Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin cancer in dogs and cats - new treatments available
By Martin, Pamela D & Argyle, David J·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2013·Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Advances in the management of skin cancer.
Plain-English summary
Skin cancer is a common issue for both people and pets, including dogs and cats. New techniques are helping veterinarians create treatments that specifically target the cancer cells. While traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation have improved, some types of skin cancer, like melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma, still lead to serious health problems and can be fatal. This summary highlights the latest advancements in treating skin cancer in pets and compares them to human treatments. Overall, while there are new options available, some skin cancers remain challenging to treat effectively.
Abstract
Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world today in both humans and our pet population. Advances in molecular techniques are now affording us an opportunity to develop therapeutics targeted at specific cancer-related cellular pathways. However, despite progress in conventional treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, and the new targeted therapies, some cancers, such as melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma, continue to cause significant mortality and morbidity. This short synopsis is not complete but is aimed at providing an insight into current advanced treatments and horizon therapies for cutaneous malignancies in dogs and cats with comparative aspects.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23331695/