For dogs and cats in remission at 6 months, chemotherapy is discontinued and patients are rechecked monthly
for signs of recurrence.
Sadly, though, Harley's biopsy came back as a malignant spindle cell tumor which means he will have to be watched
for signs of recurrence.
Not exact matches
The NCI defines
recurrence as cancer that returns after a patient has had no
signs of out -
of - control cell growth
for at least a year.
Each chart was reviewed
for patient demographics, presenting symptoms and
signs, tumor location and size, imaging findings, extent
of surgical resection, histopathological findings, radiographic follow - up, tumor
recurrence, and clinical outcome.
Guided / recorded awareness exercises directed at increasing nonjudgmental awareness
of bodily sensations, feelings and thoughts Taking on problems with a position
of self - compassion Establishing an «action plan» made up
of strategies
for dealing with early warning
signs of relapse /
recurrence.
If surgical therapy is done, special care may not be required; however, you should always monitor your pet
for recurrence of clinical
signs.
For dogs that improve on the elimination diet, the next step is the challenge: the dog is fed the previous diet and observed for recurrence of clinical signs, which typically develop within 2 wee
For dogs that improve on the elimination diet, the next step is the challenge: the dog is fed the previous diet and observed
for recurrence of clinical signs, which typically develop within 2 wee
for recurrence of clinical
signs, which typically develop within 2 weeks.
Owner Responsibilities: If you allow your rat to participate in this study, you will be responsible
for bringing your rat to your veterinarian
for a routine visit every 6 months (or more often if you notice any mass
recurrence or any abnormal clinical
signs) and covering costs
of the anesthetic and surgical fees, post-operative treatments and hospitalization, as well as recheck examinations required
for your rat.
If one shows
signs of a
recurrence, isolate him to minimize the potential
for spreading the cough to other dogs.
Some cats may lose their need
for insulin treatments (termed «remission»), but even in these cases it is recommended that owners continue to monitor
for the
recurrence of clinical
signs of diabetes and keep the cat on a low carbohydrate diet.
For cats with bladder problems, increasing their water consumption will help prevent the
recurrence of clinical
signs.
In the latter stages
of the course patients develop an «action plan» that sets out strategies
for responding when they become aware
of early warning
signs of relapse /
recurrence.