General Overview
General Overview
Oncology has become one of the fastest growing fields in small animal practice, as clients and veterinarians are becoming increasingly open-minded about treating pets with cancer. The adage „cats are not small dogs“ holds true especially in oncology. Etiology, incidence, clinical symptoms, tumour biology, treatment and prognosis of feline cancer often differ significantly from that of dogs.
Unfortunately for feline practitioners, most small animal seminars are heavily biased towards canine medicine with cats not getting their fair share.
“Feline Oncology” is specifically designed to provide feline practitioners with the “A to Z” of cancer in cats. It will start with the diagnostic approach to the feline cancer patient, including biopsy taking, staging procedures, diagnostic imaging options as well as practical cytology sessions. There will be a detailed discussion of the most common feline tumours in clinical practice. A major emphasis will be on interactive and case oriented work using a systematic approach to the feline cancer patient including recognizing symptoms, interpreting imaging findings and choosing staging tests. Further, there will be a comprehensive discussion of cancer treatment options and on formulating suitable therapeutic plans.
This course is ideal for veterinarians with little or no previous knowledge in veterinary oncology, but also highly suitable for feline practitioners, who want to deepen their understanding of feline oncology and get up-to-date with the current state of clinical research. Major topics of feline oncology will also be covered in Oncology I-III, but the Feline Oncology course details feline tumour in significantly greater detail.
ESAVS oncology is a comprehensive study program consisting of currently 5 one-week modules. Further, there are 2 additional stand-alone and/or intensive courses on specific topics available (Feline Oncology & Master Class in Medical Oncology (in planning)) that can also be attended alone and independently of the other 5 modules.
Topics:
Feline Oncology includes the following topics (preliminary):
- Etiology, epidemiology and tumour biology in cats
- Diagnostic imaging and tumour staging methods
- Biopsy techniques & tumour cytology
- Principles of surgical oncology including reconstruction in oncologic surgery
- Principles of chemotherapy & radiation oncology
- Cutaneous neoplasms
- Lymphoma & other haematopoietic tumours
- Tumours of the respiratory tract
- Urinary tract tumours & mammary tumours
- Tumours of the skeletal system
- Oral, gastrointestinal & hepatosplenic tumours
- Important feline endocrine tumours
- Interactive case management
Language
All modules will be held in China, in the English language with consecutive translations in Chinese.
Bonus prerecorded videos [to be watched before, during or after the course]:
1. Feline skin tumours: overview and general approach (Schmidt)
2. Important chemo drugs for feline cancer (Schmidt)
3. Principles of radiotherapy for feline oncology patients (Schmidt)
4. Feline cutaneous lymphoma (Schmidt)
5. Feline parathyroid tumours (Schmidt)
6. Feline insulinoma (Schmidt)
7. Feline thymoma and mediastinal masses
5th November 2023 (Day 0), Dr. Schmidt [recorded videos]
180 min
Feline cancer epidemiology
Tumour biology and etiology of cancer in feline patients
Diagnostic approach to the feline cancer patient
Lunch Break
240 min
Chemotherapy & radiotherapy principles and practice
Important chemo drugs for feline cancer
6th November 2023, Dr. Schmidt
30 min (starting at 8:00)
Q&A on day 0 topics
180 min
Feline skin tumours: a short overview
Principles of Feline Tumor Cytology
Lunch Break
240 min
Cytology CASES [independent study in groups (tablets)]
Feline lymphoma: overview and diagnosis
7th November 2023, Dr. Schmidt
180 min (starting at 9:00)
Feline lymphoma: treatment strategies
Feline lymphoma: case management
Lunch Break
240 min
Feline lymphoma: case management continued…
Short overview: feline leukaemias, plasma cell tumours, histiocytic disorders
CASE-BASED: Feline mast cell tumours & haemangiosarcomas
8th November 2023, Prof. Lapsley
60 (120) min
How do you take good biopsies & Principles of oncologic surgery & reconstructive surgery in the feline cancer patient
30 (60) min
Supportive & palliative care for feline cancer patients
Recognition and management of pain in feline cancer patients
Lunch Break
30 (60) min
CASE-BASED: Feline UV-light induced squamous cell carcinoma & Bowen’s disease
60 (120) min
CASE MANAGEMENT: Feline soft-tissue sarcomas
30 (60) min
Feline bone tumours
9th November 2023, Dr. Schmidt, Prof. Lapsley
30 (60) min
Feline mammary tumours (Dr. Schmidt)
60 (120) min
Tumours the feline respiratory tract (Dr. Schmidt)
Lunch Break
120 (240) min
CASE-BASED: feline oral, salivary, gastrointestinal, hepatic and anal sac tumours (excl. intestinal LSA) (Prof. Lapsley)
10th November 2023, Dr. Schmidt, Prof. Lapsley
45 (90) min
CASE-BASED: important feline endocrine tumours I (Dr. Schmidt)
Feline thyroid & parathyroid tumours (Dr. Schmidt)
45 (90) min
Feline genitourinary tract tumours (excl. LSA) (Prof. Lapsley)
Lunch Break
90 (180) min
CASE-BASED: important feline endocrine tumours II (Dr. Schmidt)
Feline insulinoma (Dr. Schmidt)
Feline acromegaly (Dr. Schmidt)
Feline hyperaldosteronism (Dr. Schmidt)
30 (60) min
Closing & Certificates (Dr. Schmidt & Prof. Lapsley)
Course Masters
Dr. Jarno Schmidt
ECVIM-CA (DE)
Hofheim, Germany
Prof. Dr. Janis Lapsley
DVM, DACVS-SA (US)
The Ohio State University, USA
Course Location
Small Animal Hospital Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Registration and Fees
Discount tuition fee for Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, China, Pakistan, Lebanon and Vietnam: EURO 1.500,–
Early registration: Euro 1.400,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 6 August 2023)
Discount tuition fee for Macao, South Korea and Taiwan: EURO 1.900,–
Early registration: Euro 1.800,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 6 August 2023)
Tuition fee for Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Canada, USA and Japan: EURO 2.300,–
Early registration: Euro 2.200,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 6 August 2023)
Related Courses
| Feline Oncology, Shenzhen/China, Dr. Schmidt | 05. - 10. Nov 2023 | |
| Oncology 4: Oncology Case Management (Course 4/5), Beijing/China, Dr. Schmidt | 13. - 17. Nov 2023 | |
| Oncology 1: Tumour Biology, Diagnostic and Treatment Options & Skin Tumours (Course 1/5), TBA/China, Dr. Schmidt | 15. - 19. Apr 2024 | |
| Oncology 2: Hematopoietic Tumours, Tumours of the Digestive Tract & Bone Tumours (Course 2/5), TBA/China, Dr. Schmidt | 24. - 28. Jun 2024 | |
| Oncology 5, TBD /China, Dr. Schmidt | 09. - 13. Dec 2024 | |
| Oncology 2: Hematopoietic Tumours, Tumours of the Digestive Tract & Bone Tumours (Course 2/5), Bangkok/Thailand, Dr. Schmidt | 16. - 20. Dec 2024 |
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