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Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Practical chemotherapy in veterinary practice (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:David M. Vail, DVM, DACVIM The majority of neoplastic disorders presenting to the practitioner are manageable in the practice setting and advances in cancer chemotherapeutics are realized virtually every year.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Gastrointestinal neoplasms in dogs and cats (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:Rance Sellon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM Primary gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasia is an important differential diagnosis for a dog or cat with vomiting or diarrhea, especially chronic vomiting or diarrhea, anorexia and weight loss, particularly animals that are middle-aged and older.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS Diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors (Proceedings) April 1, 2009 By:Richard A. LeCouteur, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, DECVN The major goals of therapy for a brain tumor have been to control secondary effects, such as increased intracranial pressure or cerebral edema, and to eradicate the tumor or reduce its size.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Collaborative cancer program to benefit animals and humans March 4, 2009 Minneapolis/St. Paul -- The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, in conjunction with the university's Masonic Cancer Center, has established a new Animal Cancer Care and Research (ACCR) program.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Web program answers canine cancer questions February 1, 2009 Denver — Canine cancer is the subject of an online presentation from Morris Animal Foundation.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Anal sac adenocarcinoma in dogs: Identifying and treating February 1, 2009 By:Meredith Gauthier, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), Lisa G. Barber, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), Kristine E. Burgess, MS, DVM, DACVIM (oncology) Early detection and aggressive treatment are essential in the successful management of this tumor.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Foundation offers online canine-cancer presentation January 14, 2009 Denver -- An online presentation on canine cancer, during which three leading veterinary oncologists answer questions submitted by dog owners, breeders and others, is available on the Morris Animal Foundation's (MAF) Web site.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Histologic prognostic factors for feline osteosarcoma January 1, 2009 By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS From this report, histologic analysis of tissues in cats with osteosarcoma will aid clinicians in providing a prognosis for owners, especially if incomplete surgical resection (unclean margins) occurs.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE Is hypotonic water effective as an adjuvant therapy for canine mast cell tumors? January 1, 2009 By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS This study's design limited the biases (nonrandomized patient population, complete tumor resection) inherent in previous studies that showed a decrease in mast cell tumor recurrence in dogs after deionized water injection and surgery.

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