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Leading-edge technology that saves lives.

With access to the latest technologies and tools, we have the ability to quickly identify and treat a wider range of cancers for a wider range of patients. Veterinary Cancer Group regularly utilizes:

  • Digital X-ray: A state-of-the-art image of a body part that, with the aid of a computer, can be manipulated to appreciate finer image details than standard radiographs.
  • Ultrasound: The use of sound waves to produce images of structures in the body.
  • CT scan: A specialized form of X-ray examination in which the X-ray source and detector rotate around the object. The information obtained can be used to produce cross-sectional images.  This test is especially useful on the head, chest and abdomen.
  • Nuclear Medicine
    Refers to imaging techniques that use radioactive substances to detect and treat disease. 
  • Chemotherapy Protocols
    “Recipes” for treatment with drugs.
  • Linear Accelerator with Electron Capabilities
    A machine that creates high-energy radiation to treat cancer. It uses electricity to form a stream of fast-moving subatomic particles. 
  • Comprehensive Laboratory
    A facility that has the capability to perform a complete analysis of fluid, tissue and cellular samples through the means of cytological and/or histological evaluation.
  • 3D Computerized Radiation Therapy Planning
    Software used to create a simulated radiation therapy plan that aids in maximizing radiation delivered to tumors and minimizes radiation delivered to normal tissue. 
  • Citrix Powered Virtual Office Network
    A computer program allowing staff doctors to access computer files and the Veterinary Cancer Group medical database remotely.

In addition to our cutting-edge technology, Veterinary Cancer Group offers a full range of services to provide the most comprehensive care possible for our patients, including:

  • Grief Counseling
    A relatively short-term, theory-based process of helping people resolve situational issues 
  • Immunotherapy
    Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infection or other diseases. 
  • Holistic Treatment Options
    Options to have treatments that integrate conventional and complementary therapies to promote optional health and to prevent and treat disease by addressing the contributing factors.
    • Acupuncture
    • Chiropractic

Equipment Spotlight: 6 MeV Linear Accelerator.

Featuring Southern California’s first 6 MeV Linear Accelerator — the first treatment of its kind designed for animals — Veterinary Cancer Group offers patients advanced electron radiation therapy.  Both our Orange County and Los Angeles offices provide this state-of-the-art treatment onsite, maximizing the comfort of our patients.