Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Metronomic chlorambucil therapy for dog bladder cancer
By Tennant, Bryn·Published in Companion Animal·2013·Capital Diagnostics, SAC Veterinary Services, SRUC·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Small Animal Review
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with transitional cell carcinoma (a type of bladder cancer) was treated with a low-dose, continuous schedule of chlorambucil, a chemotherapy drug. This approach, known as metronomic therapy, has been found to be effective in managing this cancer in dogs. The treatment aimed to slow the growth of the tumor and improve the dog's quality of life.
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Abstract
Introduction: Metronomic therapy with chlorambucil is effective in the management of transitional cell carcinoma in the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2013.18.9.414