Radiation Oncology Research – Flint Animal Cancer Center

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The Flint Animal Cancer Center Advances Precision Veterinary Cancer Care

Kate Shelton | April 22, 2026

Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center has reached an important milestone in its mission to deliver world-class cancer treatment for companion animals. The new Varian Edge linear accelerator is now open and treating patients. This state-of-the-art system is designed to deliver highly precise and efficient radiation therapy for pets fighting cancer. This advanced technology enhances the FACC’s ability to treat cancer with increased accuracy while minimizing impact on […]

One Cure Clinical Trials

Novel clinical trial seeks solution for tumor hypoxia

Lauren Mingus | November 30, 2020

It’s common knowledge among cancer researchers that tumors lacking oxygen (hypoxic) don’t respond well to radiation. Flint Animal Cancer Center radiation oncology section head, Dr. Susan LaRue, is working with colleagues at four universities to test a new approach that adds oxygen to tumors with the help of microbubbles. “Solid tumors, whether in pets or […]

Pet Cancer Treatment

3-D Printed Bolus: Setting A New Standard In Radiation Oncology

Lauren Mingus | May 29, 2019

The Radiation Oncology service at the Flint Animal Cancer Center is known for breaking new ground. They were the first veterinary oncology service in the U.S. to employ a linear accelerator to treat companion animals and the first in the world to offer stereotactic radiation therapy for pets. Under the direction of Dr. Del Leary, […]