Nicosia: A pilot study co-authored by the University of Nicosia’s School of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor Kyriakos Spanoudes has explored the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) technology for treating tumours in dogs and cats. The research, published in the Journal of Ultrasound, evaluated the safety and feasibility of this technology as an alternative to traditional cancer treatments for companion animals.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the study involved 15 dogs and cats with different types of tumours, including mammary tumours, sarcomas, and lipomas. These tumours were located on various parts of their bodies. Researchers utilized an ultrasound system to deliver targeted treatments to the tumours. The results indicated that the treatment was safe for all animals involved, and tissue examination confirmed that the focused ultrasound effectively destroyed the targeted tumour areas.
Spanoudes noted that the study demonstrates the safe use of focused ultrasound for treating various types of tumours in dogs and cats. The treatment was well-tolerated by the animals and effectively targeted tumour tissue while preserving surrounding healthy areas. This technology provides significant benefits as it is non-invasive and allows for shorter recovery times compared to traditional surgical approaches.
Collaborating with co-researchers from the Cyprus University of Technology, Andria Filippou, Nikolas Evripidou, and Christakis Damianou, the team concluded that focused ultrasound shows promise as a therapeutic approach for veterinary cancer patients and contributes to expanding treatment options in veterinary oncology.