Our Oncology team
Led by Professor Jane Dobson and supported by Dr Alison Hayes our Oncology team offers rapid access to advanced referral care, provided under the supervision of board-certified Specialist Oncologists with a wealth of experience. Working closely with Specialist Diagnostic Imagers, and Soft Tissue Surgeons creates a truly integrated patient care.
Uniquely placed within the referral community, we have onsite, same day access to Flow Cytometry for phenotyping lymphoma cases as well as radiation therapy making holistic care accessible and deliverable under one roof.
Our Facilities
The Cancer Therapy Unit at QVSH is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in cats and dogs. We offer a complete, integrated multidisciplinary approach to the cancer patient from diagnosis to all aspects of treatment including radiotherapy on one site.
We work closely with colleagues in internal medicine and surgery and can provide the necessary medical support and intensive care for critically ill patients.
Our Services
• Multidiscipinary approach to all cancer cases
• Advanced imaging for diagnostic and planning purposes
• Megavoltage radiotherapy with photon beam & electron capacity
• 3D computer assisted radiation planning
• Photodynamic therapy, for superficial carcinomas eg SCC nasal planum in cats
• Chemotherapy, conventional, metronomic and tyrosine kinase inhibitors
• On site flow cytometry service for diagnosis of leukaemia and lymphoma
• Free advice / helpline
• Options for shared care with local practitioners
