Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Practical update on canine lymphoma
- Journal:
- In Practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Gear, Robyn
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that can affect dogs, and while it’s not usually curable, chemotherapy can help improve a dog's quality of life for a longer time. This article talks about different ways to treat lymphoma in dogs and explains how veterinarians can classify and diagnose this condition. If your dog has been diagnosed with lymphoma, discussing chemotherapy options with your vet could be beneficial for managing the disease.
Abstract
LYMPHOMA is the most rewarding cancer to treat with chemotherapy. Although a cure is hardly ever achieved and rarely the primary goal, chemotherapy can provide a good quality of life for the patient for a prolonged period of time. This article discusses the treatment options for managing lymphoma in dogs. An article published in the September issue (In Practice, volume 31, pp 380‐384) described the classification of canine lymphomas and outlined how they may be diagnosed.
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