Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Principles of treatment for canine lymphoma.
- Journal:
- Clinical techniques in small animal practice
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Ettinger, Susan N
- Affiliation:
- Animal Medical Center · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine lymphoma is a type of cancer that is commonly found in dogs. It can show up in different ways, depending on where it is in the body, such as in the lymph nodes, digestive system, chest, or skin. The best way to treat this cancer is with chemotherapy, which is effective and often leads to a complete remission, meaning the cancer goes away for a time. Dogs that receive this treatment usually feel better and can maintain a good quality of life. While chemotherapy is the main treatment, other options like surgery or radiation may be used in specific cases.
Abstract
Canine lymphoma is one of the most commonly diagnosed canine neoplasms. It is helpful to classify lymphoma anatomically, because these forms each have common histories and clinical signs. Anatomic forms include multicentric, alimentary, mediastinal, and cutaneous forms. Because lymphoma is a systemic disease, systemic chemotherapy is the most appropriate modality for its treatment. Lymphoma cells are sensitive to chemotherapy, and complete remission rates are high when these patients are treated with conventional chemotherapy. Treated dogs maintain a good quality of life, and treatment can provide resolution of many presenting signs and abnormalities. The fundamental goals of chemotherapy are to induce a durable remission and to re-induce a remission after one or more relapses. Other therapies, such as surgery and radiation therapy, are appropriate in certain situations. Prognostic factors will also be summarized.
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