Dr. Sara Allstadt is an Associate Professor of Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and practiced small and large animal medicine and surgery for three years before pursuing a residency in oncology at the University of California-Davis. Her publications encompass a variety of cancer-related topics, including round cell tumors, sarcomas, bladder cancer, and novel cancer therapies.
Small Animal Medicine
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Monday, June 30, 2025
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Chemotherapy Decision Making: Mistakes I’ve Made
This session is made up of oncology case studies reviewing common challenges and mistakes that are noted when utilizing chemotherapy in general practice. We will review these challenges, how to avoid them, and how to appropriately manage them when encountered.
2:40 PM-3:40 PM
Managing the End of the Road: Palliative Care and Pain Management for the Cancer Patient
This session will review how to manage common symptoms and secondary sequalae of cancer noted in order to maintain quality of life for dogs and cats until the owner is ready to consider humane euthanasia. Palliative care protocols for common tumors will be reviewed. We will also review how to counsel owners on when it is “time” to consider humane euthanasia and what symptoms to look for. Common pain management strategies will also be reviewed.
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Canine Lymphoma: A Review from Diagnosis to Treatment
Lymphoma is still one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in dogs and it’s important to move quickly once it’s been recognized. Dogs that are clinical have a worse prognosis than dogs that are clinically normal. There are a number of easy diagnostics that can be performed prior to referral to a specialist that can set a patient up for success. We will review common diagnostic tests and prognosis to help arm the general practitioner with the knowledge to work these patients up prior to referral and help counsel owners on the expectations and prognosis of their patients with lymphoma.
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