Hello,
Kookie would need to have a diagnosis of osteosarcoma to qualify for the trial, but it is ok if we do not have a firm diagnosis yet. That is what the consultation and testing will help us figure out!
Best,
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OSU Oncology Appointment Confirmation for Kookie
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If you have not done so already, please have your pet’s records sent to osuvet.oncology@osu.edu (preferred) or faxed to 614-292-1454 (attn.: oncology). We will need all records related to your pet’s diagnosis (ie: medical record, bloodwork, surgical report(s), cytology, imaging (x-rays, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI, etc)) from each facility that has seen your pet related to the particular concern. Failure to provide medical records prior to your appointment may extend your visit time. Please note I have attached some documents that may be helpful in arranging a stay here in Columbus, if needed.
This is confirmation that your pet, Kookie, has an appointment with The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Integrated Oncology Services, at our Columbus location, 601 Vernon L. Tharp St.
Date: 3-21
Time: 8:45 AM
* Please bring your pet in fasted for this appointment. No food after 10 pm the night before, but water and regular medications are okay! (If your pet is diabetic, please let us know, as fasting instructions will vary).
*Please arrive on time for your appointment or you may be asked to reschedule. Also, if you arrive sooner than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time, you may be asked to wait in your car until it is time for your appointment.
* Please note the closure of Vernon L. Tharp St. Please see the attachment for detour directions.
So that we can facilitate others waiting for an appointment, if you are unable to keep this appointment, please call (614) 614-292-3551 to reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
Our team looks forward to seeing your pet! In order to protect the health and safety of our clients and our team members, the Veterinary Medical Center has implemented the following COVID19 precautions:- If you are experiencing ANY symptoms of illness, are under quarantine, or if you or anyone in your household have tested positive for COVID19, we respectfully ask that you contact us for CURBSIDE PROTOCOL instructions.
- Before entering the hospital lobby, we ask that you please use hand sanitizer, provided in our entryway, and wear a surgical facemask. If you need a surgical facemask, they will be available at the hospital entrance. We will not allow access to the VMC without a surgical facemask. Cloth masks are not permitted.
- Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk and you will be shown to an exam room
- A student or technician will greet you and your pet in the exam room and take a brief history. At this point, the pet will come back to the treatment area for the exam
- The student will relay the history and any concerns you may have to the doctor. Once the doctor has heard the case and examined your pet, the doctor will discuss the findings with you
- Please make sure you have your phone ON and be prepared to answer calls
- You may receive calls from an unknown number
- Once all diagnostics and/or treatments have been completed, you will be contacted by a team member to collect payment for your visit. Please allow a minimum of several hours for your pet’s appointment.
- The student will contact you to arrange pick up of your pet, answer any questions, and go over your discharge instructions.
- If you have any concerns during the course of your visit, please call 614-292-3551.
We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you and your pet! ***
Your pet has an appointment with Integrated Oncology Services at The Ohio State University
Veterinary Medical Center, 601 Vernon L. Tharp Street
- Please arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. If you
are late, you may be asked to reschedule.
- In order to provide the best possible care, we require medical records before or at the
time of visit. If the pet has been seen at multiple hospitals, please supply records from all
locations.
- Please have records emailed (osuvet.oncology@osu.edu) or faxed (614-292-1454 attn:
oncology)
- If records are not available by the scheduled appointment time, diagnostics may be
repeated, or the length of time of your appointment may be extended.
Relevant medical records may include:
• Cytology
• Biopsy/histopathology
• Bloodwork
• Imaging (x-rays, ultrasound, CT)
• Other relevant medical records documenting diagnostics or treatment
• Current medications
So that we can facilitate others waiting for an appointment, if you are unable to keep this
appointment, please call (614) 292-3551 to reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.
If you are experiencing any symptoms, are under quarantine, or have tested positive for
COVID19, we respectfully ask that you contact us. You may either reschedule, or request our
Curbside Protocol, in which your pet will be collected from you and returned to you in your car.
Our team looks forward to seeing your pet! Here is what to expect the day of your appointment
(please note, that in order to protect the health and safety of our clients and our team members,
the Veterinary Medical Center has implemented COVID19 precautions):
- OSU is a teaching hospital for future doctors. Students will be working under the care
of a specialist doctor to learn. There will be a faculty member assigned to your pet’s
case as well a resident and a student.
- Please allow a minimum 4-5 hours for your appointment, especially if you plan to
pursue diagnostic procedures. Often, pets are not ready to go until about
midafternoon.
- Your pet needs to arrive fasted: no food after 10 pm the night before. Water and
regular medications are ok. If your pet needs food to take their medication, a small
meatball is ok. Please give the smallest amount of food possible.
o If your pet is diabetic, please make us aware, as fasting instructions may vary.
- All visitors must wear a surgical mask (not cloth) while in the building
- Upon arrival, please check in at the front desk and you will be shown to an exam room
- A student or technician will greet you and your pet in the exam room and take a brief
history.
- Your pet will then be escorted back to the treatment area for the exam, where the
student will relay your pet’s history and any concerns you may have to the doctor. The
team will discuss your pet’s case with students - this is part of the learning process.
- Once the doctor has heard the case and examined your pet, the doctor will discuss the
findings with you and develop a plan for the day.
- If you elect to pursue diagnostics the same day, this will extend your visit time with us.
As long as you are available to answer your phone, you do not need to wait on site for
the duration of the visit. Some choose to go home, to work, to the store, out to eat, etc
during the wait.
- Not all diagnostic tests can be completed on the same day as the initial consultation.
The team will arrange a date and/or time for those future tests, if that is the case.
- While your pet is with us, please make sure you have your phone ON and be prepared
to answer calls. You may receive calls from an unknown number. Failure to answer
our phone calls may extend your appointment time and/or delay diagnostics and
procedures.
- Once all diagnostics and/or procedures and/or treatments have been completed, the
student will contact you to arrange pick-up of your pet, answer any questions, and go
over your discharge instructions. You will also be contacted by a team member to
collect payment for your visit.
- If you have any concerns during the course of your visit, please call 614-292-3551
(option: oncology)
If surgery is warranted, this will be scheduled for a future date. Surgery
will not take place without having an initial consultation first, and
surgery will not take place the same day as the initial consultation.
Thank you! We look forward to helping your pet to the best health possible!
The first part of Kookie click here