Treatment, Medication & Supplement Directory
A comprehensive encyclopedia of medicines, chemotherapy protocols, targeted and immune therapies, supplements, Chinese herbal formulas, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) approaches, and supportive-care options used or discussed in canine and feline tumor care. Directory entries explain what each option is, where it may fit, its evidence and safety boundaries, and what to discuss with a veterinarian; they are references, not individualized prescriptions or rankings.
Lomustine (CCNU) in Veterinary Oncology: Delayed-Toxicity Safety Profile
Lomustine, also called CCNU, is an oral nitrosourea chemotherapy drug used by veterinary oncologists for selected cancers. Use in dogs and cats is generally extra-label and requires a…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Support: Product, Dose, and Evidence Questions
Omega-3 products are nutritional supplements, not cancer treatments. EPA and DHA content, total calories, oxidation control, formulation, and quality vary widely, and evidence from one condition or diet…
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Veterinary Rehabilitation During and After Cancer Care
Veterinary rehabilitation uses a medically supervised assessment and individualized plan to address pain, weakness, mobility limits, deconditioning, and functional goals. In oncology it must be coordinated with the…
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Urinalysis and Urine Culture in the Oncology Patient
Urine testing can assess concentration, blood, protein, sediment, and infection questions that matter before or during cancer treatment.
Read moreCardiac Assessment Around Potentially Cardiotoxic Cancer Therapy
Selected cancer drugs, tumors, symptoms, and comorbidities can make a cardiovascular baseline or follow-up relevant to treatment safety.
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Limb Amputation for Tumor Control or Pain Relief
Amputation may be discussed for selected limb tumors or uncontrollable limb pain after staging, mobility, comorbidity, and family goals are reviewed.
Read moreMetronomic Chemotherapy: Goal, Evidence, and Handling Boundary
Metronomic therapy uses regularly scheduled cytotoxic medication in selected plans; it remains prescription hazardous-drug treatment and is not simply gentle chemotherapy.
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Gabapentin as an Adjunct in Cancer Pain Plans
Gabapentin may be one component of multimodal pain or anxiety support, but effectiveness varies and sedation, weakness, kidney function, and compounded products need review.
Read morePrehabilitation Before Major Cancer Surgery
Prehabilitation prepares selected patients and households for surgery through safe conditioning, pain control, nutrition, equipment, and recovery planning without delaying urgent treatment.
Read moreRehabilitation After Limb Amputation
Post-amputation rehabilitation supports safe transfers, balance, remaining-limb loading, endurance, home access, and confidence after surgical clearance.
Read moreRange-of-Motion and Strengthening Exercises: Clearance Before Progression
Range-of-motion and strengthening exercises must match diagnosis, protected tissues, pain, healing phase, bone integrity, blood counts, and functional goals.
Read moreHarnesses, Slings, Carts, and Mobility Aids in Cancer Care
A properly selected and fitted aid can support transfers or walking, while a poor fit can create pain, pressure injury, falls, or caregiver strain.
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