The Abstract Podcast: Small Animal Oncology

Small Animal Oncology: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Fiedorowicz and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Expression of Topoisomerase II Alpha in Canine Colorectal Polyps, Adenomas and Adenocarcinomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70101

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• (00:02:12) Kuo and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Canine Oral Melanoma as a Translational Model for Human Mucosal Melanoma: Molecular Architecture, Immune Landscape, and Therapeutic Implications.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70103

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• (00:03:17) Ahrens and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Clinical Outcome and Histopathologic Assessment of Canine Perivulvar Mast Cell Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70104

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• (00:04:30) Suzuki and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Fluvastatin Plus Dipyridamole Suppresses Canine Hemangiosarcoma Growth in Patient-Derived Xenograft Models Through Lactate Dehydrogenase-Associated Cholesterol/Lipid Metabolism.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70097

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• (00:10:55) Sollier Podestá and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Cutaneous mast cell tumors in dogs: Association with gonadectomy.", Vol 48, pp. e000726, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm000726

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• (00:12:04) Öztürk and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Approach to the diagnosis of bilateral ureteral transitional cell carcinoma in a cat.", Vol 48, pp. e006826, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm006826

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• (00:07:31) Garg and colleagues, Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, "Integrated Multiomic Profiling Enhances Risk Stratification and Prognostication in Canine Osteosarcoma.", Vol 32, pp. 3668-3682, https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-25-4593

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• (00:08:40) Leitão and colleagues, Vaccine, "Autologous tumor-based vaccines in canine oncology: a systematic review of safety, immunogenicity, and therapeutic potential.", Vol 88, pp. 128836, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2026.128836

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• (00:09:49) He and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Development of therapeutic PD-1 monoclonal antibodies for treatment of canine tumor.", Vol 300, pp. 111189, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111189

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• (00:05:38) Im and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Variations on the rostral labial pivot flap for reconstruction of maxillary lip defects in four dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70148

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• (00:06:41) Yamaguchi and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Long-term outcome after resection and reconstruction using vaginourethroplasty for distal urethral leiomyosarcoma in a female dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70149

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: August 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Kadowaki and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Transcatheter arterial embolization for massive hepatocellular carcinoma in 18 dogs (2020-2025).", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0189

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• (00:02:33) Wong and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Survival outcomes in dogs treated with vinorelbine-based adjuvant treatment following surgical resection of grade II and III pulmonary carcinoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70183

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• (00:04:11) Herrera and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Longitudinal echocardiographic systolic changes in dogs receiving doxorubicin-based chemotherapy.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05707-1

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• (00:06:55) Mohallem and colleagues, Journal of proteome research, "Proteomic Signatures of Vemurafenib Resistance in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma Harboring the BRAFV595E Mutation.", Vol 25, pp. 4262-4275, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.6c00246

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• (00:05:36) Shen and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Retrospective Comparison of Survival, Tumour Reduction and Relapse Outcomes Following Oclacitinib and CCNU Treatment in Dogs With Canine Epitheliotropic T-Cell Lymphoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70115

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• (00:08:14) Weiss and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "An exploratory evaluation of the frequency of perioperative changes in electrolyte, acid-base, creatinine, glucose, and lactate variables in dogs and cats undergoing cranial surgery for tumor resection.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70138

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: August 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:30) Cook and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "The malignant potential of a canine incidental adrenal mass cannot be predicted by lesion size, but outcomes following laparoscopic adrenalectomy are excellent.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0708

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• (00:04:07) Kimura and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Diagnosis and clinical outcome of cats with primary appendicular bone tumors: 76 cases.", Vol 264, pp. 1005-1013, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0724

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• (00:05:39) Emdin and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "The incidence of vaccine-associated sarcomas in cats: a systematic review and meta-analysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70176

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• (00:07:18) Pal and colleagues, Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR, "Irreversible Electroporation of Spine Tumors in a Canine Model: Tumoricidal Effects and Neural Toxicity.", Vol 37, pp. 108857, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2026.108857

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• (00:09:01) Milhau and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Evaluation of ERG as a biomarker for immunohistochemical diagnosis of canine splenic hemangiosarcoma.", Vol 298, pp. 111132, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111132

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• (00:10:35) Villanueva-Saz and colleagues, Veterinary parasitology, "Reducing misclassification of monoclonal gammopathy in canine leishmaniosis: Added value of immunofixation to serum protein electrophoresis.", Vol 346, pp. 110843, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2026.110843

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• (00:00:51) Champion and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Recognition and reporting of histologic features in canine integumentary mast cell tumors: An assessment of interpathologist agreement.", 3009858261465445, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261465445

