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| AR - Hot Springs, Marion Smith, DVM, All Creatures Animal Hospital Regular veterinary care; also ozone therapy and acupuncture. A wonderful caring vet, will do whatever is required to help an animal. Gloria B. Lane AZ - Tucson, Dr. Mary Kay Klein, Dr. Pamela Jones at Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialists - 520-888-4498 Renal lymphoma both are board-certified oncologists; Dr. Klein is board-certified in radiology, and Dr. Jones is working on same; we dealt with Dr. Jones with Camille's cancer, and she was wonderful; hospital recently changed name fromSouthwest Veterinary Specialists; this is also a 24-hour, 365 day emergency clinic; has specialists in opthamology, dermatology, and other areas as well. Pat (desertdogsx2) CA - Los Altos (SF Bay Area), General/Endoscopy, Dr. Nancy O'Day, also Dr. Jennifer Koga, Adobe Animal Hospital - 650-948-9661 http://www.adobe-animal.com Dx'd nasal lymphoma via endoscopy & biopsy of nasal tissue (sx = unilateral nasal discharge). Also rx'd Baytril for secondary infection. Very happy with the care I've received including dx and referral to onc. w/in 1 week of initial visit for symptom of unilateral nasal discharge. Ellen & Ms. P. (ellenmsp) CA - San Jose, Dr. Jill Eversman, Sara Creek Vet Clinic, Saratoga Avenue near 280 - 408-246-1470 Gastro Lymphoma; recd 1st chemo treatment of elspar & vinc. Dr. Eversman is a good general vet, but is also comfortable adminstering chemo with the guidance of your specialist. She keeps the chemo drugs on hand as well, so you can start immediately. This is great to know if you're in the Bay Area, since your oncologist choices are pretty limited. Her staff is all really kind as well. Elisa, San Jose, CA CA - San Diego Clairemont area, All Care Cat Hospital Husband/wife team handling only cats. General practice, Young, knowledgeable caring veterinarians. Margery Crosbie CA - La Mesa, Pet Emergency Specialty Center, Dr. Brenda Phillips, Oncologist-Board Certified Treatment for nasal lymphoma--chemotherapy Both the doctor and her assistants are experienced, caring individuals; always available by phone for consultations/questions. Margery Crosbie CA - Capitola and Santa Cruz, Oncology (Dr. Linda Fineman) & Internal Medicine (Dr. Kelly Akol), Pacific Veterinary Specialists - 831-476-2584 and Veterinary Tumor Institute Abodominal and chest ultrasounds, tracheal wash, CT scan, radiation & chemo (L-COP plus Leukeran). Other meds: metoclopramide (Reglan) & lactulose for side effects (constipation &.nausea). Radiation and CT scan done at Veterinary Tumor Institute. Good experience - (Jul.03) finished up 6 months of chemo following 3 wks of radiation (8 treatments) at Veterinary Tumor Institute (Santa Cruz). In remission, now treating asthma/bronchitis with inhaled meds. Ellen & Ms. P. (ellenmsp) CA - San Jose tel: 408-363-8066, Oncology, Gastrointestinal , Cardiology, etc. (by referral), SouthBay Veterinary Specialists - Dr. Nicholson, Dr. Ettinger, Dr. Clare etc. Dx intestinal and renal lymphoma by ultrasound, aspiration; rec'd chemo(Elspar, Adriamycin etc) All doctors are very competent and expereinced, staff is extremely compassionate and understanding with patients and their parents, have 24/7 care; highly recommend!! Sherri Fraser, Pippin and Angel Cleo CA - Campbell/San Jose, Good Primary Vet; Dr. Stanley Ueno, Dr. Garret Okumura, Kirkwood Animal Hospital tel - 408-374-5850 Good primary vet, will refer to South Bay Veterinary Specialists for more serious illnesses/ i.e. lymphoma etc.; very thorough, will listen to clients, answers questions and follow requests to do specific diagnostics or give referral to specialist etc. Sherri Fraser, Pippin and Isy CA - Loomis/Sacramento area, Internist/Dr. Marcia Smith, Loomis Basin Vet Clinic - 916-652-5816 Intestinal lymphomia for 2 cats. Routine blood work, etc, ultrasound, endoscopy, exploratory surgery. Have been impressed with the whole staff at this clinic, but especailly Dr. Smith. She does a complete history, extensive exam and spends plenty of time explaining everything to parents. Is very knowledgable and genuinly cares