️!💉⁠
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The process might seem intimidating, but like with all things in our field, you get better as you go and learn more as you do. ⁠
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So, if you’re interested in using STELFONTA®️ to treat one of your MCT patients, I’d recommend starting with a case like Jack’s. ⁠
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Where the tumors are smaller, and the wound-healing process will be simpler to manage. The best part is that there are so many resources to help you and your client feel confident and informed during the healing process.⁠
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Click the link in my bio to apply to join my FREE MCT support group. Hope to see you there!⁠
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P.S. For pet owners, there’s an incredible closed FB group with over one thousand members that is truly amazing. It’s a great support group as far as asking questions and getting feedback from other pet parents who have gone through the treatment process with their pets, too.
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Search: Stelfonta Injection for mast cell tumors MCT in Dogs on FB to find it. Also linking it today in my stories. 

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#stelfonta #stelfontatreatment #stelfontainjection #dogmastcelltumor #mastcelltumor #mct #dogmct #dogcancer #veterinaryoncology #caninecancer #dogcancercare #dogswithcancer #cancerindogs #cancerdogs #dogsofinstagram
@adam_christman and I dusted off our dancing shoes @adam_christman and I dusted off our dancing shoes to head down to Nashville for an exciting new @dvm360 FETCH conference. 🤠⁠
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It covered some of my favorite topics, oncology & nutrition for cancer patients (a really important topic!)⁠
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We learned a lot, networked, made some new friends, and did.lots.of.dancing!⁠
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Thank you @adam_christman, for being my forever dance partner in vet med! 😍 😂 🤗🕺🏻💃⁠
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@drmollysays⁠
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#dvm360 #fetchconference #petoncology #canineoncology #dvm360fetch #petcancer #dogcancer #catcancer #wheninnashville
Watch this reel to see the breakdown of a cytology Watch this reel to see the breakdown of a cytology report from one of my favorite in-house diagnostic tools from the VetScan Imagyst by Zoetis. Do you have digital cytology in your clinic? I’d love to know! 🔬⁠
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#VETSCANIMAGYST #vetscan #zoetis #vetmedlife #vetsofig #vetsofinsta #vetsofinstagram #drsuecancervet #cancerveterinarian #Veterinaryoncology
This Drug Allowed Drake To Keep His Tail - Learn W This Drug Allowed Drake To Keep His Tail - Learn Why I Love It So Much! 💉⁠
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Drake was a 7-year-old dog with a mast cell tumor, one of the largest ones I’ve ever treated; it was 9.6 cm3 and on his tail.⁠
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I’ve posted multiple cases showing how STELFONTA® works, but for my new followers, I want you to know what STELFONTA® is.⁠
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What you see above is a mast cell tumor (MCT) removal drug with a single injection derived from a plant’s seed in the Australian rainforest.⁠
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The FDA approved it for MCT treatment in dogs in 2020. Pet owners are excited about this anesthesia-free option to remove MCTs and have been highly satisfied with the results.⁠
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STELFONTA® starts to work within hours after the injection, and the MCT is typically removed (naturally falls off) in 3-7 days, leaving a wound where the tumor was.⁠
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Those wounds usually fully heal after 4-6 weeks to the point you would never know a tumor was originally there.⁠
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Some additional statistics that amaze me are that 89% of dogs in the initial study had no tumor recurrence at 12 months and that 75% had a complete response after one treatment.⁠
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Have any other questions about STELFONTA®?⁠
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Have you treated with this drug yet, or had any cases you think are a contender for it?⁠
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#stelfonta #stelfontatreatment #stelfontainjection #mastcelltumor #mct #beatingmct #dogmct
WE NEED TO STOP online bullying. 🛑⁠ ⁠ This WE NEED TO STOP online bullying. 🛑⁠
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This was just one recent instance of how a pet parent practically chased my entire online platform to scold me for not getting to her questions and for not saving her pet... this not only broke my heart for her loss but, as a human being, really hurt me.⁠
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Thankfully, I’ve been doing this for a while, and I’ve built a tougher skin, but this isn’t about me; it’s about the core message I shared in today’s video. Online educators cannot save all the pets in the world, and we shouldn’t be shamed for being unable to do so.⁠
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Share this post to help spread awareness about bullying to online educators and hopefully remind the trolls to be kind.
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#vetmed #vetmedlife #onlinebullying #onlinebullyingisnotok #stoponlinebullying #vetsofinstagram #vetsofinsta
He’s BACK! 🥼 Dr. Jason Berg, owner of @guard He’s BACK! 🥼  Dr. Jason Berg, owner of @guardianveterinaryspecialist, and I recorded more videos to answer pet neurological questions. ⁠
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Learn 3️⃣ things you should and shouldn’t do if your pet is having a seizure in today’s reel. ⁠
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Has your pet ever had a seizure? Let me know what happened, and feel free to drop any other questions we should have Dr. Berg answer in a future post.

