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. 

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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 

Get to know Dr. Joanne Tuohy:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/joanne-tuohy-dvm-phd-dacvs-small-animal/ 

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/  

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