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Patients with neoplastic disease
- Author: Gerry Polton
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Rehabilitation, Supportive and Palliative Care
- Item: Chapter 15, pp 232 - 267
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319916.15
- Copyright: © 2010 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2010
Abstract
The field of oncology covers myriad presentation with ever increasing numbers of strategies for management. Important distinctions can be made between cancer that is managed by curative surgery and that which is managed by palliative therapy (including non-curative surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or a combination of these). . This chapter observes Owner considerations; Intercurrent disease; Risks of systemic chemotherapy to the patient; and Waxing and waning course of disease. Case examples: Osteosarcoma in a dog; Lymphoma in a dog; Oral tumour in a dog; Anal sac gland carcinoma and hypercalcaemia in a dog; Insulinoma in a dog; Leukaemia in a cat; Sarcoma in a cat; Pituitary tumour and acromegaly in a cat.
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