{"id":78905,"date":"2026-01-08T16:35:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/?p=78905"},"modified":"2026-01-08T16:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:35:22","slug":"aaha-oncology-guidelines-010826","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navc.sitepreview.app\/todaysveterinarybusiness.com\/aaha-oncology-guidelines-010826\/","title":{"rendered":"AAHA Updates Oncology Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Primary care veterinary teams can take a more active role in managing cancer cases following the American Animal Hospital Association\u2019s recent release of the 2026 AAHA Oncology Guidelines for Dogs and Cats<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The guidelines provide detailed, practical information and structured protocols for general practitioners, who are often the first to identify cancer in pets. Covered topics include diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, chemotherapy updates, and client communication strategies.<\/p>\n

The guidelines also emphasize the importance of a team-based approach to cancer care, recognizing the vital role of veterinary technicians, client service representatives, and administrative staff in supporting patients and families through diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe field of oncology has seen incredible advances over the past several years, and our oncology guidelines help practitioners make sense of it all, in addition to providing pragmatic and accessible guidance on the very important role primary care veterinarians play in creating the best possible outcomes for pets and families,\u201d said Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, AAHA\u2019s chief medical officer.<\/p>\n

The 2026 guidelines encourage veterinary teams to work up cancer cases and initiate treatment discussions while awaiting referral. To support these efforts, the guidelines include:<\/p>\n