Cancer Center

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a generic term for any number of malignant cell mutations in the body. Based on location or cell type, there are numerous different kinds of cancer in pets. It’s a scary diagnosis for any pet owner to hear, but good news is out there: with the help of your veterinarian, although it can’t always be cured cancer is considered one of the more treatable of all pet-related illnesses.

Leading Types of Cancer

Bladder Cancer
Brain Tumors
Hemangiosarcoma (Blood)
Lymphoma
Lung Cancer
Mammary
Carcinoma
Mast Cell Tumors
Osteosarcoma (Bone)
Skin Cancer
Testicular

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