Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for pets with cancer - what to know
By Aiken, Sean W·Published in Clinical techniques in small animal practice·2003·Animal Medical Center, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Principles of surgery for the cancer patient.
Plain-English summary
When a pet has cancer, it's important for a team of specialists, including an oncologist (cancer doctor), surgeon, and pathologist, to work together to figure out the best way to treat them. Before surgery, they need to identify the type of tumor, how serious it is, how big it is, and how healthy the pet is overall. This information helps create a personalized treatment plan that gives the pet the best chance for recovery. The article discusses the key steps for evaluating and managing pets with cancer who need surgery.
Abstract
The appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer are most correctly made through the cooperative efforts of a team of specialists, including an oncologist, surgeon, and pathologist. Preoperative determination of the tumor type and histologic grade, extent of the mass, and the patient's health status will result in the most comprehensive course of action. Diagnosis and staging of the tumor are paramount to preparing an optimal treatment plan. To ensure the best possible outcome, the preoperative, surgical, and postoperative plan should be customized to the individual cancer patient and their owner while following given guidelines. This article describes the basic principals for evaluation and operative management of the surgical oncology patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12831065/