Renee Alsarraff is a veterinary oncologist, mother, wife and now cancer survivor and author. In her book Sit Stay Heal - what dogs can teach us about living well, she talks about her patient’s and her journey through cancer therapy. During this time she was able to personally compare the human vs. veterinary approach toward cancer treatment. In this episode we discuss concepts veterinarians implement that the human world of healthcare can benefit from: like compassion, treating the whole family dynamic and being open about the odds, statistics and outcomes.