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Oncology

Cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment. Mass-lesion workups, monoclonal antibody pipelines, and quality-of-life conversations.

23 articles · showing 1–10·Lives underPharmaceuticals Diagnostics·Last updated 2026-07-15

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A senior golden retriever resting its head gently on a caregiver's hand, beside a notebook tracking a daily quality of life log.

DiagnosticsJuly 15, 2026 · 21 min read

Knowing When It Is Time: Quality-of-Life Scales for Dogs and Cats

A structured guide to quality of life for senior pets. Learn to use the HHHHHMM and VetMetrica scales, track good vs. bad days, and navigate end-of-life…

Ran Chen#Oncology

A large breed puppy sitting calmly on an examination table with a veterinarian reviewing risk charts on a tablet.

DiagnosticsJuly 15, 2026 · 23 min read

When to Spay or Neuter Your Dog: Breed, Sex, and Disease Risk Timing

An evidence-based guide to spaying or neutering timing. Weigh breed-specific joint-disease, cancer, and incontinence risks using the latest UC Davis…

Ran Chen#Canine Osteoarthritis #Oncology

Dog and cat near veterinary cancer treatment invoice folders.

InsuranceJuly 9, 2026 · 22 min read

Does Pet Insurance Cover Cancer? Chemo, Radiation, and What Actually Gets Paid

An independent analysis of pet insurance cancer coverage: waiting periods, pre-existing exclusions, exam fee traps, provider-by-provider comparison, and worked…

Ran Chen#Pet Insurance & Claims #Oncology

Companion animal in a veterinary exam setting with medication reference materials.

PharmaceuticalsJuly 8, 2026 · 17 min read

Palladia (Toceranib) for Dogs: First Canine Cancer Drug, Label Limits, and Owner Reality

A label-first guide to Palladia for dogs. Review the Patnaik grade II/III mast cell tumor indication, the 37.2% objective response rate, openFDA adverse…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

Companion animal beside veterinary diagnostic materials.

DiagnosticsJuly 5, 2026 · 17 min read

Canine Mammary Tumors: Spay-Timing Prevention and the Benign-vs-Malignant Workup

An evidence-backed guide to canine mammary gland tumors: evaluating the contested spay-timing risk figures, diagnosing benign vs malignant masses, surgical…

Ran Chen#Oncology

DiagnosticsJuly 5, 2026 · 17 min read

Soft Tissue Sarcoma in Dogs: Margins, Recurrence, and Why a Lump Removal Isn't Enough

A decision-grade guide to canine soft tissue sarcoma: how tumor grade and surgical margins dictate recurrence, when to perform scar revision vs radiation, and…

Ran Chen#Oncology

DiagnosticsJuly 4, 2026 · 17 min read

Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Prognosis, Mandibulectomy, and Palliative Care

A comprehensive clinical guide to feline oral squamous cell carcinoma (FOSCC) detailing workup, surgical outcomes, chemotherapy, palliative protocols, and…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Dentistry

DiagnosticsJuly 3, 2026 · 18 min read

Canine Transitional Cell Carcinoma: BRAF Test, Piroxicam, and Treatment

Canine transitional cell carcinoma (bladder cancer) diagnostics and therapy. CADET BRAF urine test, piroxicam NSAID use, mitoxantrone chemotherapy, survival…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Urology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

PharmaceuticalsJuly 3, 2026 · 17 min read

Feline Injection-Site Sarcoma: The 3-2-1 Rule, Vaccine Types, and Prevention

Feline injection-site sarcoma (FISS). Diagnostic 3-2-1 rule, adjuvanted vs non-adjuvanted (recombinant) vaccine risks, distal limb injection site prevention,…

Ran Chen#Vaccination & Infectious Disease #Oncology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

DiagnosticsJuly 2, 2026 · 17 min read

Golden Retriever Health & the Lifetime Study (GRLS): Cancer and Neutering

Golden Retrievers face a high risk of cancer. Using GRLS and UC Davis data, this profile details cancer rates, joint disorders, and spay/neuter timing…

Ran Chen#Oncology #Clinical Pathology