From Dr. Livingstone:
Dear Baylor Family,
Baylor University celebrates many beloved traditions, but few bring as much joy to students, alumni and friends and as many rich opportunities to interact with and educate young people in Central Texas as our live bear mascots, Joy and Lady. They are a cherished part of the Baylor Family.
During a recent, routine examination by our outstanding veterinary care team, we received some news about Lady that I want to share with you.
Lady, who will turn 18 on January 31, has been diagnosed with what appears to be a benign mass in her chest called a thymoma. In concert with our exotic animal veterinarian Dr. Sharman Hoppes and zoological medicine specialist Dr. Jill Heatley, Lady is receiving follow-up care through our partners at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in College Station.
The veterinarians have begun a course of tomotherapy we hope will reduce the size of the tumor a treatment that is believed to be the first ever done on a bear. This science is an area of growing interest among zoological specialists, and we are grateful to have access to a remarkable team with the expertise needed for Lady's care.
The tomotherapy treatments offer an innovative yet noninvasive approach to care. Our priority is Lady's comfort and wellbeing. Following the treatments, we will visit again with the veterinary team. We are optimistic about the results and Lady's health.
Dear Baylor Family,
Baylor University celebrates many beloved traditions, but few bring as much joy to students, alumni and friends and as many rich opportunities to interact with and educate young people in Central Texas as our live bear mascots, Joy and Lady. They are a cherished part of the Baylor Family.
During a recent, routine examination by our outstanding veterinary care team, we received some news about Lady that I want to share with you.
Lady, who will turn 18 on January 31, has been diagnosed with what appears to be a benign mass in her chest called a thymoma. In concert with our exotic animal veterinarian Dr. Sharman Hoppes and zoological medicine specialist Dr. Jill Heatley, Lady is receiving follow-up care through our partners at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in College Station.
The veterinarians have begun a course of tomotherapy we hope will reduce the size of the tumor a treatment that is believed to be the first ever done on a bear. This science is an area of growing interest among zoological specialists, and we are grateful to have access to a remarkable team with the expertise needed for Lady's care.
The tomotherapy treatments offer an innovative yet noninvasive approach to care. Our priority is Lady's comfort and wellbeing. Following the treatments, we will visit again with the veterinary team. We are optimistic about the results and Lady's health.
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