Cancer is a common disease in pets and one of the main causes of death. Over the past decade, our knowledge of cancer in animals has increased rapidly, and today several treatment options exist to treat canine and feline cancer patients. 

In “Oncology 2”  will build up on Oncology 1 and address some of the most common canine and feline tumours including haematopoietic neoplasms and oral, gastrointestinal, pancreatic & hepatosplenic tumours.

There will be a wet-lab microscopy session practicing blood smear and lymph node cytology. A major emphasis of the course will be again on understanding how to approach a patient with cancer. There will be lots of interactive and case oriented work using a systematic approach to the cancer patient including recognizing symptoms, interpreting radiographic findings, choosing correct staging procedures and formulating a therapeutic plan. 

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.

• Handling chemotherapy adverse effects and complications
• Canine and feline lymphoma
• Leukaemias & plasma cell tumours
• Chemotherapy of lymphoma & other haematopoeitic tumours
• Cytology of lymph nodes and blood smears 
• Feline mast cell tumors 
• Principles of surgical oncology of oral, gastrointestinal, pancreatic & hepatosplenic tumours
• Oral, gastrointestinal, pancreatic & hepatosplenic tumours
• Interactive case management sessions (miscellaneous tumors)
• Feline bone tumours