EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 45 MIN
Those Blasted Mast Cell Tumors!: Grading, Staging, and Real-World Decisions
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It could be a bug bite. Or a harmless fatty lump. But it might be a mast cell tumor. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into mast cell tumors in dogs, including the unpredictable nature of these tumors, nuances around interpretation of cytology and histopathology reports, cytologic grading accuracy, and options for therapy including surgery, chemo, radiation and Stelfonta, an injectable mast cell tumor treatment for dogs. You’ll learn about staging considerations and the role of newer prognostic panels as well as strategies for client communication about mast cell disease.
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It could be a bug bite. Or a harmless fatty lump. But it might be a mast cell tumor. In this episode of the VetFolio Voice podcast, we delve into mast cell tumors in dogs, including the unpredictable nature of these tumors, nuances around interpretation of cytology and histopathology reports, cytologic grading accuracy, and options for therapy including surgery, chemo, radiation and Stelfonta, an injectable mast cell tumor treatment for dogs. You’ll learn about staging considerations and the role of newer prognostic panels as well as strategies for client communication about mast cell disease.
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