get answers for your client by the end of the next business day
get answers for your patient by end of next business day
frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
you've got questions and we've got answers
you've got questions and we've got answers
question 01
What services do you offer?
All services are completed by the end of the next business day, 7a-3p M-F PST
Medical Oncology Services
- Consultation $185
- Consultation with call $215
I will call to discuss recommendations upon consult completion
- Follow-up consult $35 per contact
Information Sheets
- Client handout on chemotherapy side effects, $15
- Chemotherapy protocol, $40
- Information on chemotherapy drug handling and administration, $20
Information sheets can be added on to any oncology consult, from the consult form.
Teleradiology Services *for patients with cancer or suspected to have cancer
- Radiograph interpretation $80
- Ultrasound interpretation $155
Imaging set-up is easy through our account at DVMInsight; we take care of all set-up fees.
***Surgical oncology consultations coming soon from Drs. Jennifer Simpson and Bernard Seguin.
If there is an additional service that would be helpful, let me know hello@vetcancerconsultants.com
QUESTION 02
How do I book a consult?
How To Submit A Consult
(1) Click the button below ‘book a consult’
(2) Fill out the online consult form, upload documents & click submit
Consultations are completed by the end of the next business day.
You will receive email confirmation upon consult submission & completion. Text updates are also available.
Follow-up calls & consults are available for ongoing case management. Your practice will be billed on a monthly basis; payment is not requested at the time of the consult submission.
**Note:
At Vet Cancer Consultants, veterinarians are our clients. This means that we communicate directly with you and return all reports to you. All reports are written in language that is easily understandable by your client (the pet owner) and can be shared with the pet owner. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this or anything else.
QUESTION 03
What do oncology consultations include?
Each Consult Includes
(1) Diagnosis, tumor behavior, relevant prognostic factors
(2) Assessment of completed staging tests, lab work
(3) Recommendations for additional testing (if applicable)
(4) Estimated prognosis with no further treatment
(5) Treatment options and associated prognoses (multiple options will be provided: most effective options, budget-friendly, and palliative options); statistics from most recent publications will be provided
A call to discuss recommendations can be added to each consultation
QUESTION 04
How quickly will I receive results?
All reports are completed and returned by the end of the next business day, 7a-3p M-F PST.
Reports will be emailed to the email address of your choosing.
Text updates are available so you know exactly when your consultation has been completed.
QUESTION 05
What are the service fees?
Medical Oncology Services
- Consultation $185
- Consultation with call $215
- Follow-up consult $35 per contact
Information Sheets
- Client handout on chemotherapy side effects, $15
- Chemotherapy protocol, $40
- Information on chemotherapy drug handling and administration, $20
Information sheets can be added on to any oncology consult; you’ll see the option to add these to your consult form.
Teleradiology Services *for patients with cancer or suspected to have cancer
- Radiograph interpretation $80
- Ultrasound interpretation $155
Imaging set-up is easy and done through our account at DVMInsight; we take care of all set-up fees.
QUESTION 06
Where are you located?
Vet Cancer Consultants is online only, so we can work from anywhere, but Lori Cesario, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) is based in the Ventura area (Southern CA) and Chelsea Kunst, DVM, DACVR (Radiology) is based in San Diego, CA.
QUESTION 07
Do you offer STAT services?
All oncology consultations and follow-ups are completed by the end of the next business day, (Monday - Friday, 7a – 3p PST) in order to provide you with answers as quickly as possible.
Imaging interpretations are also completed by the end of the next business day, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3 pm PST.
You will receive an email (and text if you wish) when consultations and follow-ups are officially submitted and completed. Please see question 5 above or our services page for the current fee schedule.
QUESTION 08
How do I ask follow-up questions about a case?
Medical Oncology
We offer ‘Follow-up’ Consultations to help with ongoing case management. Options include a written follow-up or phone call + written follow-up. To schedule a call to discuss the case, use our calendar here. Each Follow-up contact is $35 (the report is completed by the end of the next business day, 7a-3p Monday - Friday PST).
In order to provide accurate advice for ongoing case management (via email or phone) please let us know what has changed since our last contact. Just send over any new information (records, files) using our consult form. We will provide an official report for all follow-ups to ensure nothing is missed or misinterpreted and keep records as complete as possible.
A follow-up fee will be added for each contact after the first consultation. Recommendations will be documented in an official report (for your reference), which will be emailed to you; text updates available as well. We are available to help interpret blood work for a patient receiving chemotherapy, manage a patient receiving chemotherapy, assess response to chemotherapy, assess the ‘next best options’ for a patient with cancer, etc.
Teleradiology
Dr. Kunst’s contact information is listed on each imaging report; you are welcome to contact her with questions about imaging studies that she has read.
QUESTION 09
What are your hours?
Oncology is currently available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm PST. Radiology is available Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3 pm PST.
We currently observe the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
QUESTION 10
Why should I choose Vet Cancer Consultants?
Medical oncology is a vast and often confusing field. It can also be difficult to keep up with all of the latest publications. I can help guide you through all of this information, allow you to give your clients the answers they're seeking, and do that quickly.
My consultations are incredibly thorough. I not only include the latest research, but numerous options. Cancer treatment is not one-size-fits-all (nor one budget fits all for that matter), and I understand that. I will give you real options for the patient you are treating, not just the disease.
I am committed to helping you continue to provide the highest level of care for all of your patients.
QUESTION 11
Tips for helping us give you a great consult!
- The more information you can provide the easier it is for me to give you a great consult!
- Measure tumors prior to surgery and on exam using calipers, in two dimensions
- Measure enlarged lymph nodes on exam using calipers, record longest dimension
- Use the same scale to weigh chemo patients at each visit for consistency
- Avoid full body radiographs. Collimating improves our ability to detect metastasis when present
- Studies have shown that 3-view radiographs are more likely to detect metastasis than 2-view. We recommend submitting 3-view thoracic and 3-view abdominal radiographs to give you the most accurate read possible
Whether you’re looking for guidance for a newly diagnosed cancer patient, want help making a diagnosis, or assistance with ongoing patient care, we’ve got you covered.
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