CFRT
Curative or Adjuvant Treatment
10–20Sessions
Mon–ThuSchedule
3–5 weeksDuration
The most common protocol for post-surgical cases, spinal and brain tumors. Each session is outpatient — your pet goes home the same day.
Veterinary Radiation Therapy · Palm Beach County, FL
Precision radiation therapy
for dogs and cats —
delivered by a specialist.
Radiation therapy is one of the most effective tools in veterinary oncology. At Animal Alliance, it's the only thing we do — and we do it with the expertise, technology, and personalized care your pet deserves.
Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist on site
3D CT-Based Treatment Planning
Outpatient · Same-Day Home
Same-Day Response
What Is Veterinary Radiation Therapy?
Advanced, targeted treatment
for pets with cancer.
Radiation therapy uses precisely focused high-energy beams to damage cancer cells and prevent them from growing. Each treatment plan is designed individually — tailored to the tumor type, location, and your pet's overall health and quality of life.
Highly targeted. Radiation is directed with precision at the tumor — advanced planning technology shapes the beam to protect surrounding healthy tissue.
Outpatient. Each session is delivered under short general anesthesia. Most pets go home within hours and resume normal activity quickly.
Personalized. No two tumors — and no two patients — are the same. Every plan is built from scratch based on your pet's specific case.
Collaborative. We work closely with your veterinarian throughout the entire process — coordinating care and keeping everyone fully informed.
Board-Certified Specialist on siteDual board certification · 20+ years experience
Our Technology
Varian TrueBeam —
Human Cancer Center Technology for Veterinary Patients.
Our center is equipped with the Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator, an advanced radiation therapy platform used in leading human cancer centers around the world, adapted for veterinary radiation oncology. Precision, safety, and shorter anesthesia times — for every patient.
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
Every treatment begins with Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging to confirm accurate tumor positioning, allowing radiation to be delivered with exceptional precision while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Critical for: brain, nasal, spinal, and tumors near critical organs.
VMAT / RapidArc
The machine rotates around the patient while continuously delivering radiation — highly conformal treatments, better tissue protection, shorter treatment times, and shorter anesthesia for our patients.
Shorter anesthesia time is a key advantage for veterinary patients.
Precision Beam Shaping – MLC
A high-resolution multileaf collimator (MLC) precisely shapes the radiation beam to match each tumor's unique geometry, enabling our advanced radiation therapy treatment techniques while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
Maximum dose to tumor, minimum exposure to healthy tissue.
Multiple Radiation Energies — Treating a Wide Range of Tumors
Multiple beam energies allows precise treatment of both deep-seated and superficial tumors, including brain, nasal, spinal, oral, skin, and soft tissue cancers.
Technology used in leading human cancer centers worldwide.
Varian TrueBeam® — Key Benefits
Varian TrueBeam® linear accelerator
IGRT — Cone Beam CT before every session
VMAT / RapidArc — shorter anesthesia
High-resolution MLC precision
Multiple photon & electron energies
Technology used in leading human cancer centers
Cancers We Treat
Radiation therapy plays a key role
across many cancer types.
From brain tumors to soft tissue sarcomas, radiation therapy is an effective option across a wide range of diagnoses in dogs and cats. Our Radiation Oncologist will evaluate whether radiation therapy is appropriate for your pet's specific case.
Treatment Intent
When is radiation therapy
the right approach?
Radiation therapy serves three distinct clinical goals. The intent — curative, adjuvant, or palliative — is determined by our Radiation Oncologist based on each patient's tumor type, stage, and quality-of-life priorities.
Curative Intent
Primary Treatment
Radiation therapy is used as the primary or definitive treatment — often for tumors that are not surgically accessible, or where surgery alone cannot achieve adequate margins. The goal is long-term tumor control or remission.
Brain tumorsNasal tumorsOral tumors
Adjuvant Intent
After Surgery
When surgery removes most of the tumor but clean margins cannot be confirmed, radiation therapy targets any remaining microscopic disease — significantly reducing the risk of local recurrence and extending disease-free survival.
