title: Cancer screening tests for small animals.
abstract: Cancer is increasingly more common. Several tests for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in companion animals have been developed. Screening tests discussed include those for lymphoid neoplasia, hemangiosarcoma, and transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. None of these tests should be used in isolation for diagnosis. Vincristine and doxorubicin are mainstays in the treatment of canine lymphoma. However, it is important and accepted practice to test individuals of predisposed breeds for this mutation before administering these drugs in a lymphoma protocol.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University, 1010 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36839, USA. Electronic address: ses0034@auburn.edu.
authors.forename: Stephanie E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Schleis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D055088:Early Detection of Cancer / Q000662:veterinary*; D006394:Hemangiosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Cancer; Companion animals; Diagnosis; Screening tests