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Presented by Cheryl S. Turner, EdD, RT(R)(T); Chuck Lemmond Jr, BS, RT(R)(T)(ARRT); Larissa Castro, DVM, DACVR(RO) and Greg Almond, DVM, DACVR(R, RO)
Sponsored by Klarity Medical Products, LLC
Recording Available
This presentation will provide an overview of the treatment process associated with delivering radiation therapy to animals of all kinds and sizes. The participant will learn which malignant tumors most often occur in animals and which protocols are followed for the treatment of these cancers. A discussion of immobilization and positioning will provide insight into the set-up process while also dedicating substantial time to the art of treatment planning to ensure best practices. There will be plenty of time for Q&A with our expert panel of veterinarians and veterinary radiation therapists.
Learner Outcomes:
Educational Level: Entry Level
Presenters:
Cheryl S. Turner, EdD, RT(R)(T), currently serving as the Account Manager and Outreach Coordinator for Klarity Medical, has been a radiation therapist for over 30 years and an educator for 20 of those years. Cheryl believes that the foundation of solid clinical practice lies in effective and applicable education and training. She has extensive involvement in professional societies including the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Rad-Aid International, and the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists. Cheryl was awarded the 2018 Harold Silverman Distinguished Author award, a 2015 ASRT Foundation Scholarship, and the 2012 Chattanooga State Community College “Eye of the Tiger” Outstanding Educator accolade.
Cheryl completed her doctoral degree from Liberty University in 2016, focusing on workplace education and safety in radiation oncology settings. She has proven excellence in research and publication on local, state, national, and international levels. Cheryl presented at 20th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologist WORLD CONGRESS, at the 2017 and 2018 ASRT conferences, the 2022 and 2023 AAMD annual meetings, and at the Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Tennessee society yearly meeting. In addition to numerous local presentations and publications, she has written for national professional journals including ASRT’s Scanner and Radiation Therapist; she is also an active member of the ASRT Radiation Therapist Editorial Review Board.– Klarity Medical Products: Director of Sales and Clinical Education
Chuck Lemmond Jr, BS, RT(R)(T)(ARRT), is from Alexander City, AL and currently lives in Tallassee, AL. He earned a degree from Auburn University Montgomery in Science and Education. He then furthered his education and became dual boarded in Radiology and Radiation Oncology. He is currently the lead Radiation Therapist at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Chuck began his path of Radiation Oncology in Montgomery, AL for Central Alabama Radiation Oncology, where he spent 17 years treating humans. CARO was one of the largest free-standing centers in the state of Alabama while maintaining 4 machines and treating around 120 patients per day. He became a seasoned Radiation Therapist during that time, while spending time leading discussions on CT/MRI and other learning opportunities throughout the Cancer Center. He was involved in clinical education for student Radiation Therapist from various other schools.
Chuck later found a new path in the world of animals, while still utilizing his expertise in Radiation Therapy. He became the first Radiation Therapist at Auburn University. He now operates and oversees the simulations, treatment planning, quality control and treatment delivery of a Varian Edge Linear Accelerator. He is also involved in teaching many Vet students and interns who rotate throughout the hospital. Chuck leads each treatment involving small and large animals. Auburn is one of very few that can treat horses.
He finds that the biggest transition from humans to animals has been the variation of sizes of patients, the differences in terminology and the understanding of new cancers. Cancers, protocols, and positioning are all parts of the logistics that go along the treatment of cancer in Veterinary Medicine.
Chuck finds passion in teaching and understanding new aspects in the world of Radiation Oncology. His years of experience are valuable to a profession that is growing not only in the human world but now in Veterinary Medicine.
Larissa Castro, DVM, DACVR(RO), originally from Brazil, earned her DVM degree in 2014 before moving to the USA in 2016. After completing an internship at the University of Florida in 2017, she discovered her passion for oncology, which ultimately led her to the captivating world of radiation oncology.
Following this path, Dr. Castro pursued a busy 3-year radiation oncology residency at the University of California in Davis, ultimately becoming a member of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2021. Currently, she contributes her expertise as a member of the Radiation Oncology service at Auburn University, where she serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology.
Beyond her clinical duties, Dr. Castro is deeply committed to sharing her expertise and expanding awareness within the veterinary community regarding the rapidly evolving field of radiation oncology. She is dedicated to dispelling myths and misconceptions surrounding radiation therapy in veterinary medicine, with a primary goal of empowering fellow practitioners with accurate information and best practices.
Greg Almond, DVM, MS, DACVR(R, RO), is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. He attended undergraduate at Baylor University and the University of Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. He was in private practice for 18 years, the last six years as founding owner of Cordova Station Animal Hospital. In fulfillment of a long-time dream, in 2002 he returned to school at the age of 42 to do back-to-back residencies in Veterinary Radiology and Veterinary Radiation Oncology. During his residency programs, he completed a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences.
Although he thought he would return to his hometown to practice, he and his family realized that they preferred the slower-paced life of a sleepy Southern college town. He also found that he loved the interaction with the veterinary students. It was an easy decision to accept a full-time position on faculty at Auburn University.
His professional interests in radiology are conventional radiography, nuclear medicine, and computed tomography. He feels his greatest accomplishment while at Auburn was overseeing the purchase and installation of the Varian Edge Radiosurgery system, putting Auburn at the cutting edge of radiation therapy in veterinary medicine. He enjoys using radiation therapy to fight cancer in pets, receiving great satisfaction being able to provide a glimmer of hope to owners of pets battling cancer.
This activity is part of the celebration of National Medical Dosimetrist's Day and is free to AAMD members and non-members. Once you have logged in, it will display as FREE and will not count against the annual CE credit allowance for Members.
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