Winter 2003

SouthPaws Oncology is proud to be a founding member of the Animal Cancer Institute. We currently have three trials available at SouthPaws that are actively recruiting patients. New trials open frequently, so please call SouthPaws Oncology at 703-451-4125 for further information.

1) Dogs with first relapse of lymphoma after 4 or more months of remission (treated with any combination chemotherapy protocol) are eligible for a trial of lomustine (CCNU) chemotherapy plus an antiangiogenic agent. This funded trial reimburses clients for the costs of the chemotherapy and diagnostics/monitoring.

2) Dogs with splenic hemangiosarcoma treated with splenectomy and with no evidence of measurable metastases are eligible for a single agent trial of an anti-angiogenic agent. This funded trial also reimburses clients for the costs of diagnostics, imaging, and examinations.

3) Anti-angiogenic therapy for cats with measurable tumors for whom traditional therapy is not successful is now available. Cats have to be expected to live at least 2 months, and cannot be receiving any other cancer therapies. The owners must be able to give subcutaneous injections at home daily. This study provides the drug itself at no cost, but does not cover exam fees, monitoring or testing.

SouthPaws Oncology is pleased to announce that Dr. Bob Rosenthal has joined us! Bob is one of the Charter Diplomates of the ACVIM Oncology Specialty, and is also board certified by the ACVR in radiation oncology. Bob taught for many years at the University of Illinois and Wisconsin veterinary schools in the disciplines of Internal Medicine, Medical and Radiation Oncology. He has been in specialty practice in Rochester, NY for the last 11 years. Adding Dr. Rosenthal to the Oncology department will allow us to expand our hours (now Monday - Friday, 7am-7pm), as well as bring Dr. Rosenthal's expertise in medical oncology, cytology, and radiation oncology to our patients and clientele.

Happy New Year
from all of us at SouthPaws!

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Dr. Deborah Trainor joined the SouthPaws Veterinary Center team in December. She is a graduate of Ross University and recently completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Cornell University. Deborah joins Dr. Jim McConnell and Dr. Fiona McClure in the internal medicine department and accepts referrals Tuesday through Friday alternating with Wednesday through Saturday.

Join us in welcoming Deborah to our veterinary community! She can be reached directly at 703-451-3635.