Veterinary Oncology is a new and rewarding aspect of Veterinary Science.
Surgery remains the most successful method for treating cancer in animals. The most common skin tumours in dogs include mast cell tumours, and squamous cell carcinomas. The vast majority of these will be cured with appropriate surgery. The most common skin tumours in cats are squamous cell carcinomas, and about 95% will be cured with surgery. Many other cancers are treated with a combination of surgery and chemotherapy, and survival times and cures are constantly improving. Chemotherapy in pets is generally associated with much less severe side effects than with humans due to less intensive dose regimes. Veterinary chemotherapy aims to improve survival times for as long as possible, but maintain a good quality of life for the patient. If you believe your pet requires a specialist in cancer diagnosis and treatment please organise a referral with your veterinarian. In addition to Maurine Thomson, the oncology referral service includes Dr Emma Warry,a resident in Oncology. Maurine is also assisted by Dr Matt Reeves and Alison Griffin, specialists in internal medicine.
Dr Maurine Thomson Specialist
BVSc FACVSc
Dr Maurine Thomson is a 1987 graduate of the University of Queensland. Maurine completed the first surgical internship at QVS in 1994 and then completed a surgical residency at Murdoch University in 1994-95. Maurine returned to the University of Queensland as a registrar in surgery. Then in 1997-98, Maurine completed a surgical oncology fellowship at Colorado State University. Maurine is a registered specialist in surgery and surgical oncology. She is also an adjunct associate professor and lectures at the University of Queensland in both oncology and surgery. She has contributed to over 10 articles and book chapters. Maurine re-joined the team at QVS in 2002 and takes referrals in soft tissue surgery and oncology.
Dr Veronika Langova Specialist
MVDr MACVSc FACVSc
Veronika Langova has graduated in Brno, Czech Republic in 1992. In 2000, Veronika has been admitted to the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists as a Member in Small Animal Medicine. In 2005, Veronika attained fellowship in Small Animal Oncology after completing her residency at Animal Cancer Care in Brisbane. Recently Veronika joined the team of oncologists at the Colorado State University, where she worked as Associate Professor for the last 8 months. Veronika is currently working from Queensland Veterinary Specialists in Brisbane. She enjoys her free time skiing in Colorado and swimming and windsurfing in Australia.
Dr Emma Warry Oncology Resident
BVSc
Emma studied veterinary science at the University of Sydney. She has previously worked in small animal practice on Sydney’s north shore, and began her Pet Emergency and Queensland Veterinary Specialist rotational internship in November 2005. During this time she developed an interest in medical and surgical oncology and has joined QVS as an Oncology Resident. |
