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SASH Vet oncologist Dr Sandra Nguyen, left, welcomes Molly the kelpie-cross German shepherd and her owners Robin and Callum Logie ahead of Molly’s chemotherapy appointment for lymphoma. Picture: Tim Hunter.
1/11SASH Vet oncologist Dr Sandra Nguyen, left, welcomes Molly the kelpie-cross German shepherd and her owners Robin and Callum Logie ahead of Molly’s chemotherapy appointment for lymphoma. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Molly was diagnosed with lymphoma at age six. Molly, who came into Robin Logie’s life after a divorce, has become a much-loved part of her family.“She’s been the most amazing support... having a dog makes you care for something else.” Because she had pet insurance, she could claim 70 per cent of the cost back. Without it, she wouldn’t have been able to afford the $10,000 plus treatment. Picture: Tim Hunter.
2/11Molly was diagnosed with lymphoma at age six. Molly, who came into Robin Logie’s life after a divorce, has become a much-loved part of her family.“She’s been the most amazing support... having a dog makes you care for something else.” Because she had pet insurance, she could claim 70 per cent of the cost back. Without it, she wouldn’t have been able to afford the $10,000 plus treatment. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Chemotherapy is really well tolerated in dogs, Dr Nguyen said, with less than five per cent of dogs becoming ill. Molly tolerated her treatment well although it became tougher the longer it went on. Picture: Tim Hunter.
3/11Chemotherapy is really well tolerated in dogs, Dr Nguyen said, with less than five per cent of dogs becoming ill. Molly tolerated her treatment well although it became tougher the longer it went on. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Chemo patients usually receive an injection and can be in and out of SASH in around 20 minutes. Oncology nurses grew quite fond of Molly who turned up every week for six months. Picture: Tim Hunter.
4/11Chemo patients usually receive an injection and can be in and out of SASH in around 20 minutes. Oncology nurses grew quite fond of Molly who turned up every week for six months. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Ms Logie said Molly had a favourite spot under the nurses desk in the oncology ward and sat there during every appointment. Her beloved dog is now in remission. Picture: Tim Hunter.
5/11Ms Logie said Molly had a favourite spot under the nurses desk in the oncology ward and sat there during every appointment. Her beloved dog is now in remission. Picture: Tim Hunter.
A sedated Clubber the beagle heads in for radiation treatment in SASH’s Elekta Synergy linear accelerator, the most up-to-date radiation therapy available to pets in Australia. Picture: Tim Hunter.
6/11A sedated Clubber the beagle heads in for radiation treatment in SASH’s Elekta Synergy linear accelerator, the most up-to-date radiation therapy available to pets in Australia. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Clubber receiving radiation treatment. The machine can treat a wide range of cancers, from lymphomas to sarcomas, brain and spinal tumours, as well as provide palliative pain relief. Picture: Tim Hunter.
7/11Clubber receiving radiation treatment. The machine can treat a wide range of cancers, from lymphomas to sarcomas, brain and spinal tumours, as well as provide palliative pain relief. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Radiation Oncologist Dr Neil Christensen and his team of nurses monitor Clubber during treatment. At the Oncology ward at SASH, surgical specialists and radiation oncologists provide a multidisciplinary co-operative approach for the care of patients. Picture: Tim Hunter.
8/11Radiation Oncologist Dr Neil Christensen and his team of nurses monitor Clubber during treatment. At the Oncology ward at SASH, surgical specialists and radiation oncologists provide a multidisciplinary co-operative approach for the care of patients. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Clubber heads to recovery. Because radiation is so precise and targeted and requires anaesthetic, it takes longer. It is used to treat cancers, curing some patients or improving their quality of life until it’s their time. Picture: Tim Hunter.
9/11Clubber heads to recovery. Because radiation is so precise and targeted and requires anaesthetic, it takes longer. It is used to treat cancers, curing some patients or improving their quality of life until it’s their time. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Oncology nurses Laura Kingham and Grace Corrigan with chemotherapy patient Uig. There’s a lot of love in the oncology ward and dedicated staff ensure every patient — human and animal — is well-cared for. Picture: Tim Hunter.
10/11Oncology nurses Laura Kingham and Grace Corrigan with chemotherapy patient Uig. There’s a lot of love in the oncology ward and dedicated staff ensure every patient — human and animal — is well-cared for. Picture: Tim Hunter.
Dr Nguyen, with Uig, said her work was deeply satisfying and rewarding. “ I feel incredibly lucky and very privileged to be able to do this.” Picture: Tim Hunter.
11/11Dr Nguyen, with Uig, said her work was deeply satisfying and rewarding. “ I feel incredibly lucky and very privileged to be able to do this.” Picture: Tim Hunter.
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