about the cat (or dog) and their family. Debbie Knowles/Amelia and Frasier CA (Northern) - San Jose, Dr. Amy Clare - Internal Medicine & Dr. Ravinder Dhaliwal - Oncology, South Bay Veterinary Specialists (also use the Veterinary Tumor Institute facilities in Capitola) GI Lymphoma - used a lot of chemo drugs & receive 4 radiation treatments, I feel like I am being offered everything possible and they are straightforward! Danielle & Angus Klinger DE (Delaware) - Sussex County, Dr. Christine Clark, Savannah Animal Hospital Lewes Feline Lympho-sarcoma, COPP, Dr. Clark is not an oncologist, but she administers protocols, She's great. Cyndee Trower MA - Waltham - not far from Boston, Dr. Kim Cronin, New England Veterinary Oncology Group leukeran/pred Dr. Cronin has been generous with time and info with me. Her manner is gentle. imperative for my shelter kitties. Saturday hours. Very responsive in reporting back by telephone. Janine Boneparth. MA - Dartmouth, Dr. Kim Wadsworth, Anchor Animal Hospital 508-996-3731 Prednisone/Leukeran/Intestinal Really cares and Listens. mwebb@bridgew.edu.MD - Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Oncology, Dr. Janet Peterson CNS lymphoma(initally mediastinal; then sub-dermal; brain/nasal/eyes/spine)-treated with vincristine/cytoxan/pred; doxorubicin; leukeran/pred; Elspar(no effect) then vincristine/pred;cytosar/pred;CCNU/pred; cytosar/pred. Excellent attention to the patient and very considerate & informative to the parent. All staff and techs very nice, attentive, patient and helpful. Facility clean and comfortable. Suzanne & Panther MD (Maryland) - Gathersburg (north of DC) - VCA Veterinary Referal Associates - 15021 Dufiet Mill Rd- Gatihersburg, MD 20878, 301-340-3224, Neurology & Radiology (VCA facility), Dr. Deena Tiches New radiologist (formerly Dr. Deborah Prescott), CNS lympho-Neuro. Exam & diagnosis concerning seirzures & spinal involvement along with the brain/nasal/eye referred to radiologist. Radiation treatments on the head and spine. Excellent treatment & knowledgable staff - very informative and spent extra time explaining, very comforting. Building is a barn and can be initially unsettling but staff and techs very helpful and kind. Suzanne & Panther MI - Detroit area, Dr. Dan Marshall, Cats Veterinary Treated both my cats for intestinal lymphoma w/ regional lymph node involvement. Used COPA protocol first cat, I chose leukeran/pred for second cat. Excellent care, very knowledgable. Not an oncologist, but board certified in feline internal medicine. Good diagnostician. State of the art facility jsarzynski@smtpgw.beaumont.edu MO (Missouri) - St. Louis, Dr. Wayne R. Hause DVM, board certified Small Animal internist; Dr. David Burgener DVM, and Dr. Liesl Bigge DVM Associated Veterinary Specialists lymphoma of the stomach lining, treated first with COPA protocol which failed. Changed to Cytosar-U/Adriamycin. That worked for about six months. Now changed to CCNU/Elspar. The hospital staff is wonderful, and so are all three specialists. They did their best to make my little scaredy-cat comfortable and calm when he had to stay in the hospital. When one protocol stopped working, they devised another. And they are monitoring his other problems closely (CRF and anemia) so that everything is kept under control as much as possible. Theresa Brucker (Jean-Luc's Mom) NC (North Carolina) - Cary/Raleigh, Dr. Waddle-Oncology, Debbie Osuna-Surgery Veterinary Specialty Hospital - 919-233-4911 Spinal/neuro lymphoma--chemo with Pred, Lomustine, Vincristine, Cytoxan, Cytosar, Elspar Dr. Osuna (diagnosing vet) came in on her days off (twice) to check on Buddy's condition, and was very gentle in conveying the news. They allowed us extra time to visit when they thought it was "the end" (2 hours, not 20 min). Dr. Waddle has been very good with Buddy and optimistic with the progress we're making. I get regular updates on his neuro condition at each chemo, and all the techs/receptionists that deal with me know his name before they even get his record out. Christmas day is 5 months with continued weight gain and success. Bethany Orr NJ (New Jersey) - Margate Animal Hospital, Dr