Small Animal Clinical Oncology College Hour Presentation November 11, 2005

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Small Animal Clinical OncologyCollege Hour
PresentationNovember 11, 2005
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Small Animal Clinical Oncology

• Where we started
• Who we are now
• How the Service works
• Options available for patients

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Small Animal Oncology at TAMU1978 - Present

• DVM Univ. of Missouri, 1973
• TAMU Clinical Pathology residency, 1974-76
• Faculty, Univ. of Missouri, 1976-1978
• Faculty, TAMU, 1978-present
• Professor
• Diplomate, ACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology)

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Small Animal Oncology at TAMU1978-Present

• DVM LSU, 1982
• Intern UGA
• TAMU IM residency 1983-1986
• Barton meltdown period
• Faculty, TAMU 1986-present
• Professor
• Diplomate, ACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology)

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Small Animal Oncology The Barton/Rogers
Millennium
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The Small Animal Oncology Service
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The Small Animal Oncology Service
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The Small Animal Oncology Service
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Small Animal Clinical OncologyTeaching
Responsibilities
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Small Animal Clinical Oncology Patient and Owner
Care
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The Small Animal Oncology Service

• Referral Only Service
• In-House Oncology Consultation
• Consultation with Veterinarians

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The Small Animal Oncology Service

• In-house cytology collection and submission
• In-house cytology consultation
• Intraoperative cytology

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The Small Animal Oncology Service - Case
Management

• Referral
• History and examination by student
• Examination by DVM

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The Small Animal Oncology Service Case
Management

• Diagnostic testing
• Treatment options
• Proceed with customized plan

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The Small Animal Oncology Service Customized
Treatment
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The Small Animal Oncology Service Customized
Treatment
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The Small Animal Oncology Service Customized
Treatment
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Oncology Treatment Options Definitive Surgery
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Oncology Treatment Options Palliative or
Adjunctive Surgery
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Oncology Treatment Options - Surgery
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Oncology Treatment Options Radiation Therapy

• Teletherapy
• Cobalt 60
• Brachytherapy
• Iridium 192
• Strontium 90

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Oncology Treatment Options Radiation Therapy
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Oncology Treatment Options Radiation Therapy
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Oncology Treatment Options Palliative or
Adjunctive Radiation
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Challenges for Radiation Therapy at TAMU

• Estimated life of current Cobalt source 2-3
  years
• Linear accelerators are standard of care
• Cases requiring radiation with Lin accel referred
  or not accepted
• Required therapy modality for Oncology patients
• Needed for residency program and new hires

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Oncology Treatment Options - Chemotherapy

• Responsive tumors
• Palliative therapy
• Systemic therapy

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Oncology Treatment Options Chemotherapy

• Toxicity Issues
• Patient
• Client
• Veterinary Personnel

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Oncology Treatment Options Chemotherapy

• Toxicity Issues
• Patient
• Client
• Veterinary Personnel

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Chemotherapy Safety for Personnel
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Chemotherapy Safety for Personnel
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Chemotherapy Safety for Personnel
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Oncology Treatment Options Supportive Care
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Academic Service

• Dr. Barton
• Chair, Dept. Promotion Tenure Committee
• Curriculum Committee
• Leads Dept. in Teaching Hours
• Coordinator, VSAM 954, VSAM 955 and VMID 921
• Cytology elective
• SA Repro elective
• Promotion Comm III

• Dr. Rogers
• Associate Department Head
• Clinical Scheduling Coordinator
• Intern/Resident Coordinator
• Oncology elective
• Oncology House Officer rounds
• Promotion Comm III

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The Small Animal Oncology Service
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Questions?