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:59) Pinard and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "CT-Based Radiomic Features Predict Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Dogs With Oral Malignancy: A Machine Learning Study Using Leave-One-Patient-Out Cross-Validation.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70092

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• (00:05:25) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:11:29) Karra and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Serial measurement of serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity and trypsin-like immunoreactivity concentrations in cats with chronic enteropathy", 1098612X261472195, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261472195

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• (00:06:59) Peng and colleagues, Molecular cancer therapeutics, "Development of tandem canine CAR T cells to enable comparative studies of aggressive B-cell lymphoma.", https://doi.org/10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-26-0365

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• (00:08:25) Wilsker and colleagues, Molecular cancer therapeutics, "PMS1 loss defines distinct mismatch repair complex deficiencies across dog and human cancers.", https://doi.org/10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-26-0249

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• (00:09:56) Mottier and colleagues, PloS one, "Identification of divergent PTPN11 mutations in canine histiocytic sarcomas reveals evidence of an independent clonal origin.", Vol 21, pp. e0345429, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0345429

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• (00:02:34) Lang and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Case Report: T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a Dog With Erythrophagia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70117

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• (00:03:57) Miller and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Analysis of ADVIA Myeloperoxidase Cytogram LUC Angle Does Not Distinguish Acute Myeloid Leukemia From Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70134

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Weisnicht and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Safety and Feasibility of Infusing Ex Vivo Expanded Allogeneic Canine Natural Killer Cells for the Treatment of Metastatic Solid Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70091

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• (00:02:32) Fang and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Enhancing EGFR Inhibition: Monensin and Erlotinib Synergize to Eliminate Cancer Stem Cells in Canine Mammary Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70085

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• (00:04:12) Zanardi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Canine gastric polyps are predominantly hyperplastic, and endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment associated with no recurrence during follow-up.", 1-12, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230

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• (00:05:39) Mon Hla and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Thymidine kinase 1 and lactate dehydrogenase activities in plasma and pleural effusion as biomarkers of feline mediastinal lymphoma: Clinical, viral and molecular correlates.", Vol 210, pp. 106325, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106325

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• (00:07:32) Rissi and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Histological and immunohistochemical features of oral telangiectatic osteosarcomas in dogs and their differentiation from oral haemangiosarcomas.", Vol 228, pp. 92-97, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.005

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• (00:12:06) Kumar and colleagues, Molecular biology reports, "Serum TP53 autoantibodies as a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for canine mammary tumours: comparative insights from human and experimental rat model.", 53, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-026-12368-8

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• (00:13:44) Pimenta and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Primary cervical aggressive fibromatosis with spinal cord compression in a cat.", 101085, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101085

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• (00:15:05) Tondo and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Vestibular syndrome associated with subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma in a cat.", 101088, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101088

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• (00:08:59) Aruvornlop and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Clinicopathological characteristics and clinical outcomes of multiple histological subtypes in feline mammary carcinomas.", 3009858261462564, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261462564

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• (00:10:31) Bertram and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Intratumoral distribution of anisokaryosis in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 3009858261465447, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261465447

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:55) Chrostek and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Identifies Variable Cervical Drainage and Metastatic Nodes Outside Traditional Sampling Sites in Canine Oromaxillofacial Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70090

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• (00:02:23) Wouters and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Comparison of Aerosolised and Traditional Tumour Margin Inking: A Prospective Blinded Histopathological Review in Canine Skin Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70089

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• (00:03:51) Sofia and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Surgery and Adjuvant Electrochemotherapy Compared to Surgery Alone for Treatment of Canine Incompletely Excised Soft Tissue Sarcomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70088

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• (00:05:35) Chen and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Anti-Canine Mammary Carcinoma Effects of mPP-Based Nano-Micelles Encapsulating DPIA.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70086

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• (00:10:01) Gruber and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Neoadjuvant intralesional triamcinolone is not associated with increased incidence of surgical site complications in dogs with cutaneous and subcutaneous mast cell tumors.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0311

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• (00:11:33) Dahl and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Aggressive sarcoma in a young dog initially suspected to be trauma-associated.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70164

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• (00:13:27) Wang and colleagues, AMB Express, "Preparation, characterization and application of feline CD3-specific single-domain antibodies.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-026-02093-7

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• (00:14:50) Nogueira and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Feline paraneoplastic hypereosinophilic syndrome associated with lymphocytic intestinal lymphoma.", Vol 48, pp. e000926, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm000926

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• (00:15:55) Frigerio and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx in a Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 5935429, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/5935429

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• (00:16:58) Adhikari and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "A Case Report of Proximal Radioulnar Osteosarcoma in a Great Dane Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 7060510, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/7060510

