WHAT'S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER IN SMALL ANIMALS

摘要

Evaluation and treatment of dogs and cats with cancer is increasingly common due to our expanding knowledge of tumor biology and treatment modalities and clients' willingness to pursue more advanced care for their pets. New developments in diagnosis and treatment are continuous. This lecture will focus on a few of these new developments. The first step in making a diagnosis of neoplasia is aspiration cytology, although histopathology is needed for both definitive diagnosis and information on tumor grade. In addition to these commonly used tools, additional tests are available that can provide further information. In the case of round cell tumors, one such valuable tool is PARR (PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangement).