Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFC-V, reacts to the ability to utilize thermal imaging to detect mast cell tumors in dogs with high confidence.
Sponsored by HT Vista
In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, and Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFC-V, discuss how HT Vista, a cutting-edge cancer detection tool for dogs, is revolutionizing cancer screening in dogs. Specifically, the technology uses thermal imaging to quickly assess cancer risk, helping veterinarians avoid unnecessary, costly procedures like FNAs. HT Vista can flag specific tumors like Mast Cell Tumors and Lipomas, offering high accuracy and early detection, which leads to better outcomes and reduced costs for both vets and pet owners. It’s transforming veterinary practices by making cancer diagnosis faster and more efficient, ultimately improving pets' lives.
Below is a partial transcript:
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA: This cancer detection tool is for lumps and bumps, correct? What are the trends that people should think about?
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFC-V: Yes, this is for lumps and bumps in dogs, which make up 30% of all tumors. Most of these are actually benign, something like 20%, and because of this and the cost of diagnostics, more of them are going undiagnosed, which is bad.
Adam Christman, DVM, MBA: When it comes to diagnosing lumps and bumps, veterinarians rely on traditional methods like cytology or biopsies. Does HT Vista make it so you don't have to do that anymore?
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFC-V: In cases where you can rule out cancer, you can safely save the client the stress of the FNA, but when the system tells you there is higher cancer risk, you're guided to do the diagnostics. It basically tells you when to do the diagnostics and when sending home to monitor is ok.