Advanced Cancer Care on Long Island
Cancer can affect cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes, regardless of how healthy they are. The good news is that it can be treated using a variety of advanced methods.
The oncology team at Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island works tirelessly to provide information and support to you after your pet has received the diagnosis of cancer. We understand your concerns and we will work compassionately to help you through this difficult time.
VMCLI is now the only veterinary care provider on Long Island to add a Radiation Oncology Service with stereotactic radiation (SRS/SRT). With collaboration across Medical and Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Neurology and Internal Medicine, our specialists offer the full spectrum of comprehensive cancer care under one roof.
After reviewing your pet’s diagnosis we will sit down with you to discuss the disease, any additional diagnostics, treatment options and prognosis for your companion.
Veterinary Medical Oncologist
Our veterinary specialist, Dr. Edwin Brodsky, completed extensive training in the field of oncology including an internship and residency, as well as comprehensive exams and publication requirements to proudly become board-certified.
Staging Cancer in Pets
After a diagnosis of cancer, additional diagnostic testing can help to determine the extent of cancer in the body, which allows us to optimize treatment options and better predict prognosis. Once your pet's cancer has been staged, our team of oncologists will offer recommendations for treatment.
At Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island we offer state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technologies to support the diagnosis and treatment process for pets with cancer including:
- Diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound, CT scan)
- Radiation Therapy
- Bone marrow aspiration
- Nutritional support
- Chemotherapy administration
- Surgical oncology in cooperation with the surgery department
Common Diseases Treated
Our focus is to provide you and your client with an accurate diagnosis, discuss all the various treatment options, and ensure that all of your questions are answered no matter the type of disease.
- Lymphoma and Leukemia mast cell tumors
- Skin tumors
- Bladder tumors (eg transitional cell carcinoma)
- Splenic tumors (eg hemangiosarcoma)
- Bone tumors (eg osteosarcoma)
- Soft tissue sarcomas
- Vaccine-associated sarcomas
- Mammary tumors
- Intestinal tract tumors (from mouth to anal sacs, including liver)
- Respiratory tract tumors (from nose to lungs)
- Histiocytic tumors