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International Guidelines for Veterinary Tumor Pathology: A Call to Action.

Donald J Meuten¹, Frances M Moore², Taryn A Donovan³

¹6798North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.

Veterinary Pathology

|July 20, 2021

Summary

Standardizing veterinary tumor assessment is crucial for reproducible oncologic studies. This initiative provides guidelines and protocols for consistent tumor evaluation, enhancing veterinary cancer research and patient care.

Keywords:

guidelines oncology protocols standardization validation

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Veterinary Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Minimal methodological standardization exists for veterinary tumor assessment.
Few published protocols and grading schemes have been validated in veterinary medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the lack of standardization in veterinary tumor assessment.
To provide standard guidelines and protocols for evaluating specific tumor types.
To establish a living repository of updated information for veterinary pathologists.

Main Methods:

Development of standard guidelines for tumor assessment parameters.
Creation of protocols for evaluating specific tumor types.
Publication of detailed information as supplemental "living documents" on a dedicated website.

Main Results:

Established standardized guidelines and protocols for veterinary tumor assessment.
Created a website (www.vetcancerprotocols.org) for ongoing updates and collaboration.
Aimed to improve reproducibility and confidence in oncologic study results.

Conclusions:

Standardization of tumor assessment is essential for advancing veterinary oncologic pathology.
This initiative facilitates collaboration, reproducibility, and strengthens clinical research.
The guidelines will improve veterinary cancer research and ultimately enhance patient care.