VTMED 6608

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VTMED 6608
Clinical Oncology

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

Management and prevention of cancer in companion animals represents a significant component of the practice of veterinary medicine.  The focus of this clinical rotation is the development of a comprehensive set of skills necessary for a veterinarian to become an advocate for the client/patient with cancer.  These skills include appropriate initial evaluation of animals with cancer; sensitive and effective client and referring veterinarian communication; ability to access relevant information from numerous sources related to cancer management;and ability to  understand and apply principles of surgical, medical and radiation oncology as well as techniques specifically related to minimize pain and treatment-related side effects in cancer patients.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: fourth-year veterinary students.

When Offered Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Clinic. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1388 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • May 20 - Aug 25, 2024

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Clinic. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1380 VTMED 6608   CLN 302

    • TBA
    • May 20 - Aug 25, 2024

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Clinic. 

  • 2 Credits S/U NoAud

  •  1427 VTMED 6608   CLN 303

    • TBA
    • May 20 - Aug 25, 2024

    • Balkman, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)