Organized byQuadam Veterinary
Addressed to Veterinarians
ABOUT THE COURSE This course provides a comprehensive and clinically oriented overview of veterinary oncology for general practitioners working with dogs and cats. The course is designed to bridge the gap between oncology referral centers and everyday clinical practice, focusing on practical decision-making, realistic treatment goals, and quality-of-life–centered care.
Participants can expect an in-depth review of cancer biology, diagnostic approaches, staging, and treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, metronomic therapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care. The program places special emphasis on the tumors most frequently encountered in general practice—such as lymphoma, mast cell tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, carcinomas (including urogenital and neuroendocrine tumors), and multiple myeloma—addressing both canine and feline patients.
Throughout the course, attention is given not only to tumor control but also to treatment tolerability, management of adverse effects, paraneoplastic syndromes, pain control, and ethical decision-making. By the end of the program, attendees will be better equipped to diagnose cancer, discuss prognosis and treatment options with pet owners, initiate appropriate therapies, monitor response and toxicity, and prioritize patient welfare throughout the disease course.
PROGRAM Approved for 24 hours of continuing education. RACE Program Number: 20-1389814
WEEK 1 Therapeutic modalities in veterinary oncology.
WEEK 2 Diagnostic workup and supportive treatment in cancer patients.
WEEK 3 Chemotherapy in dogs and cats.
WEEK 4 Cancer of the respiratory system (I): nasal planum and intra-nasal tumours.
WEEK 5 Cancer of the respiratory system (II): intra-nasal lymphoma in cats and pulmonary tumours.
WEEK 6 Mesenchymal neoplasia (I): bone tumours.
WEEK 7 Mesenchymal neoplasia (II): other sarcomas.
WEEK 8 Lymphoprolipherative disorders (I).
WEEK 9 Lymphoprolipherative disorders (II).
WEEK 10 Mast cell tumours in dogs and cats.
WEEK 11 Mammary tumors and urothelial carcinoma in dogs and cats.
WEEK 12 Tyrosin kinase inhibitors and their application in veterinary medicine.
WEEK 13 Case studies.
Throughout the course, Dr. Serra will answer participants’ questions and present numerous clinical scenarios for discussion.
THIS COURSE IS NOT A WEBINAR NOR SCHEDULED AT SPECIFIC TIME
This course includes a practical and flexible syllabi so that you can follow the lessons, exams and activities at your own pace. It offers great time flexibility allowing you to join the tutor any time at your convenience: as many times and how you desire.
This practice-oriented course will offer a series of audiovisual lessons and exams. Between the lessons the tutor will be available in interactive sessions, where learning is further optimized through questions/answers, forum, case discussions, quizzes, and much more (all the course material will belong to you for a minimum of one additional year). You also will have the opportunity to interact with other veterinarians. Unlike other forms of e-learning, this online course offers a high level of interaction between students and with the tutor.
THE LEARNING METHOD:
1. Constant presence of the teacher during the entire duration of the course, and available to answer any questions raised by the students. Besides, the teacher sets different interactive activities for the students.
2. The course is attended simultaneously by all students. Enhancing students’ sharing and participatory experience is a Quadam hallmark.
3. All lessons are audiovisual and available at any time.
