Dog Cancer Answers

James Jacobson

Vetted advice from real veterinarians to help your dog fight cancer with a focus on quality of life.

  • 55 minutes 33 seconds
    AI in Veterinary Medicine | Dr. Kelly Diehl #244

    Today we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on veterinary medicine, focusing mainly on cancer research and treatment. Our guest, Dr. Kelly Diehl, Senior Scientific Programs and Communications Adviser at Morris Animal Foundation, shares her insights on how AI is changing the game in diagnosing and managing diseases in dogs.

    What You'll Learn:

    • How the Morris Animal Foundation has been pioneering veterinary research since 2008.
    • Insights into the groundbreaking Golden Retriever Lifetime Study and its implications for cancer research.
    • The role of AI in detecting and researching cancers in dogs, including lymphoma.
    • New initiatives and advancements in AI that could lead to early detection and more effective treatments for canine cancers.
    • The interdisciplinary approach to veterinary research, involving experts from fields not traditionally associated with veterinary science.
    • The future potential of AI in regular veterinary practices and its benefits for pet health and welfare.


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    Your Voice Matters!

    If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200 to leave a question.

    Related Videos:           

    Morris Animal Foundation with Janet Kane-Patterson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEvFhsC_TyY

    Pollution and Dog Cancer with Dr. Lauren Trepanier (funded by Morris Animal Foundation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlsa6Rrr-8s

    A wonderful “true tail” from a Golden Retriever Lifetime Study participant, Indy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOvg8R9Ack

    Related Links:

    Visit the Morris Animal Foundation website: Morris Animal Foundation

    Learn more about the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction

    00:15 - Overview of artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine and its impact on dog cancer.

    00:51 - James Jacobson greets Dr. Kelly Diehl of the Morris Animal Foundation and the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

    01:54 - How artificial intelligence is used in veterinary medicine.

    06:51 - Cross-Disciplinary Research: grants and research from non-veterinary sources.

    09:08 - AI's Role in Cancer Detection: using radiology and blood work to detect patterns.

    12:18 - International Collaboration: how veterinary practices in different countries use AI to track diseases and identify patterns.

    14:11 - Big Data and Cancer Research: Dr. Diehl’s insights into how big data is being used to find cancer risk factors.

    24:14 - Golden Retriever Lifetime Study: its progress and the challenges involved in a long-term study.

    27:41 - Funding and Scientific Integrity: how funding sources impacts research, plus the importance of scientific integrity and independence.

    29:14 - Collaboration in Veterinary Research: the collegial nature of the veterinary research community.

    33:07 - The Selection Process for Grants: the challenges in selecting and funding worthy grants, given the limited budget and high demand.

    36:08 - Tangible Outcomes for Dog Cancer Research: how the Morris Animal Foundation has benefited dog owners dealing with cancer.

    39:24 - Revisiting Past Research with AI: the potential for using AI to re-evaluate past research and find new insights in existing data.

    46:25 - Crystal Ball: Dr. Diehl shares her perspective on the future of AI in veterinary medicine and how it might influence cancer treatment in dogs.

    48:39 - Closing Remarks and Medical Disclaimer

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    Get to know Dr. Kelly Diehl: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kelly-diehl-dvm/

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    29 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 18 minutes 4 seconds
    T Cell Infusion for Lymphoma in Dogs | Dr. Megan Duffy #243

    Inspired by a question from listener Mariana Diaz regarding her Pomeranian, Joya, who is battling lymphoma, this episode explores the potential of T-cell infusions as a follow-up treatment to the CHOP chemotherapy protocol.

    Join us as we consult with veterinary oncologist Dr. Megan Duffy to uncover the science, the practicality, and the future of T-cell infusions in canine cancer treatment.

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    Your Voice Matters!

    If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question.

    Related Videos:           

    Learn about dog lymphoma from Dr. Demian Dressler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbQ4mNx938

    Did you know dogs can get bone marrow transplant for lymphoma? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49DaJWBuOMM

    More from Dr. Megan Duffy about new treatments in this in-depth look at Laverdia for dogs with lymphoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Didq5brhso

    Related Links:

    An amazing overview article about Lymphoma in Dogs on DogCancer.com: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/lymphoma-in-dogs/

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction to T-Cell Infusions for dogs with lymphoma

    01:00 - Share Your Story and Ask Your Question

    02:00 – Preview T-Cell Infusion Validity and the Practical Challenges of T-Cell Infusions

    05:00 - Mariana's Question on T-Cell Infusion for Joya the Pomeranian Fighting Lymphoma with the CHOP Protocol

    06:00 – T-Cell Infusion for B-Cell Lymphoma vs. T-Cell Lymphoma with Veterinary Oncologist Dr. Megan Duffy

    07:00 - Concerns and Recommendations When Considering T-Cell Infusion Therapy

    08:00 – The Experimental Nature and Research on T-Cell Harvesting

    09:00 - Blood Volume Needed and T-Cell Infusion Process Explained

    10:00 - Future of T-Cell Infusion in Veterinary Medicine

    11:00 - Closing Remarks and Reminder to Share Your Own Story!

