Confidence in Cancer Care: Practical Approaches to Lymphoma Diagnosis and Management

Course overview

Lymphoma is a common cancer in dogs, often presenting as painless enlargement of lymph nodes. There are several forms, with multicentric lymphoma being the most common. Diagnosis is typically made through fine needle aspiration (FNA) or biopsy, sometimes followed by advanced tests like flow cytometry to distinguish B-cell from T-cell lymphoma. Treatment usually involves chemotherapy, with CHOP protocols (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, prednisone) being most effective, and survival times averaging 12-14 months for treated dogs. Prognosis depends on factors like immunophenotype and disease stage, with B-cell lymphoma generally responding better than T-cell. Early diagnosis and treatment significantly improve outcomes.