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• (00:08:51) Keil and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Primary pancreatic histiocytic sarcoma with peritoneal sarcomatosis in a cat.", Vol 228, pp. 69-74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.009

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• (00:18:00) Nowacka-Woszuk and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Dysregulation of miRNA expression and 3'UTR length variation in target mRNAs in the testes of dogs with cryptorchidism.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57690-0

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• (00:12:09) Tanaka and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Differences of immunoreactivity for luminal and myoepithelial cell markers and oxytocin receptor in canine normal mammary ducts and ductal tumors.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0143

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• (00:07:16) Ishigaki and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Temporary caval occlusion technique during right divisional hepatectomy for massive hepatocellular carcinoma with caudal vena cava compression/involvement in dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70133

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:04) Franchini and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Long-Term Outcome of Electrochemotherapy in the Treatment of Advanced Stages (T", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70087

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• (00:08:29) Horita and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Red blood cell distribution width may help distinguish canine gastrointestinal lymphoma from chronic inflammatory enteropathy and be a prognostic indicator.", Vol 264, pp. 882-891, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0684

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• (00:10:08) Goraya and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Partial cystectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy are associated with prolonged survival in dogs and cats with nontrigonal urothelial carcinoma (2010-2014).", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0721

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• (00:11:35) Salmina and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Nerve-sparing total prostatectomy with or without adjuvant chemotherapy is associated with a low rate of surgical complications, long-term continence and improved survival in 22 dogs with T1 to T3 prostatic tumours.", Vol 67, pp. 606-612, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70112

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• (00:05:28) Jenkins and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Doxorubicin as a Rescue Agent for Presumed Neoplastic Disease Causing Acute Intracavitary or Pulmonary Hemorrhage.", Vol 62, pp. 151-160, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7539

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• (00:07:00) Simon and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Palpation and Computed Tomography as Surrogates for Lymph Node Cytology in Dogs With Sinonasal Cancer.", Vol 62, pp. 143-150, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7427

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• (00:13:08) Tagawa and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Individualized circulating tumor DNA monitoring in two dogs with malignant melanoma.", Vol 88, pp. 930-934, https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0492

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• (00:14:32) Park, Veterinary medicine and science, "Clinical Remission of an Unresectable Presumptive Haemangiosarcoma in a Dog Treated With Toceranib, Piroxicam, and Propranolol: A Case Report.", Vol 12, pp. e71043, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71043

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• (00:04:00) Silva and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "PD-L1 expression and tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes as prognostic factors in canine mammary tumors.", Vol 63, pp. 587-596, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858251415320

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• (00:02:33) Gutti and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Incorporating Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Improves Management of Canine Urothelial Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study.", Vol 67, pp. e70196, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70196

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:58) Catarino and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Raman Spectroscopy for Differentiating High- and Low-Grade Canine Cutaneous Mast Cell Tumours.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70083

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• (00:04:35) Tollefson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Ultrasonographic features of gastric mucosal hypertrophy in dogs receiving chronic omeprazole: a retrospective case series.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0297

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• (00:05:52) Muscatello and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Computer-aided Image Analysis for PDL1 assessment in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma.", 106758, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106758

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• (00:06:55) Holanda and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Prognostic factors in cats with squamous cell carcinoma treated with electrochemotherapy.", 106755, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106755

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• (00:08:12) Tan and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Unilateral phaeochromocytoma in a dog with pre-existing, long-standing primary hypoadrenocorticism: a case report.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05640-3

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• (00:09:19) Cunha and colleagues, Cancers, "Evaluation of Clinical Outcomes in Dogs with Malignant Intranasal Tumors Treated with Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study of 40 Cases.", 18, https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18122013

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• (00:10:34) O'Neill and colleagues, Companion animal health and genetics, "Giant dog breeds under primary veterinary care in the UK: demography, common disorders and mortality.", 13, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-026-00152-7

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• (00:11:28) Hwang and colleagues, Gene, "A pilot single-case longitudinal multi-omics of canine oral melanoma characterizes endogenous mutation patterns and radiotherapy-associated responses.", 150281, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2026.150281

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• (00:12:53) Kato and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Immunohistochemical characterization of immune cell and metabolic markers in canine prostate carcinoma.", Vol 228, pp. 56-62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.05.005

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• (00:14:05) Smaniotto and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Extraskeletal osteosarcoma in two Guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus).", Vol 228, pp. 30-36, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.05.007

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• (00:15:01) Zhu and colleagues, Journal of nanobiotechnology, "Virus-like particles in cancer immunotherapy: bridging human and veterinary medicine through one health.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-026-04703-9

