Dr Sue Cancer Vet

Dr Sue Cancer Vet Veterinary cancer specialist, vlogger, speaker, book author & focused on early detection & helping pets live longer & live well. www.drsuecancervet.com

Sue Ettinger, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology)

09/05/2025

I’m thrilled to be coming BACK to Türkiye this year, but to another city to bring you some of my best oncology tips!⁠
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I invite you to attend the Turkish Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress, Nov 7-9, if you’re in the area.⁠
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Turkey has become one of my favorite places for the people, the food, and the warmth; it’s truly a beautiful place. ⁠
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Will you be attending? Lmk.⁠

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09/02/2025

Psst… there’s an extra tip at the bottom of this caption. 👀⁠
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At some point, you’ve likely done one or all of these. That’s normal when you’re learning the ropes of vet med. But after 25+ years in the field, here are four tips I’d give to every up-and-coming veterinarian:⁠
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1. Don’t deliver bad news in the lobby or hallway.⁠
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➡️ Instead: Always find a quiet, private space. How you deliver hard news matters just as much as what you say.⁠
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2. Don’t skip the aspirate “just because it looks or feels benign.”⁠
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NO ONE can diagnose a lump by looking at it. If a lump or bump has been present for a month and is one centimeter in size, it's time to aspirate.⁠ ⁠
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3. Don’t data-dump during tough conversations.⁠
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➡️ Instead: Use the “Frisbee method,” a back-and-forth, collaborative style of communication. Chunk and check: Share small chunks of information, then pause to check for understanding and invite questions. This way it's more of a dialogue, not a lecture.⁠
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💬 Bonus Tip:⁠
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4. Don’t assume a client doesn’t want treatment just because they seem overwhelmed or are on a budget.⁠
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➡️ Instead: It's important to give them time and options. Many just need space to process before moving forward.⁠
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Which one of these stood out to you the most? ⁠
Share in the comments or tag a fellow vet who needs to see this. 💜

It’s time to say goodbye to 8 pm sunsets. Penelope and I already miss them so much! 🌅 🥲⁠⁠When the seasons change, I alwa...
08/29/2025

It’s time to say goodbye to 8 pm sunsets. Penelope and I already miss them so much! 🌅 🥲⁠
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When the seasons change, I always make an intention to pause and reflect on what happened. ⁠
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To recap this summer, I can tell you that this summer has been filled with amazing memories, including the trip to Greece with my boys, many lobster rolls, beach days with my sister and BIL, roller coasters and amusement parks, and visiting my bestie in Portland, OR.⁠
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For Penelope, knock on wood, this girl hasn’t had any recurrence of seizures or new problems pop up, so for that, we’re grateful! ⁠
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She still thinks that watering the plants means it’s chug time, which is worth a brain scan; however, it’s one of her adorable quirks that I can live with untreated! 🍋😆⁠
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Looking forward, this September is probably going to be one of the most emotional “back to school” seasons because both of my boys will be launched, so this will be the first year that I’ll officially be an empty nester... ⁠
Moms, I’m definitely going to need some tips on managing this one! 💜⁠
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Summer is my favorite season - always has been, and it never gets easier saying goodbye to it, but as we must, let’s go onwards to new beginnings and to making the best out of them! ⁠
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Are you ready for fall, or are you still sitting on your porch for as long as you can? Lmk! ☀️🍁⁠
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08/27/2025

Welcome to my corner of Instagram. 👋⁠
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Here’s what you can expect to find here:⁠
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🤓 All things pet cancer. Whether you’re a dog or cat parent or a veterinary professional, you’ll find practical tips, case insights, and updates on what’s working and emerging in veterinary oncology.⁠
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🤓 How to catch, monitor, and treat cancer early. I share real-world strategies to help you take action with confidence.⁠
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🤓 A glimpse into life as a female oncologist in vet med, mom to teenage boys, yellow Lab lover, and dedicated . 🎸⁠
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🤓 And yes - I travel a lot. I speak around the world to educate and connect with fellow veterinary professionals on all things pet cancer care. ✈️⁠
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I’m so glad the algorithm brought us together, and I hope you stick around! ⁠
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Is there something you’d love to see more of on this page?⁠
Let me know, and drop it in the comments. 💬

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common skin cancer in dogs and can also occur in cats, but they don’t always look d...
08/20/2025

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common skin cancer in dogs and can also occur in cats, but they don’t always look dangerous. 🧐⁠
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Some are soft. Some shrink and swell. Some sit quietly under the skin for weeks or months. That’s why you can’t “wait and see” when it comes to lumps and bumps.⁠
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This post walks you through what every pet owner should know:⁠
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✔️ What MCTs are⁠
✔️ Which breeds are most at risk⁠
✔️ What to watch for⁠
✔️ How they’re treated⁠
✔️ And why early detection changes everything⁠
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Rule of Thumb: If a lump or bump has been on your cat or dog for 1 month and is 1 cm or larger, it’s time to aspirate.