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#petneurology #caninebraintumor #dogbraintumor #canineneurology #petcancer #dogcancer #dogdad #dogmom #pawrenttips #dogparenttips #drsuecancervet #kickcancersbutt #petseizure #dogseizure #dogseizures
I loved these pets; they inspired me, and I’m sa I loved these pets; they inspired me, and I’m sad they’re no longer with us. 🐾 🕊️

Today is National Pet Memorial Day, and I wanted to commemorate and share the stories of a few of the pets that have recently passed away while I was treating them.

Wally, Pepper & Luna all passed too soon, for different reasons, in the middle of their chemotherapy treatments.

🐾 Wally, a 10-year-old FS Pointer cross, was diagnosed with right proximal humerus osteosarcoma (OSA) and was amputated and started chemo 2 weeks post-op. About 1 month later, she had a subcutaneous mass in the region of the amputated leg on her thorax, and cytology confirmed metastasis to a lymph node.

I met Wally after this, and we decided to confirm the lungs were still clear of spread (& they were!) and change her chemo from carboplatin to doxorubicin to prevent further metastasis (this is where OSA most typically spreads).

After 3 doxorubicin chemos, the lymph node remained stable, so we decided to have it removed between chemo treatments. Sadly, she had a surgical complication and passed only 3.5 months after her diagnosis. Wally had such a sweet disposition and soul.
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🐾 Pepper was a 12-year-old male neutered Domestic Short Hair with hepatic (liver) lymphoma, confirmed with cytology. He also had hyperthyroidism, and when we first met at his consultation, he was recovering from some side effects of his medication.

We started his chemo quickly, and he initially improved, gained weight, and overall tolerated chemo well. Sadly, about 2.5 months into treatment, he became very anemic, and despite a blood transfusion and supportive care, he passed only about 2 months after his diagnosis.

Mom often dropped him off for the day for his treatments, and I still miss his beautiful face and whiskers waiting for me.
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🐾 Luna was a 3-year-old Labrador retriever with multicentric lymphoma, diagnosed with cytology. Her family elected to treat her with oral Lomustine chemo, which is administered every 3 weeks. She initially responded well and went into remission.

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I love answering your questions! 💙 Watch this v I love answering your questions! 💙 Watch this video to learn some of the different ways I’d go about treating mast cell tumors if STELFONTA® or surgery isn’t an option. ⁠
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Do you like this kind of content? Let me know and drop your questions. We’ll try to feature answering them in an upcoming post! 💙
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#stelfonta #stelfontatreatment #stelfontainjection #dogmastcelltumor #mastcelltumor #mct #dogmct #dogcancer #veterinaryoncology #caninecancer #dogcancercare #dogswithcancer #cancerindogs #cancerdogs #dogsofinstagram
Timothy has blown us all away with beating Cancer Timothy has blown us all away with beating Cancer 3️⃣ years post-diagnosis!⁠ ⁠
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Next month, on October 5, will be exactly 3 years since the beginning of this family's journey.⁠
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Here's a note from Timothy's mom that means so much to me and the work we do.⁠
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"I always say thank you to you - it’s due to your amazing care that he is still with us. He really is such a good boy. Every day is a gift at this point, and we spoil him and make sure he gets a lifetime’s worth of kisses, hugs and yes, belly rubs!!!⁠"⁠
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Learn about Timothy's journey in today's post. ⁠
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#drsuecancervet #whywaitaspirate #seesomethingdosomething #cancerveterinarian #Veterinaryoncology #caninecancer #dogcancercare #cancerindogs #Osteosarcoma #tripawd #tripawdsofinstagram #tripawdlife #tripawddog #Osteosarcomasurvivor #Osteosarcomadogs #tripod #tripoddog #Osteosarcomaawareness #Osteosarcomafighter⁠
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