Oncology Archives

Oncology

Cancer in Companion Animals: How It Happens and How It Is Treated

Knowing how treatment modalities work and their associated adverse effects requires an understanding of how cancer develops and thrives.

Nutrition

Nutrition Conversations With Clients Following a Pet’s Cancer Diagnosis

Clients whose pets have cancer are very motivated to do whatever is best for their pet, and they highly value nutritional advice from the veterinary healthcare team (even as they also consult online resources).

Oncology

A Novel Treatment for Feline Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Radiation Therapy

Oncologists and researchers are now considering a novel therapy for feline GI lymphoma, whole-abdomen radiation therapy, which has yielded promising results.

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.