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common skin cancer in dogs and can also occur in cats, but they don’t always look d...
08/20/2025

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the most common skin cancer in dogs and can also occur in cats, but they don’t always look dangerous. 🧐⁠
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Some are soft. Some shrink and swell. Some sit quietly under the skin for weeks or months. That’s why you can’t “wait and see” when it comes to lumps and bumps.⁠
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This post walks you through what every pet owner should know:⁠
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✔️ What MCTs are⁠
✔️ Which breeds are most at risk⁠
✔️ What to watch for⁠
✔️ How they’re treated⁠
✔️ And why early detection changes everything⁠
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Rule of Thumb: If a lump or bump has been on your cat or dog for 1 month and is 1 cm or larger, it’s time to aspirate. ⁠
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08/18/2025

Why would we delay chemotherapy treatment, you ask? Watch to find out. 👀

08/15/2025

I may not put on four-hour concerts night after night, but I fight cancer in our pets day in and out, and still celebrate the wins every day. 🧡⁠
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P.S. To my patients' parents - if your pet comes back after chemo with orange glitter... now you know why. ⁠🧡⁠❤️‍🔥

The earlier we can identify cancer, the more options we gain and the better the outcome generally is for the pet and the...
07/30/2025

The earlier we can identify cancer, the more options we gain and the better the outcome generally is for the pet and their family. 💯⁠
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Swipe to see 8 key ways we catch and screen for cancer early in dogs and cats. ⬅️⁠
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P.S. For senior pets or breeds at higher risk, these indicators/screening options are especially valuable.⁠
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Remember that early detection isn’t just proactive care, it’s often lifesaving.

07/28/2025

This is Mazie's 3rd time receiving STELFONTA®. 💉⁠
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Watch her most recent treatment healing process and learn why her mom elected to use STELFONTA® for this MCT, even though it was eligible for surgery in today's reel. ⁠
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Share your thoughts below. 👇

Greece was always on my list. 🇬🇷 ⁠⁠It’s one of those places you hear is stunning! However, going with my boys to celebra...
07/25/2025

Greece was always on my list. 🇬🇷 ⁠
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It’s one of those places you hear is stunning! However, going with my boys to celebrate my son’s high school graduation made it unforgettable, and it was even more emotional.⁠ 😂⁠
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Athens gave us ancient history, jaw-dropping architecture, the Acropolis, the Olympic stadium, the museum treasures… and yes, the shopping (from flea markets to high-end finds). And the food - oh, the food was something I’ll never forget.⁠ 🤤⁠
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Naxos stole our hearts. From the farm-to-table meals, the warmest people, lazy beach days, a private sailboat (indeed fresh sea urchin straight from the water), our cooking class with farm animals, the bluest waters, and the endless ice cream - all of it, plus watching my boys cliff jump off Paros, was priceless.⁠
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Then Santorini. 😍⁠
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This place boasts the most postcard-perfect cliffs, blue and white everything, and sunsets for days, and it also treated us to the most incredible meal at Lauda. It also had some pretty amazing gyros that didn’t break the bank.⁠ 🧿⁠
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Also, shoutout to my gluten-free vacation “vacation” because I ate ALL the bread and pita and never felt bloated, not one time. ⁠
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I’m so grateful for this trip, the memories, and discovering that these places (and people) are even better than the stories you’ve heard.⁠
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Have you heard about the new “IT GIRL”? She’s an icon, a legend, and yes, she is the moment. 🤩 (Swipe to meet her!)⁠⁠Int...
07/23/2025

Have you heard about the new “IT GIRL”? She’s an icon, a legend, and yes, she is the moment. 🤩 (Swipe to meet her!)⁠
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Introducing Avmaquin™️, the supplement pups are obsessed with.⁠
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Formulated by , Avmaquin™ is a sulforaphane-producing supplement that helps deliver powerful antioxidant benefits to support your dog’s cellular health.⁠
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🐾 Why it matters:⁠
Antioxidants like sulforaphane are the body’s internal defense team, neutralizing cancer-causing free radicals, helping to prevent cell damage, and may reduce overall cancer risk, while also aiding overall wellness.⁠
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I’ve been giving it to my girl Penelope for many months now, and let’s just say… she’s not gatekeeping. 😉 There’s a fan club forming around this truly beneficial supplement.⁠
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Drop a 🥦 in the comments if you’re curious about trying Avmaquin™ for your dog!⁠
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