Specific Prevention and Screening Recommendations
Specific Prevention and Screening for Cancer in Cats
| Type of Cancer | Risk Factors | Prevention Recommendations | Screening Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | Siamese | Repro Hormones? | Neuter, Frequent Palpations |
| Lymphoma | FeLV exposure | Confinement | Frequent exams |
| Oral Tumors | FIV infection, dental Inflammation | Prudent Vacc use | Frequent exams |
| Vacc-Assoc Sarc | Rabies & Felv vacc. | Unknown | V.A. S. Task Force Reccs. |
Specific Prevention and Screening for Cancer in Dogs
| Type of Cancer | Risk Factors | Prevention Recommendations | Screening Recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anal/Perianal Gland | Male | Neuter | Rectal, perirectal exam |
| Adrenal Tumor | Unknown | Unknown | Abdominal US, lab tests |
| Bladder Cancer | Female, Small Size, Old Age | Limit insecticide use,weight control | US if dysuria, hematuria; urine dx |
| Bone Cancer | Body Size, Anatomic Site | Unknown | Early radiograph if lame |
| Brain Cancer | Boxer | Unknown | MR? |
| Breast Cancer | Ovaries | Neuter | Frequent palpation |
| Hemangiosarcoma | G.Shep, G.Ret | Unknown | Abd US |
| Lymphoma | Various Breeds | Herbicides Avoidance | Frequent LN palpation |
| Nasal Tumors | Passive smoke | Avoidance | CT |
| Oral Tumors | Unknown | Unknown | Freq exams, dent prophylaxis |
| Pulmonary Tumors | Passive smoke | Avoidance | Thoracic radiographs |
| Reproductive Cancers | Unknown | Neuter Female | US/Male - palpate |
| Thyroid | Unknown | Unknown | Frequent exam |
| Skin | Boxer ,Lack of pigment | UV radiation avoidance | Skin mass topography maps |