Associate Professor Colorado State University / Flint Animal Cancer Center Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Presentation Description / Summary: This session focuses on the oncologist’s approach to diagnosing, staging, and managing solid gastrointestinal neoplasia in small animals. The presentation will cover prognostic factors, available treatment modalities, and evidence-based therapeutic strategies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and multimodal approaches. Attendees will gain insight into how oncology integrates with other specialties to optimize outcomes and quality of life for affected patients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain the principles of tumor staging and prognostication in small animal gastrointestinal neoplasia.
Upon completion, participants will be able to outline current and emerging therapeutic options, including medical and multimodal approaches.
Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in treatment planning and case management.
