FurWell at Barkingham provides compassionate, expert cancer surgery for pets in Greenville. Our veterinary team is dedicated to giving your pet the best possible outcome through skilled surgical intervention and supportive care.
Cancer surgery involves the surgical removal of tumors and cancerous masses from pets. Many types of cancer in dogs and cats can be treated with surgery alone or in combination with other therapies. Common surgical oncology procedures include mass removals, lymph node biopsies, splenectomy for splenic tumors, and skin tumor resections. Early detection and surgical removal often provide the best chance for remission or extended quality of life.
We perform a full physical exam, bloodwork, imaging, and in some cases fine needle aspirate or biopsy to characterize the tumor before surgery.
Your pet is under general anesthesia with continuous monitoring of vital signs by our dedicated surgical team.
Our veterinarians excise the tumor with appropriate surgical margins. Samples are sent to a pathology lab for histopathology to confirm diagnosis and guide future treatment.
Post-operative care includes pain management and wound monitoring. We discuss pathology results and next steps, including whether additional therapy may be beneficial.
Complete surgical removal of certain cancers can result in cure or long-term remission, especially when tumors are caught early and excised with clean margins.
Even when complete removal isn't possible, debulking surgery can significantly reduce tumor burden, relieve pain, and extend comfortable, happy life for your pet.
Surgical biopsy provides a definitive tissue diagnosis, which is critical for understanding the cancer type and planning the most effective treatment.
Common cancers treated surgically in pets include mast cell tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, mammary tumors, splenic hemangiosarcoma, oral tumors, skin masses, and lymph node metastasis. Our veterinarians will evaluate your pet and discuss the best surgical approach for their specific tumor type.
Surgery duration varies by tumor type, location, and complexity. Simple surface mass removals may take 30-60 minutes. Internal tumor surgeries can take 1-3 hours. Our team will discuss the expected procedure time during your consultation.
Your pet will need to fast for 8-12 hours before surgery. Bring any prior diagnostic results, imaging, and health records. Our team will provide a complete preparation plan when you schedule your appointment.
Prognosis depends on the tumor type, grade, size, and whether it was removed with clean margins. Our veterinarians will discuss the pathology results and outline realistic expectations and any additional treatment options available to you and your pet.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm. Schedule a cancer surgery consultation today.
If your pet has been diagnosed with a tumor or mass, our team is here to help. Call FurWell at Barkingham at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm.
