Melanoma Vaccine for Oral Tumors: How It Works & When to Use It | Dr. Brooke Britton #266

A caller wonders if treating early with oral melanoma in dogs helps with outcomes. Dr. Brooke Britton says yes, this aggressive cancer can develop rapidly, but early detection and treatment can make a significant difference. Learn about the latest treatments, including surgery and the innovative melanoma vaccine, and how they can improve outcomes for dogs with this diagnosis. 👉 This episode is packed with helpful insights for any dog lover! Your Voice Matters! If you have a question for our team, or if you want to share your own hopeful dog cancer story, we want to hear from you! Go to https://www.dogcancer.com/ask to submit your question or story, or call our Listener Line at +1 808-868-3200 to leave a question. Related Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSDO31dz4Vc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dc8eHjRZok  Related Links: Our article about oral melanoma: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/types-of-dog-cancer/oral-melanoma-in-dogs/  Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:15 – Listener Question from Marjorie 01:00 – Early Detection and Why It Matters 02:30 – Surgical Options for Oral Melanoma 05:00 – Melanoma Vaccine Explained 09:00 – A Remarkable Success Story 10:30 – Managing Risk with the Melanoma Vaccine 12:00 – Chemotherapy’s Role in Melanoma Treatment 14:00 – Outro and Resources Get to know Dr. Brooke Britton: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/brooke-britton-dvm-dacvim-oncology/ For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices