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Review
. 2014 Sep;44(5):871-81.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2014.05.007. Epub 2014 Jul 14.

Cancer screening tests for small animals

Stephanie E Schleis  1
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Cancer screening tests for small animals

Stephanie E Schleis. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Cancer is increasingly more common. Several tests for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in companion animals have been developed. Screening tests discussed include those for lymphoid neoplasia, hemangiosarcoma, and transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. None of these tests should be used in isolation for diagnosis. Vincristine and doxorubicin are mainstays in the treatment of canine lymphoma. However, it is important and accepted practice to test individuals of predisposed breeds for this mutation before administering these drugs in a lymphoma protocol.

Keywords: Cancer; Companion animals; Diagnosis; Screening tests.

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