Aside from the plan prescribed to treat a pet’s cancer, we have to ensure that we are addressing a number of factors that contribute to a pet’s quality of life and their overall health and wellbeing. In this session we will highlight several important aspects of supportive care for the cancer patient.

Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) is a painful disease. Dr. Tim Fan will create an understanding of the basic physiology of pain and then turn the focus to its generation when associated with malignant bone tumors. Specific therapeutic strategies for managing osteosarcoma pain will be highlighted.

Dr. Matt Arkans will then expand on the discussion of pain management including the role of physical therapy, other integrative modalities (laser therapy and acupuncture), sleep management and some newer pharmacologic approaches to pain management using ketamine and medicines like Solensia and Librela. He will address the importance of nutritional care of patients and support of caregivers related to cancer treatment logistics and end-of-life decision-making.

Running time: 1 hr 18 mins
Approved for 1.25 hrs of CE credit by AAVSB RACE and NY State

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