Oncology Services

Staff
Mike Henson, DVM, PhD
Brian Husbands, DVM
Claire Cannon, BVSc, Resident until 2012
Michelle Miller, CVT
Stephanie Magras, BS, CVT
Erikka Hill, BS, CVT
Susan Burrell, CVT (Radiation Therapy)
Kim Janisch, CVT (Radiation Therapy)
Denise Obitz-Cooney, CVT, Specialties Supervisor


Contact
612-625-7229 (Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm and Friday from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm)
Emergency: 612-625-9711


Services
The Oncology Service offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic options for pets with cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Staffed by a dedicated team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and researchers, the oncology group gives loving care for pets with cancer, and conducts advanced research, often in collaboration with investigators studying similar cancers in humans.

Additionally, the oncology group offers help dealing with difficult medical decisions and end of life care through Social Work Services.

Experimental studies:
Participation in clinical studies may reduce the costs of diagnostics and treatments in qualified cases.

Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Useful information
We provide all clients with an estimate of prognosis and explain both curative-intent and palliative care options. Clients can expect a discussion of potential benefits and side effects as well as an estimate of costs for any therapies proposed.