Diagnosing cancer cases in general practice – ‘Where do I start?’

Even cases that turn out to be more complicated still start with an exam.
Seeing neoplasia cases in primary care practice can be daunting and overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Like most medical cases, a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is the best place to start. You do not need to know details of prognosis and survival times of every type of cancer to come up with a good diagnostic plan and starting point with your clients.
In many cases, there is a waiting period for referral to a specialist and there are several tests that you can do in the primary care setting that will facilitate the appointment with a specialist and help your client to understand their pet’s disease and prognosis better, too. A potential cancer...