Clinical Oncology

Catalog description

The approach to diagnosis and treatment of cancer-bearing patients will be emphasized. Skills to master include fine needle aspirates and basic cytology, biopsy techniques (punch, wedge, pinch and tru-cut), bone marrow aspirate and core biopsy procedures and chemotherapy administration. A greater depth of understanding of the biologic behavior and treatment options of commonly seen tumor types (lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, etc.) and chemotherapy safety will be emphasized. Medical management of cancer-related problems as well as treatment of therapy-induced side effects will also be covered.