Veterinary brain tumor radiation therapy — AARADONC Palm Beach Florida
Brain Tumor Radiation Therapy · Dogs & Cats · Florida

Brain tumor radiation
therapy for pets
in Florida.

Radiation therapy is often a primary treatment option for most brain tumors in dogs and cats. At AARADONC, treatment is delivered by a board-certified Radiation Oncologist at Florida's only center 100% dedicated to veterinary radiation oncology.

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Understanding Brain Tumors in Pets

Why brain tumors in pets
are different — and treatable.

Brain tumors can be a challenging diagnosis in veterinary oncology — but fortunately, many brain tumors are responsive to radiation therapy. For dogs and cats, radiation therapy is not a last resort — it may be the primary treatment.

The most common brain tumor types in the dog and cat are meningiomas, gliomas, and choroid plexus tumors. Because the skull is a fixed space, even gradual growth may produce neurological symptoms which seem to appear suddenly and worsen quickly.

In cats, meningiomas are often surgically accessible, and surgery can achieve the best long-term outcomes. When surgery is not feasible, radiation therapy is an effective non-surgical option for select cases, supporting local control and quality of life. Surgery may also be appropriate to obtain a diagnosis, reduce tumor volume, or relieve pressure — though complete surgical removal is not always possible.

When neurological symptoms appear

Signs of a brain tumor may include seizures, changes in behavior or personality, circling or altered awareness, head tilt, loss of coordination, weakness, vision changes, and difficulty walking. Neurological signs can progress as a tumor grows — early evaluation allows your veterinary team to determine the diagnosis, assess treatment options, and establish an appropriate plan before additional neurological function is lost.

Every brain tumor case at AARADONC is personally evaluated by Dr. Lisa DiBernardi, DACVR-RO — our onsite board-certified Radiation Oncologist. We provide specialized radiation oncology consultation, treatment planning, prognosis, and clear communication and guidance. Our goal is straightforward: precise treatment, thoughtful planning, and the best possible quality of life for your family.
References

Scientific references.

The clinical information on this page is grounded in peer-reviewed veterinary radiation oncology literature.

  1. Schwarz P, et al. (2018). Comparative evaluation of a novel, moderately hypofractionated radiation protocol in 56 dogs with symptomatic intracranial neoplasia. J Vet Intern Med.
  2. Treggiari E, et al. (2016). Retrospective comparison of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy vs. prednisolone alone in 30 cases of canine infratentorial brain tumors. Vet Radiol Ultrasound.
  3. Kelsey KL, Gieger TL, Nolan MW (2018). Single fraction stereotactic radiation therapy (stereotactic radiosurgery) is a feasible method for treating intracranial meningiomas in dogs. Vet Radiol Ultrasound.
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