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Where to Get Dog Chemotherapy: General Practice Veterinarians Can Do Chemo | Dr. Kristen Lester #277

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Dr. Kristen Lester has taken a unique journey as a general practitioner offering chemotherapy to dogs. Dr. Lester shares the inspiring cancer story of her "heart dog" Sue, the challenges of cancer treatment, and why she believes GPs can play a vital role in oncology. From safety protocols to overcoming the lack of local specialists, this episode is packed with insights for dog lovers and veterinarians alike.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Dr. Lester got into oncology through her heart dog, Sue
  • The role general practitioners can play in cancer treatment
  • Safety protocols for administering chemo in a general practice
  • Tools and resources for GPs interested in oncology
  • The pros and cons of choosing a GP versus an oncologist

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbQ4mNx938

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6_fWtQbxfw

Related Links:

This chemotherapy article covers EVERYTHING! https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/dog-chemotherapy/

Looking at metronomic chemo? Here’s a great read: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/metronomic-chemotherapy-for-dogs/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:30 - Dr. Lester’s Background: General Vet Meets Oncology

01:15 - The Heart Dog Who Started It All: Sue’s Story

06:45 - What is Chemotherapy in General Practice Like?

08:30 - The Role of Palladia and Modern Cancer Drugs

12:15 - General Practitioners vs. Oncologists: Pros and Cons

19:00 - Safety Protocols for Chemo in General Practice

24:30 - Special Equipment Needed for Chemotherapy

30:15 - What Dog Owners Should Know About At-Home Chemo

35:00 - Common Cancers and Chemo Protocols GPs Can Handle

38:45 - How to Start Offering Chemo as a GP

45:15 - Resources and Support for General Practitioners

48:30 - Closing Thoughts: Fighting Cancer Together

Get to know Dr. Kristen Lester:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kristen-marie-lester-dvm/

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Manage episode 470595843 series 1226127
Content provided by James Jacobson and Dog Podcast Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by James Jacobson and Dog Podcast Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Dr. Kristen Lester has taken a unique journey as a general practitioner offering chemotherapy to dogs. Dr. Lester shares the inspiring cancer story of her "heart dog" Sue, the challenges of cancer treatment, and why she believes GPs can play a vital role in oncology. From safety protocols to overcoming the lack of local specialists, this episode is packed with insights for dog lovers and veterinarians alike.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Dr. Lester got into oncology through her heart dog, Sue
  • The role general practitioners can play in cancer treatment
  • Safety protocols for administering chemo in a general practice
  • Tools and resources for GPs interested in oncology
  • The pros and cons of choosing a GP versus an oncologist

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNbQ4mNx938

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6_fWtQbxfw

Related Links:

This chemotherapy article covers EVERYTHING! https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/drugs/dog-chemotherapy/

Looking at metronomic chemo? Here’s a great read: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/metronomic-chemotherapy-for-dogs/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:30 - Dr. Lester’s Background: General Vet Meets Oncology

01:15 - The Heart Dog Who Started It All: Sue’s Story

06:45 - What is Chemotherapy in General Practice Like?

08:30 - The Role of Palladia and Modern Cancer Drugs

12:15 - General Practitioners vs. Oncologists: Pros and Cons

19:00 - Safety Protocols for Chemo in General Practice

24:30 - Special Equipment Needed for Chemotherapy

30:15 - What Dog Owners Should Know About At-Home Chemo

35:00 - Common Cancers and Chemo Protocols GPs Can Handle

38:45 - How to Start Offering Chemo as a GP

45:15 - Resources and Support for General Practitioners

48:30 - Closing Thoughts: Fighting Cancer Together

Get to know Dr. Kristen Lester:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kristen-marie-lester-dvm/

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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