Oncology of Companion Animals

The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge pertaining to the pathogenesis, multidisciplinary diagnostics, and treatment of tumors in dogs and cats. The latter aspect is addressed through a structured, practical approach based on clinical cases. The course begins with the interaction with the owner and the clinical examination, progressing to sample collection techniques and the fundamental clinical-pathological, laboratory, anatomopathological, molecular, and imaging diagnostic findings. Additionally, students will acquire essential practical insights into clinical staging and oncological therapy.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: The students should be capable of conducting basic diagnostic investigations and performing appropriate sample collections for laboratory analysis. Furthermore, they must interpret laboratory results in conjunction with clinical examination findings to define the most suitable therapy and monitoring approach.
Autonomy of Judgment: Independently, the students should be able to utilize information derived from scientific databases and recent oncology literature concerning the primary oncological pathologies in companion animals.
Communication skills: The student should be adept at communicating scientific work content related to veterinary oncology to peers. Additionally, they must be able to interact with the animal owner to gather information about the recent and past medical history, and to communicate the results of diagnostic investigations, prognosis, and therapeutic possibilities.
Learning Ability: The students must demonstrate an appropriate study and learning method aimed at the practical application of acquired knowledge to real clinical cases.