    12:00 - Outro and Disclaimer

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    Get to know Dr. Megan Duffy: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/megan-duffy-dvm-acvim-oncology/

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    15 April 2024, 5:27 pm
  • 39 minutes 42 seconds
    Alternative to Chemotherapy for Dogs with Osteosarcoma | Tammie Wahaus of ELIAS Animal Health #242

    ELIAS Animal Health CEO Tammie Wahaus returns to Dog Cancer Answers to talk about the company’s immunotherapy for dogs with osteosarcoma, which recently cleared an important milestone on the way to market.

    ELIAS hopes their treatment will be accepted and used as a safe and appropriate alternative to chemotherapy in dogs with osteosarcoma. Instead of using chemotherapy to control metastasis, ELIAS uses the dog’s tumor to create a series of vaccines. Once the dog has the vaccinations, their immune system cells are harvested, taken back to the ELIAS labs, and spun up into an “army of angry killer T-cells” that are ready to murder that specific tumor!

    It's truly personalized medicine, and it’s the first of its kind in animals OR people. Join us as we follow ELIAS progress on the way to market.

    Listen to the first interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIvyktfXlY

    ELIAS Animal Health’s website: https://eliasanimalhealth.com/

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    Related Videos:           

    Tammie Wahaus’s first interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIvyktfXlY

    Dr. Susan Ettinger, AKA Dr. Sue Cancer Vet, on HER2/NEU immunotherapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEbcZVLoNeY

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction: ELIAS Animal Health's Alternative to Chemotherapy for Dog Osteosarcoma

    02:05 – Personalized Cancer Treatment for Dogs on the Horizon?

    04:06 - Regulatory Landscape: Navigating the USDA Process

    05:43 - Clinical Trial Results: Promising Alternatives to Traditional Chemotherapy

    08:30 - Comparison with Chemotherapy: Effectiveness and Safety Insights

    10:56 - Future Look: Will Carboplatin Continue to Be Standard of Care for Osteosarcoma?

    12:45 - Safety Concerns: Cytokine Release Syndrome from Immunotherapy

    19:30 – New Targets: Combining Immunotherapies, Adding Chemotherapy

    20:02 – Metastatic Osteosarcoma: Adding a Checkpoint Inhibitor

    22:08 – Experimental Use: Veterinarian Experience with Using ELIAS Under the Experimental License

    26:15 – Human Vs. Animal Regulatory Approvals: What the FDA and USDA Do

    28:41 - Human Application: Potential Implications for One Health Initiatives

    33:40 - What Happens Next: Label to USDA Licensed Product and Commercial Launch

    34:28 - Conclusion: Looking Forward to a Brighter Future in Canine Oncology

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    Get to know Tammie Wahaus: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/tammie-wahaus/

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    1 April 2024, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 27 seconds
    Palladia for Dogs | Dr. Megan Duffy #241

    Is Palladia safe? Does it have a lot of side effects? Does giving my dog a cancer drug at home multiple times a week make my dog “toxic”? Can my dog with other health problems take this drug safely?

    Palladia was approved for dogs with high-grade mast cell tumors in dogs over a decade ago. But since then, veterinary oncologists have started using it in many solid tumor types. They’ve also tweaked the doses to lessen the risk of side effects.

    Veterinary oncologist Dr. Megan Duffy joins us for an in-depth look at this “kind of weird, exciting drug.” She explains a little about how it works, when it is used, and answers ALL the questions that came up in our Facebook Dog Cancer Support Group about this drug.

    If your veterinarian wants to start your dog on Palladia, and you’re wondering why … this is a must-watch video for you because Dr. Duffy has advice about how to know if Palladia might help YOUR dog’s case.

