Podcast: Cutaneous Melanoma with Dr. Wilson-Robles

Heather Wilson-Robles, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Texas A&M University

AudioSeptember 2019Listen

In this episode, host Beckie Mossor, RVT, speaks with Heather Wilson-Robles, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), about her Clinician’s Brief articles addressing cutaneous melanoma.

Dr. Wilson-Robles explains how common cutaneous melanoma can be in small animals, as well as whether certain dog breeds are predisposed. She talks about how to test suspected patients, what the first steps are once melanoma has been confirmed, and the various treatment options. Dr. Wilson-Robles also provides her own pro tips on confidently staging cancer.

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In this veterinary podcast, Beckie Mossor, RVT, hosts the authors of your favorite Clinician’s Brief articles to dig deeper and explore the conversations behind the content. This podcast offers a wide range of topics impacting clinical care of dogs and cats, from diagnosis and treatment information to client expectations and experience. Each podcast episode is full of practical education for every veterinarian and their team.