Oncology
Electrochemotherapy for Companion Animals
Electrochemotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of neoplastic processes and malignancies, sometimes in as little as a single treatment, with minimal to no side effects.
Oncology
Hazardous Drugs: The Hidden Threat to Veterinary Nurses
With overwhelming evidence suggesting that hazardous drug exposure in human healthcare workers continues despite the utmost safety precautions, there is little doubt that the same phenomenon is occurring in veterinary medicine.
Oncology
Exposing Medical Oncology Myths for the Veterinary Professional
Veterinary nurses are in the important position of educating clients on the realities of veterinary oncology care and empowering owners with the proper knowledge and resources that will provide their pet with the best quality of life possible.
Oncology
Nasal Lymphoma in a Cat
This case report describes the treatment of a cat diagnosed with nasal lymphoma, which is uncommon in cats compared with all types of neoplasia.
Oncology
Staging Cancer: Digging Deeper Than the Diagnosis
Having a deeper understanding of the staging process can help the veterinary nursing staff feel more comfortable facing questions from clients and anticipating the doctor’s needs.
Oncology
Multiple Myeloma in a Cat
This rare oncologic malignancy is difficult to treat and thus has a high mortality rate.
Oncology
Working to Cure Cancer in Animals
Veterinary oncology research strives to advance the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in dogs, cats, and other species.
News
Clinical Trial Tests Universal Vaccine Against Canine Cancer
The Vaccination Against Canine Cancer Study will evaluate a vaccine strategy for the prevention of cancer in dogs.
News
Strange Bedfellows: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements and Hypothyroidism Both Linked to Decreased Risk of T-zone Lymphoma in Dogs
Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL), according to researchers at Colorado State University, who studied associations of environment and health history of the disease among golden retrievers.