Soft tissue sarcomaMast cell tumorsPost-surgical cases
Palliative Intent
Comfort & Quality of Life
When long-term tumor control is not the primary goal, radiation therapy can meaningfully reduce pain, tumor pressure, or bleeding — improving comfort and quality of life for pets with advanced or inoperable cancer.
Bone painInoperable tumorsAdvanced-stage cancer
Intent shapes the protocol. Our Radiation Oncologist determines the right approach after reviewing your pet's complete case with your veterinarian.
Treatment Protocols
Three protocols.
One right choice for your pet.
Each protocol is selected by our Radiation Oncologist based on tumor type, location, stage, and quality-of-life goals — after a thorough, personalized case review.
★ Most Requested
SRS / SRT
Stereotactic · High-dose precision
1–5Sessions
Daily or every other daySchedule
SubmillimeterPrecision
High-dose stereotactic radiation is delivered with submillimeter accuracy in fewer sessions. Preferred in cases when maximum precision and minimal treatment time matter most.
Palliative
Improve quality of life · Alleviate pain
3–6Sessions
WeeklySchedule
Comfort · ControlIntent
Lower-intensity radiation focused on pain relief, improvement of function, and tumor control. Maximize quality of life for advanced or inoperable disease. Fewer sessions, weekly schedule — meaningful improvement without an intensive treatment course.
Protocol selection is determined by our Radiation Oncologist after reviewing your pet's complete case.
The Process
What radiation therapy
looks like for your pet.
From the first consultation to final follow-up — here's how the radiation therapy process works at Animal Alliance.
Case Review & Consultation
Our Radiation Oncologist personally reviews your pet's imaging, pathology, and medical history. You receive a clear, honest recommendation — with no jargon and no pressure.
CT Simulation & Planning
A dedicated CT scan maps the tumor and surrounding anatomy in 3D. Our dosimetry software calculates the precise dose distribution — maximizing tumor control while protecting healthy tissue.
Treatment Delivery
Each session is delivered under short general anesthesia. The radiation beam is shaped and directed at the tumor with submillimeter precision. Your pet goes home the same day.
Follow-Up & Coordination
We monitor your pet throughout treatment and keep your veterinarian fully informed at every step. After treatment, we provide a detailed written case summary.
Who We Help
For families.
For referring vets.
For Pet FamiliesRequest a Consultation →
Your pet's care,
in specialist hands.
in specialist hands.
Whether you've been referred by your veterinarian or are reaching out directly, we're here to help. Our Radiation Oncologist reviews every case personally and will guide you through all available options — with honesty and no pressure.
Personalized case review
Clear answers, no medical jargon
Same-day response
Coordinated care with your veterinary team
For VeterinariansReferral Information →
A radiation oncology
partner you can trust.
partner you can trust.
We complement your care — not replace it. Our role is exclusively radiation oncology. Your patient returns to your practice with a full treatment summary and the relationship you've built remains intact.
Same-day referral response
Detailed treatment reports and case summaries
Direct oncologist communication
Just Radiation Oncology — A True Extension of Your Practice
Common Questions
What families ask us
most often.
No. Each session is delivered under short general anesthesia — your pet is completely unconscious and feels nothing during treatment. Recovery is quick, and most pets are alert, eating, and comfortable within a few hours of returning home.
References
Scientific references.
The clinical information on this page is grounded in peer-reviewed veterinary radiation oncology literature.
- Farrelly J, et al. (2017). Retrospective analysis of non-radiation complications in dogs undergoing radiation therapy. Vet Radiol Ultrasound.
- Soukup A, et al. (2018). A prospective pilot study on early toxicity from a simultaneously integrated boost technique for canine nasal tumors. Vet Comp Oncol.
- Bley CR, et al. (2022). Dose- and volume-limiting late toxicity of FLASH radiotherapy in cats with squamous cell carcinoma. Clin Cancer Res.
Get in Touch
Ready to explore
your pet's options?
Have questions about radiation therapy for your dog or cat? Our Radiation Oncologist reviews every case personally. Reach out and we'll guide you through the next steps — with clarity and no pressure.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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We'll respond the same day.
The only center 100% dedicated to Radiation Oncology in Florida — exclusively focused on advanced veterinary radiation therapy for companion animals.