The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Oncology (Cancer) Service

The Oncology Service, staffed by three board-certified oncologists and two oncology-specialty residents, provides evaluation and treatment of cats and dogs diagnosed with cancer. Some treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, pallative care and pain management. In addition, this service offers consultations regarding management of cancer patients for other UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital services and referring veterinarians.

New referral patients are received Mondays through Thursdays.

Chemotherapy treatments are administered Mondays through Thursdays.

Surgical treatment of cancer is performed by the Soft Tissue Surgery Service. We do not offer walk-in appointments.

Clinicians

Oncologists


Jessica Lawrence DVM, Dipl ACVR (Radiation Oncology), Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)	Nicole C. Northrup BS, DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)


Corey Saba BS, DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology)	Michelle Turek DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Oncology), Dipl ACVR (Radiation Oncology)

Residents and Interns

As part of a veterinary teaching hospital, the oncology service includes interns and residents. Interns and residents are veterinarians who are pursuing further training within their area of interest and will have primary care responsibilities on the oncology service.

The doctors on the oncology service are knowledgeable and their foremost concern is your pet’s well-being. In addition, we are fortunate to have dedicated students working under the supervision of the oncologists. They will initiate your visit with the oncology service, help care for your pet while at the hospital, and participate in communication with you concerning your pet.


Courtney Mallett, DVM Oncology Resident	Laura Goodman, DVM, Dipl ACVIM (Internal Medicine) Oncology Resident

Technicians

Our technicians are specialized in caring for cancer patients and administering chemotherapy. They will make your pet’s chemotherapy treatments as comfortable and non-stressful as possible. You will meet them at the times of admission and discharge of your pet and they can answer most questions about your pet and your pet’s therapy.

Donna Arrowood

Anne Dawson, RVT

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Surgery

Please visit the Soft Tissue Surgery Service Web page for more information about surgery options.

Emergencies

Please visit the Small Animal Teaching Hospital Emergency Room site for more information about who to contact during an emergency.

Additional Oncology Resources

Clicking on the links below will open the Web sites in a new window.

Veterinary Cancer Society (VCS)

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force (VAFSTF)

Grief Counseling

Members of the McPhaul Family Therapy Clinic and counseling graduate students are available to provide grief counseling in the event of your pet's passing. For more information, please visit the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic Web site.

Information for Referring Veterinarians

Go to the hospital referral page for general instructions about how to make a referral, and to download the general referral form.

The Oncology consultation form [PDF] may be downloaded here.

Funds for Cancer Research and Treatment

Trot for the Cure

On January 11, 2009, the 5th Annual Trot for the Cure was held at beautiful historic Magnolia Gardens near Charleston, S.C.

Participants walked their dogs through the Gardens, watched the entertaining Dixie Dancing Dogs, took part in a Q&A with many veterinary specialists, enjoyed a delicious barbeque from Southern Que-N-Stew, and won lots of raffle prizes!

Although Rafter, the inspiration for the Trot, was not there, his presence and spirit were felt everywhere. The amazing amount of over $19,000 was raised, and we’re still counting!

Thank you to all who supported the event – sponsors, volunteers, vets, friends, and participants. Rafter lost his battle, but we will continue his fight against canine cancer through the Trot for the Cure. See you on January 10, 2010, for the next Trot!

Visit the official Trot photo page, featuring images by photographer Doug Pinkerton. The password is trotforthecure2009

Other Trot photos are available on the College's Flickr page (no password needed).

All proceeds go the Arch Foundation for GA CaRES to be used for cancer research. Visit the K9 Care Unit Web site and scroll to the bottom for more information about the Trot.

GA CaRES for Pets Fund (Cancer Research, Education and Service) / Nicky Fund for cancer research and treatment brochure [PDF]

Doggie Dash: The College of Veterinary Medicine Canine Club holds an annual fundraiser to support research on cancer in companion animals.

This page was last updated February 9, 2009.