How to talk to clients about pet cancerAugust 31, 2016Client communication is an important part of what we do daily as veterinarians. When a cancer diagnosis has been made, this communication can be challenging in many respects due to the emotional shock of diagnosis, preconceived notions about cancer and cancer therapy, and difficulty with end-of-life discussions.
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Highlights from the Third World Veterinary Cancer CongressAugust 16, 2016Southern Brazil and nearby Iguazu Falls was the setting in late May for the Third World Veterinary Cancer Congress. The Brazilian, European, Japanese and American cancer societies organized key lectures, which served to nourish the hope, education and collaborative efforts of the 439 attendees representing 27 countries.
How studying cancer in dogs will help humansJuly 11, 2016Using rodent models to study cancer in people hasn’t benefited people much. In recent years, computer studies have furthered knowledge about cancer treatments, but you can’t conduct clinical drug trials on computers.
How Dr. Raelene Wouda is helping fight cancer in animals and humansJune 13, 2016Raelene Wouda, a clinical veterinary oncologist and Kansas State University assistant professor of clinical sciences, is conducting clinical trials to treat cancers in dogs, cats and other companion animals.
Why there is much to learn about cannabis, cancerDecember 2, 2015The search for plant-based cancer cures turns up exciting prospects such as curcumin (from the Indian spice turmeric) and medicinal mushrooms from Asia. Scientific research is highlighting myriad mechanisms of each of these promising plants, finding pro-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing benefits.
