Synopsis

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Despite numerous advances in the field of radiation therapy and increasing utilization of radiation in the treatment of veterinary cancer patients, there is minimal high-level evidence to guide clinical decision making. This is particularly true when it comes to recommendations for how to best utilize radiation in the management of several commonly treated tumor types including nasal tumors, anal sac adenocarcinoma and osteosarcoma.

In this session, we will summarize the relevant clinical situations when these controversies arise and review the existing evidence and clinical dogma as applicable. After the summary, a panel of 4 radiation oncologists will discuss and address how each of us approach these situations in our clinical practice and invite perspectives and ideas from attendees.

After attending this session, an attendee should gain a better understanding of the variety of ways that different radiation oncologists approach these clinical decisions.