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    Related Videos:           

    Our first show on Palladia many years ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShOzhnd-Hw4

    Chemotherapy for Dogs Demystified: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6_fWtQbxfw

    A wonderful show about how Regular Veterinarians Can Offer Chemotherapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1izf0aw-cr4

    Related Links:

    Our DogCancer.com article on Palladia: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/palladia-for-dogs/

    Our DogCancer.com article about whether chemotherapy for dogs is worth doing: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/dog-chemotherapy/

    Dr. Duffy mentioned using Palladia at the same time as metronomic chemotherapy. Here’s our DogCancer.com article about that: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/metronomic-chemotherapy-for-dogs/

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    Get to know Megan Duffy, DVM, ACVIM (Oncology): https://www.dogcancer.com/people/megan-duffy-dvm-acvim-oncology/ 

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    18 March 2024, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 21 seconds
    Grief Writing After a Dog Dies | Sheila Cooperman #240

    When Sheila Cooperman’s husband said he wanted a dog, she said that was fine and good, but it would be HIS responsibility. Then she met Tucker, the Boykin Spaniel, and transformed into a full-fledged Dog Mom.

    When Tucker died suddenly of lymphoma last year, Sheila, a teacher with decades of experience and a literacy expert, turned to writing to help herself cope. Her “Friday posts” on social media are turning into books.

    Sheila’s message that “writing is for everyone; you don’t have to be a writer” is a refreshing one and much-needed for those who are going through a tough time. In fact, Sheila has realized recently that her grieving for Tucker has helped her to resolve her grief over losing her own mother to the same disease fifty years ago.

    This is truly a very special episode of Dog Cancer Answers!

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    Related Videos:           

    Dr. Dressler’s biggest signs that a dog is nearing the end of their life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ff4zmrzS0Mk

    Wendy Van de Poll on how to cope and prepare for your dog’s death:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Bh1wIp5bY

    Related Links:

    A Tucker story reprinted with permission from Dr. Sheila Cooperman on DogCancer.com: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/hospice-and-end-of-life/tucker-week-22/

    Just one of the beautiful Tucker posts in our support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/permalink/3538454839753356/

    Everything-Lymphoma article on DogCancer.com: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/lymphoma-in-dogs/

    A helpful perspective on how to know your dog is near the end of their life: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/hospice-and-end-of-life/warning-signs-dog-is-dying/

    The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality & Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger, DVM, Dip. ACVIM (Oncology) is available everywhere books are sold and on https://dogcancerbook.com

    Chapters:

    00:00 START

    01:20 About Tucker

    03:57 Discovering Tucker’s Mutated B-Cell Lymphoma

    07:07 Tucker's True Tail Cancer Journey

    14:41 Finding the Facebook Support Group

    17:25 Finding Writing After Tucker's Passing

    22:25 Writing a Book

    25:44 Writing as Catharsis for Everyone, Not Just “Writers”

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    Get to know Sheila Cooperman, PhD: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/sheila-cooperman-phd/

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    4 March 2024, 11:00 am
  • 18 minutes 1 second
    Dog Cancer Tip: Dog Euthanasia or Natural Death? | Molly Jacobson #239

    If you’re trying to decide between dog euthanasia or a natural death, Molly Jacobson, editor-in-chief at DogCancer.com, has a dog cancer tip for you. Turning your thoughts around and understanding what death really is can help you help your dog at this most tender time. 

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    Related Videos:           

    Podcast episode with more dog cancer tips on how to handle change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVGRjUjjc

    An Interview with Lap of Love founder Dani McVety: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y28IQXhAtXk

    Related Links:

    Article on DogCancer.com about euthanasia: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/hospice-and-end-of-life/dog-euthanasia/

    Chapters:

    00:00 Start

    00:59 About Molly

    01:31 Euthanasia Is Not Giving Up

    02:04 Dying Happens in Stages

    04:16 Natural Death Does Not Always Equal an Easy Death

    06:23 Sparing Suffering

    07:15 Impossible to “Choose” the Moment of Death

    08:49 Reframing Euthanasia vs. Natural Death

    10:44 Outro

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    Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/

    For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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    19 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 51 minutes 38 seconds
    Early Dog Cancer Detection with Urine-Sniffing Worms | Dr. Page Wages & Chan Namgong #238

    A company in Raleigh, North Carolina, is using worms to sniff dog urine for cancer metabolites. It’s a simple, non-invasive, relatively inexpensive way to screen for cancer. Could this test catch cancer early enough to make a dent in the number of dogs who succumb to their #1 killer?

