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Brenda Phillips
By Arden Moore, via Vetstreet
The statistics are sad–and startling. One third of all dogs will be affected by cancer during their lifetimes. In fact, the disease ranks as the leading cause of death in dogs.
Dr. Brenda Phillips, a veterinary oncologist at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego, knows just how devastating cancer’s impact can be–she’s also a dog owner who’s lost three Golden Retrievers to different forms of the disease.
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This Saturday, Dr. Phillips will be a featured speaker at the second annual K9 Cancer Walk in San Marcos, Calif. The event is sponsored by the Morris Animal Foundation, a nonprofit group that has funded more than 35 oncology studies since launching its Canine Cancer Campaign in 2007.
Dr. Phillips shares ways that people can reduce the odds of their pets developing cancer–and why she’s adopted a warrior’s stance when it comes to the pervasive disease.
Q. Why did you decide to specialize in veterinary oncology?
A. Dr. Brenda Phillips: Throughout my schooling, I was motivated by professionals who were passionate about oncology and research. I learned that you must focus on the whole being when you are in the field of oncology. Cancer has affected my family, my friends and, yes, my pets.SEE ALSO: Hardest Working Dog Toy for Under $10
I come at cancer in a combative way. I have a warrior mentality. I will work as hard as I can with whoever is willing to work to fight cancer in people and in animals. We need to unify to find better ways to fight it. Every day that we have a defeat, we have someone who is celebrating, say, a third anniversary of a dog or cat being cancer-free. I strive to focus on the positive.
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