{"id":9245,"date":"2024-01-16T19:09:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T19:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=9245"},"modified":"2024-01-16T19:09:54","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T19:09:54","slug":"common-types-of-cancer-in-pets-part-i-determining-a-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-types-of-cancer-in-pets-part-i-determining-a-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Types of Cancer in Pets | Part I: Determining a Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9250 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-2.png\" alt=\"The word cancer in the center surrounded by tools and medications.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It can be frightening to face a cancer diagnosis with your pet. Hopefully, we can demystify cancer and tumors for pet parents and give them helpful information \u2013 because information is the best weapon against cancer.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90605282 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90605282 BCX8\">In October of 2023, Dr. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW90605282 BCX8\">Keepman<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90605282 BCX8\">, one of our board-certified veterinary oncologists, joined us on Facebook Live to discuss common types of cancer in pets. You can watch the replay of the video or read a thorough summary below.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW90605282 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Faercmn%2Fvideos%2F873718573873583%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">Our Oncology Service sees all <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">different types<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\"> of breeds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\"> and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\"> ages of pets with cancer.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">Depending on the extent of the cancer, pet parents or a family veterinarian may notice signs that may appear overnight or over several weeks to months.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\"> Often, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">these<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\">initial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89636799 BCX8\"> signs that prompt further testing:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW89636799 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38196161 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38196161 BCX8\">Lump or bump<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38196161 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An obvious mass somewhere on the skin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lump under the chin, in front of the shoulders, or behind the knees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enlarged lymph nodes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Low appetite<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low energy levels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lameness, limping, or not bearing weight on a certain limb (Common in bone tumors such as osteosarcoma)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9247 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-2.png\" alt=\"Gloved hands holding slide on a microscope to examine for cancer cells.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217371916 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217371916 BCX8\">Steps to a Diagnosis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217371916 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\">Know that the above symptoms <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\"> necessarily mean your pet has cancer, but they do <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\">warrant<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\"> a visit to your family veterinarian to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\"> the underlying cause \u2013 which may <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\">indicate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263365257 BCX8\"> cancer, an inflammatory condition, a soft tissue injury, or something else.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW263365257 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16871584 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16871584 BCX8\">Depending on changes you noticed and what your family veterinarian <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16871584 BCX8\">observes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16871584 BCX8\">, your pet\u2019s visit may include one or more of the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16871584 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\">A <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\">P<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\">hysical <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43708080 BCX8\">xam<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43708080 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the physical exam, your family veterinarian will:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feel your pet for any lumps and bumps around the body<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feel lymph nodes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assess if there are any signs of pain at certain points of the body<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Look for abnormalities such as unnoted lumps or an internal bump vs. a lymph node\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW261797873 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261797873 BCX8\">Fine Needle Aspiration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW261797873 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fine needle aspiration is a common, non-invasive test that involves poking a small needle into a mass to collect cells for a pathologist to review microscopically. Results are typically returned within a few days.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It feels like a vaccine, so most pets don\u2019t mind much and do not require sedation or anesthesia.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249777532 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249777532 BCX8\">Bloodwork<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW249777532 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A basic bloodwork panel will look for abnormalities in your pet\u2019s organ function, red blood cells, white blood cells, as well as liver and kidney values.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The results may not necessarily provide a definitive diagnosis of cancer, but they help us get an overall picture of your pet\u2019s health.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211912159 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211912159 BCX8\">X-rays<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW211912159 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27852974 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27852974 BCX8\">X-rays of an affected limb can help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27852974 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27852974 BCX8\"> if there are abnormalities with the bone or soft tissue.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9246 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-2.png\" alt=\"A labrador in a veterinary exam room with a doctor for a physical exam\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"EOP SCXW27852974 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232983417 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232983417 BCX8\">When Should My Pet See a Veterinary <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232983417 BCX8\">Oncologist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232983417 BCX8\">?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW232983417 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\">Often, pets visit our Oncology Service after receiving a confirmed cancer diagnosis from their family veterinarian. Even if you know you <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\"> pursue chemotherapy or other treatments, our board-certified veterinary oncologists can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\">provide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\"> a lot of valuable information<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196772534 BCX8\">, including:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW196772534 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">More information on your pet\u2019s specific type of cancer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treatment or management options<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prognosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hospice care<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">However,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\"> your pet <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\"> always need a definitive diagnosis <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">prior to referral<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">. Sometimes, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\"> testing, biopsies, or advanced imaging such as CT <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">are needed <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">to confirm the diagnosis, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">determine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\"> if the cancer has spread, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">de<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">termine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\"> the next steps in your pet\u2019s care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124184705 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW124184705 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14749170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14749170 BCX8\">Most Common Types of Cancer Diagnosed in Pets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14749170 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">Once <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">an exam and all testing,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> including<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> biopsy<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">and imaging results<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> are complete, your family veterinarian or oncologist will be able to diagnose your pet. There are many <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">different types<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> of cancer, but the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">most diagnosed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> cancers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\"> in pets <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">include<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217989920 BCX8\">:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217989920 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW191326891 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191326891 BCX8\">Lymphoma<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191326891 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW191326891 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85104159 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85104159 BCX8\">A cancer of a type of white blood cell<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85104159 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9885333 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9885333 BCX8\">Mast cell tumors\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9885333 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257564062 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257564062 BCX8\">The most common skin tumor in dogs and one of the most common types of tumors in cats<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257564062 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164253538 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164253538 BCX8\">Osteosarcoma\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW164253538 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A very common bone tumor we see &#8211; mostly in large and giant breed dogs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cats can be affected too, but less commonly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW233691523 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233691523 BCX8\">Soft tissue sarcomas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233691523 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW233691523 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A tumor of the skin or the subcutaneous tissue\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can be found on internal organs, too\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1415522 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1415522 BCX8\">Oral tumors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1415522 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1415522 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common in both dogs &amp; cats\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Oral melanomas in dogs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0a7\" data-font=\"Wingdings\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Wingdings&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9642],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0a7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Squamous cell carcinomas in cats<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9248 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-1.png\" alt=\"A pet owner petting his senior dog's head.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">After a diagnosis is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">determined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">, the next step is to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">establish<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\"> a plan with your family veterinarian or oncologist. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">Continue to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/common-types-of-cancer-in-pets-part-ii-making-difficult-decisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Part II<\/a> to learn more about how to make those <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">difficult decisions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\"> when it comes to treatment options and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">determining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\"> when <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\"> time to consider euthanasia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98567253 BCX8\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW98567253 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7548 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png\" alt=\"Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Fast Track Triage, color-coded triage system, pet emergency, Twin Cities emergency vet, Minnesota emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7.png 940w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Fast-Track-Triage-for-Clients-Facebook-Post-7-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=386676318022781598\" width=\"345\" height=\"618\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be frightening to face a cancer diagnosis with your pet. Hopefully, we can demystify cancer and tumors for pet parents and give them helpful information \u2013 because information is the best weapon against cancer. 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