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• (00:16:07) Mohallem and colleagues, Journal of proteome research, "Proteomic Signatures of Vemurafenib Resistance in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma Harboring the BRAF", https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jproteome.6c00246

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• (00:17:24) Haake and colleagues, PloS one, "Extremes on the benign-malignant tumour spectrum: Distinct transcriptomic landscapes between two common canine perianal neoplasms based on the hallmarks of cancer.", Vol 21, pp. e0351773, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0351773

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• (00:18:44) Franchini and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Electrical resistance measurement in feline cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma treated with electrochemotherapy: a pilot study.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-59069-7

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• (00:02:10) Nowell and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Canine Cutaneous Epitheliotropic Lymphoma (CTCL).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70098

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• (00:03:30) Rossmeisl and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Magnetic resonance imaging of primary central nervous system neoplasms of dogs and cats: Basic concepts for diagnostic pathologists.", 3009858261461763, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261461763

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• (00:19:55) Camargo and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Combining lipiodol-based indirect radiography and intraoperative methylene blue for sentinel lymph node mapping in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11369-z

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• (00:21:04) Lima and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Sedative and anesthetic-sparing effects of perioperative full-spectrum cannabis oil in female dogs undergoing unilateral mastectomy and ovariohysterectomy.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11367-1

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:06) Ahrens and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "The Definitive-Intent 10-Fraction Radiotherapy Protocol ('The Zurich Protocol') Yields Lasting Tumour Control and Survival in Dogs With Intracranial Meningiomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70081

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• (00:12:27) Heidemann and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Cerebral hemangioma in a 5-month-old Chow Chow dog displaying seizures of acute onset.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00872-7

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• (00:13:31) Kaabinejadian and colleagues, iScience, "Presentation of identical tumor antigen peptides by canine and human MHC class I.", Vol 29, pp. 115975, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.115975

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• (00:04:47) Rodrigues-Jesus and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hidden in plain sight: searching for occult micrometastases and isolated tumour cells in feline mammary carcinomas.", Vol 228, pp. 23-29, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.001

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• (00:05:54) da Silva Ribeiro and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "SET protein expression in canine neoplasms: evaluation of predictive potential.", Vol 228, pp. 16-22, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.03.003

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• (00:14:52) Galarraga and colleagues, Journal of evolutionary biology, "Evolutionary History and Life History Traits Influence Cause-Specific Mortality in Domestic Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jeb/voag046

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• (00:08:12) Caceres and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "A Retrospective Evaluation of Oral Lymphoma in 75 Dogs (2019-2022): Clinical and Histopathological Features.", 8987564261459587, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261459587

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• (00:07:01) Hartmann and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Disseminated histiocytic sarcoma in 2 FeLV-positive cats in Brazil.", 10406387261452652, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261452652

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• (00:02:30) Mason and colleagues, Molecular therapy. Oncology, "Combined radiation and ", Vol 34, pp. 201243, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omton.2026.201243

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• (00:09:22) Yamamoto and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Extrahepatic biliary obstruction due to ampullary carcinoma in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0459

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• (00:10:16) Giorgini and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Methylation analysis of LINE-1 elements in canine cutaneous mast cell tumors.", 101082, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101082

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• (00:11:26) Patergiannakis and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Plant extracts and phytochemicals in canine and feline mammary cancer models: current evidence and comparative perspectives.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11336-8

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• (00:03:43) Maskell and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Closure of a massive truncal defect post sarcoma resection by using the preserved skin from the amputated forelimb in a cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70127

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Small Animal Oncology: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:03) Pope and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Use of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilisation System Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Limb-Sparing in Six Dogs With Presumptive Appendicular Osteosarcoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70082

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• (00:03:54) Mizuno and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Survival outcomes in canine nasal tumors treated with megavoltage radiation therapy with or without toceranib phosphate: a retrospective study of 279 cases.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0135

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• (00:05:33) Nascimento and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Pilot evaluation of a liquid biopsy test for longitudinal monitoring of disease status in dogs undergoing treatment for multicentric lymphoma.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05599-1

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• (00:06:52) Megquier and colleagues, Communications medicine, "Impact of preanalytical factors on liquid biopsy in the canine cancer model.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01630-6

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• (00:09:39) Nemoto and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Comparison of three irradiation ways with Monte Carlo calculation for the feline lymphoma with orthovoltage radiation therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0305

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• (00:08:03) Leitão and colleagues, Vaccine, "Autologous tumor-based vaccines in canine oncology: a systematic review of safety, immunogenicity, and therapeutic potential.", Vol 88, pp. 128836, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2026.128836

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• (00:02:32) Ehara and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic hepatectomy using en bloc hilar pedicle control in dogs with hepatic masses.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70124

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]