    Six to ten million dogs are diagnosed with cancer every year in the U.S. alone, and veterinarians think half of those cases could be treated and cured if caught early. But our canine companions are naturally stoic, so we don’t often get it early enough. If early detection methods were available and less expensive, it would help us catch cancer earlier. And that might save millions of dogs every year from their deadliest illness.

    Imaging tests like ultrasound, x-ray, and MRI are expensive and invasive. Few dog lovers can afford to engage them routinely once a dog hits their senior years at age seven.

    Oncotect’s promise is that their urine test, which costs much less and involves a simple urine catch, will help find dog cancer early. Once they receive the urine in their lab, the company uses C. elegans nematodes, tiny little worms, to “sniff” the urine. Their behavior helps discern whether cancer by-products are present in the urine sample.

    We are joined today by Oncotect CEO and founder, Chan Namgong. Also, Dr. Page Wages, a Raleigh-area veterinarian who has been using Oncotect for years with hundreds of patients and says this urine test has changed the way she screens for cancer.

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    Related Videos:           

    Early signs of cancer you should pay attention to from veterinary oncologist Dr. David Vail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBuIqGadKbQ

    A blood test for dog cancer, OncoK9 with Dr. Andi Flory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ahExyrbs8U

    Someday poop might be used as a screening tool and/or diagnostic for dog cancer, too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDkV5oKS0vw

    Related Links:

    Oncotect website: https://oncotect.co/

    Chapters:

    00:00 START

    00:03 Introduction

    01:21 What are C. Elegans

    02:40 Using C. Elegans To Detect Cancer?

    04:55 Conversation with Dr. Page Wages

    09:29 False Positives Using Oncotect?

    14:18 The Most Bizarre Dog Cancer Oncotect Found

    15:02 How Often Dr. Wages Uses Oncotect

    21:23 Conversation with Chan Namgong, CEO and Founder of Oncotect

    21:44 How Worms Can Be Used to Detect Dog Cancer

    24:11 Oncotect Reliability

    26:01 Degree of Effectiveness

    28:12 All About Nematodes

    31:44 What’s on the Report

    34:41 How Much Oncotect Costs

    43:48 How To Get Oncotect

    48:00 What Other Veterinarians Have Told Us

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    Get to know Dr. Page Wages: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/page-wages-dvm/

    Get to know Oncotect CEO and founder Chan Namgong: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/chan-namgong/

    For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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    5 February 2024, 11:00 am
  • 19 minutes 31 seconds
    Puppy with Bladder Mass: What Now? | Dr. Lauren Barrow #237

    Patrick writes in about his Irish Setter puppy’s bladder cancer. Could it be something he did that caused such a young dog – in a line of relatively cancer-free dogs – to get cancer?

    Dr. Lauren Barrow explains what could have caused his dog’s cancer and reassures him that it’s not his fault. Plus, what he can do next for his dog with transitional cell carcinoma.

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    Related Videos:           

    Dr. Charlotte Hacker on the genetic component of cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqR2Yd2DiHo

    Nancy Reese, DVM, PhD on whether bladder cancer is a death sentence for dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhUcJyme52Y

    Dr. Brooke Britton explains when surgery may be possible for bladder cancer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCGJc_UvEXE

    Dr. Demian Dressler tells you what you need to know about transitional cell carcinoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5prSL7yn82E

    Related Links:

    Read our comprehensive article on bladder cancer, including transitional cell carcinoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/bladder-cancer-in-dogs-including-transitional-cell-carcinoma/

    Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is a members only site veterinarians use to connect and discuss: https://www.vin.com/vin/

    Chapters:

    00:00 START

    00:21 Intro

    00:46 Patrick’s Question

    02:12 We Never Know the Exact Cause of Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC) or Any Other Cancer

    03:08 Factors that Can Contribute to TCC

    04:25 Cancer Does Not Care How Old Your Dog Is

    05:30 Cancer in Genetics

    08:23 Is It TCC?

    09:04 70% of Bladder Masses in Dogs Are TCC

    09:28 Odds of Long-Term Survival with TCC

    11:30 Odds of Good Life Quality with TCC

    12:30 There’s Always Hope

    14:06 Outro

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    Get to know Dr. Lauren Barrow https://www.dogcancer.com/people/lauren-harper-barrow-dvm-cna/

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    22 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 35 minutes 25 seconds
    BIOCERA-VET Cementoplasty for Dog Bone Cancer | Aqui Villamonte Chevalier, DVM, PhD & Dr. Shaina Stewart #236

    Osteosarcoma in dogs is bad news upon bad news. First, you hear your dog has cancer. Second, you hear that the best treatment is amputation. WHAT?? It’s depressing and scary as heck.

