VTMED 6608

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VTMED 6608
Clinical Oncology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

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 effects in cancer patients.

When Offered Fall, spring, summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: third- and fourth-year veterinary students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: VTMED 5510.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Summer. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1043 VTMED 6608   CLN 301

    • TBA
    • May 18 - Aug 9, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Vet Med Summer. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  1028 VTMED 6608   CLN 300

    • TBA
    • May 18 - Aug 9, 2015

    • Balkman, C

  • Department Consent Required (Add)