New Dog Cancer Treatment? Ultrasound Cancer Treatment in Dogs Trial | Dr. Joanne Tuohy

Recorded in late 2022 and aired in 2023, Molly Jacobson speaks with Dr. Joanne Tuohy about an innovative cancer treatment for dogs: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). Learn how this technology works, its potential benefits, and its current role in veterinary clinical trials. Dr. Tuohy explains how HIFU targets tumors with precision sound waves to destroy cancer cells. Bonus: it potentially relieves pain and stimulates the immune system to attack any tumor cells that are left! If you’re interested in cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials for your dog, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Topics Covered:

• What is High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)?
• How HIFU destroys tumors using sound waves.
• Benefits and safety of HIFU compared to traditional treatments.
• Clinical trials for dogs with osteosarcoma.
• The potential for HIFU to provide pain relief and stimulate immune responses.
• Future applications of HIFU in veterinary oncology.

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Related Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAZrPM1X8ww

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_92w6TTXM5c

Related Links:

https://vetmed.vt.edu/people/faculty/tuohy-joanne.html

https://www.fusfoundation.org/diseases-and-conditions/soft-tissue-tumors/

https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/osteosarcoma-in-dogs/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:00 What Is Ultrasound, and How Is HIFU Different?

06:00 How HIFU Destroys Tumors with Sound Waves

09:45 Safety of HIFU for Dogs and Technicians

12:30 Precision Targeting: Avoiding Damage to Healthy Tissue

18:00 Real-Time Monitoring and Engineering Behind HIFU

22:15 Potential Benefits: Pain Relief and Immune Stimulation

26:00 Clinical Trials for Osteosarcoma: What to Expect

31:45 Future Applications of HIFU for Other Cancer Types

37:00 Aftercare for Dogs Receiving HIFU

41:00 Cost and Availability of HIFU Treatments

46:00 Advice for Dog Lovers Considering Clinical Trials

50:00 Final Thoughts on the Promise of HIFU