    Well, there’s a brand-new treatment (to veterinary medicine) available: bone cement. Cementoplasty has been used to help stabilize human bones for decades … and now it’s being used in dogs with bone cancer.

    Join us for a deep dive into the bare bones, elegant technique offered by TheraVet S.A., a company headquartered in Belgium. Their new compound, BIOCERA-VET, is ready for use in the U.S. Veterinarian and imaging whiz Aquilino Villamonte Chevalier joins us from the company to explain how their product works and what to expect if you try to save your dog’s limb.

    We’re also joined by Dr. Shaina Stewart, a general practice veterinarian from North Carolina who’s one of the few veterinarians using this technique in the United States. The pain relief and support cementoplasty offers to her patients may be worth considering.

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    Related Videos:           

    Related videos about osteosarcoma:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK9PQiHGNeI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIvyktfXlY

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yZhgNqzFX8

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvPUqHMtxUo

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MieBxhkcWuU

    Related Links:

    If your dog has osteosarcoma, this article on our website will help you get a good overview of the illness: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/osteosarcoma-in-dogs/

    Chapters:

    0:00 Intro

    00:21 About the guests

    1:08 When did Cementoplasty started

    08:52 How does Cementoplasty work

    10:47 Can it be used instead of amputation?

    12:57 Why Cementoplasty is not a cure for cancer

    20:16 How long is the recovery period

    25:29 Proliferative vs Lytic

    29:38 Special Trainings you offer

    30:05 Countries that offer Cementoplasty

    33:02 Outro

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    Get to know Dr. Shaina Stewart: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/shaina-stewart-dvm/

    Get to know Aquilino Villamonte Chevalier, DVM PhD: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/aquilino-villamonte-chevalier-dvm-phd/

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    8 January 2024, 11:00 am
  • 13 minutes 58 seconds
    Dog Cancer Tip: The One Word You Shouldn’t Dread | Molly Jacobson #235

    Dog cancer mom Molly Jacobson has been helping thousands of people facing dog cancer since 2007, and she’s got a perspective on dog cancer that will help you every second of every minute you have left with your dog.

    Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport

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    Related Videos:           

    Podcast episode with more dog cancer tips on how to handle change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHWVGRjUjjc

    Related Links:

    Read Molly’s article about this topic: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/stress-and-finances/number-one-dog-cancer-tip/

    Chapters:

    00:00 Start

    00:03 Intro

    00:16 About Molly

    00:56 What Happened to Your Brain When You First Heard Your Dog Has Cancer

    01:30 There Is a Lot You Can Do for Cancer

    01:58 Quality of Life Helps

    02:37 Don’t Let Cancer Take Your Dog

    03:21 Dr. Demian Dressler’s Reason for Writing

    04:17 Cancer is a Serious Illness to Manage

    04:46 Get Help for Yourself

    05:23 Dogs Don’t Know They Have Cancer

    05:40 Keep Their Routines

    07:10 Outro

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    Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/

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    25 December 2023, 11:00 am
  • 27 minutes 47 seconds
    Dog Cancer Tips: 7 Tactics for Handling Change | Molly Jacobson #234

    Dog cancer mom Molly Jacobson has been helping thousands of people facing dog cancer since 2007, and she’s here to share seven practical tips associated with handling change.

    Join our Facebook support group at https://facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport

    Call +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question on our Listener Line for a future show!

    Related Videos:           

    Podcast episode on apoptosis, normal cell turnover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqaofR4XtBU&t=1132s

    Related Links:

    Read Molly’s article about change and cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/stress-and-finances/expect-change-now-that-your-dog-has-cancer/

    Chapters:

    00:00 Start

    01:43 Seven Dog Cancer Tips About Change

    02:20 Wilderness Trek, Not a Road Trip

    04:30 Cancer’s Nature Is Change

    05:41 Embrace Uncertainty

    06:52 Choose a Focus (Hint: Your Dog)

    08:36 Make the Best Choice, Not the Right Choice

    09:49 Expect Doubt

    12:21 “Let’s Try It and See”

    13:34 The One Thing That Won’t Change (Kanga’s Gift)

    17:41 Outro

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    Get to know Molly Jacobson: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/molly-jacobson/

    For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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    11 December 2023, 11:00 am
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