VT47 - Not Your Grandfather's Chemo

General Veterinary Technician Session: Chemotherapy is often thought of in terms of its effects on human beings. This lecture aims to educate on the differences between treatment goals and side effects of chemotherapy on people and those of cats and dogs. Common chemotherapies discussed are carboplatin, doxorubicin, l-asparaginase, mechlorethamine, mitoxantrone, vinblastine, vincristine, chlorambucil, cyclophosphamide, lomustine, and toceranib. Administration, toxicities, and monitoring for each drug is reviewed, as well as chemotherapy safety for patients, staff, and clients.