Dr. Mark D. Newkirk, BS., MS.,V.M.D., Margate, NJ, 609-823-3031. Web: www.alternativevet.com/home/index.html Dr. Mark Newkirk, lecturer, seminar leader, and author, combines traditional medicine and surgery with Holistic Alternatives to access the best of both worlds to help your pet's health. Dr. Newkirk practices traditional and holistic veterinary medicine and is available for telephone consultations. He is very thorough and caring. NJ (New Jersey) - Tinton Falls, Dr. Rogers M. Fred III DVM, Veterinary Oncologist, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, 197 Hance Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, Ph: (732) 747-3636, Fx: (732) 747-6562, Web: www.rbvh.net Renowned oncologist who has treated a great many feline lymphoma patients for numerous members of the Yahoo Feline Lymphoma Support Group. Ask the group for information on this vet and you will likely receive a list of responses from his previous clients. Treats all forms of feline lymphoma, but most well known for his very successful chemotherapy protocol tailored to the Mediastinal (chest cavity) form of the disease. Stacy Smith & Samba (FeLV+ & LSA), Kansas City TX (Texas) - Dr. Kevin Hahn Ph.D, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), Veterinary Oncologist, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists Web: www.gcvs.com *Houston location (Main)*, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, 1111 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027, Ph: (713) 693-1166, Fx: (713) 693-1167, Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm GMT *San Antonio location*, Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center, 503 East Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258, Ph: (210) 822-1913, Hours: Tues - Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm GMT *New Orleans location*, Metairie Small Animal Hospital, 101 Metairie Road Alt, Metairie, LA 70005, Ph: (504) 835-4266, Hours: Thurs only, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm GMT Internationally renowned oncologist who is one of the most well-respected and well-published professionals in the industry. Has remarkable skill and knowledge combined with extraordinary compassion for companion animals and their families. One of the nicest individuals you will ever meet. Very involved with research and clinical trials as well as innumerable professional organizations. This vet has extensive experience treating feline lymphoma in FeLV negative cats as well as cats that are FeLV positive. Familiar with the Yahoo Feline Lymphoma Support Group. Stacy Smith & Samba (FeLV+ & LSA), Kansas City WA (Washington) - Sumner, Dr. Debbie Carlson DVM, 16024 60th Street E., Sumner, WA 98390, Ph: (253) 863-2258, Email: Dr.Carlson@sumnervet.com, Hours: Mon- Fri 6:30 AM - 7PM, Sat 8AM - 6PM, Sun 8AM - 5PM PST, Web: http://sumnervet.com Dr. Carlson is a graduate of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (cum laude) May 2000. She consulted with Dr. Greg Ogilvie - http://californiaveterinaryspecialists.com/html/oncology.htm, leading cancer specialist. Other vets there include: Dr. Kathy Sheeran, Dr. Stephen P. Uhler, Dr. Danielle Munson. WI (Wisconsin) - Madison, Dr. Ruthanne Chun DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), Veterinary Oncologist, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Medical Sciences, Room #4250 2015 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706, Ph: (608) 263-7600, Email: chunr@svm.vetmed.wisc.edu, Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, Web: http://vmthpub.vetmed.wisc.edu, Web: www.vetmed.wisc.edu Formerly at Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2005. Very knowledgeable oncologist experienced with treating feline lymphoma in FeLV+ cats. Professional demeanor is somewhat quiet and reserved, but very responsive and communicates well (often and openly) with her patients' families. Previous experience working with clients who are involved with the Yahoo Feline Lymphoma Support Group. This oncologist was recommended by Yahoo LSA Group member Stacy Smith (and furkid Samba, FeLV+ & LSA) of Kansas City, KS, in August, 2005 |