By Stephanie Stahl, Casey Kuhn
Updated on: October 27, 2025 / 8:39 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia
A new type of radiation therapy is showing promise in treating cancer in pets. The new kind of treatment places radiation directly into cancerous tumors, so there’s limited damage to nearby tissue. “The type of radiation, it’s a high-energy type of radiation, but it travels a very short distance,” Sanchez said. “It’s delivering the radiation in a way that you can make it safe for the surrounding tissue.” Sanchez said it’s safer and less invasive than traditional external-beam radiation.
Sanchez said it’s usually a one-time shot with the pet up and out, with limited side effects. “To have the ability to have a medication that can be safe, and that can be easy, and that can be affordable and accessible for the owners, it’s amazing,” Sanchez said.
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