VLOG

October is breast cancer awareness month, and cats sadly get breast cancer too.

DYK that mammary tumors are the third most common tumors in female cats Mammary cancer in cats is similar to breast cancer in women in that early detection is important.

Dogs and cats are similar in that 50% have multiple masses But mammary cancer in cats is also different than dogs – it has a higher rate of malignancy rate and higher metastatic rate.

But it is also treatable. Be sure to watch to hear what the biggest surgical mistake often made with cats.

In this video, Dr Sue breaks it all down – including tips for early detection you can do at home, diagnostics, treatment, and the role of spaying and when to spay your cat.

October is breast cancer awareness month.

DYK that mammary tumors are the second most common tumors in female dogs, and the most common tumors in female intact dogs.

Mammary cancer in dogs is similar to breast cancer in women in that early detection is important. But mammary cancer in dogs is also different than women.

In this video, Dr Sue breaks it all down – including tips for early detection you can do at home, diagnostics, treatment, and the role of spaying and when to spay.

Have you ever been frustrated when your doctor is trying to explain something to you and you just do not understand or remember it after you leave?

As a veterinarian, do you wish you had more training to make breaking bad news easier, more effective and efficient for you and the client?

When you are in the exam room, communication skills are crucial – whether you are giving the information or receiving it.

These are Dr Sue’s top tips for both veterinary professionals and pet owners to make the communication more effective and efficient.

What is the secret to work/life balance? I do not think there is a secret but we need to find time for ourselves, our friends and family. And we must avoid burnout. I recently spoke at the Fetch Conference in Kansas City where I did the Keynote presentation with my good friend and colleague Dr Mary Gardner called “Work Life Imbalance.” So I want to share 6 tips and hacks that I do to improve my work/life balance. I hope you find them helpful. Please let me know. And share your tips below.

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & PRODUCTS

• Unplugged article: https://ericgarciafl.com/unplugged-yo…
• Panda Planner: https://pandaplanner.com

⭐️ If you have any recommendations or suggestions, please leave us a comment. Dr Sue is also on Instagram and Facebook, so or visit Dr Sue there and send us a message! We’d love to hear from you!
⭐️Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to this channel and check out all our videos, tips, and information to #KickCancersButt!
⭐️ Now please SHARE this video with your friends and family and give us a THUMBS UP if you liked the video! Thanks for watching! xoxo

In part 2 of this 2 part series, Dr Sue continues to break down some of the most common lymphoma chemotherapy protocols.

Be sure to check out part one, where she covers CHOP multi-agent chemotherapy protocol and how well tolerated chemotherapy is in dogs.

But what if you are looking for an alternative? What are the pros? The cons? In part 2, she covers:

✔️ single agent protocols like doxorubicin, Lomustine (CCNU), Tanovea
✔️ other combinations like COP and Tanovea with doxorubicin
✔️expected response rates, survival times, and remission rates
✔️ how she modifies the CHOP protocol and these protocols for B vs T-cell lymphoma dogs
✔️ steroids if chemotherapy is declined

When it comes to chemotherapy protocol options for dogs with lymphoma, the good news is that there are lots of options. But that can also be overwhelming and confusing.

In part 1 of this 2 part series Dr Sue will break down all the chemotherapy protocols for you. She covers:

✔️ the goal of chemotherapy when treating lymphoma
✔️how well tolerated chemotherapy is in dogs (different than people)
✔️all about the CHOP multi-agent chemotherapy protocol – this the best protocol and she explains why
✔️ why it matters if your dog has B or T-cell lymphoma and how that may change the chemotherapy protocol choice
✔️ expected response rates, survival times, and remission rates
✔️ some other therapies we use for lymphoma dogs including radiation, bone marrow transplants, and immunotherapy
✔️ alternative protocols if you decide not to do the CHOP protocol & ???? more on those options in part 2