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Radiation therapy in the horse
1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California at Davis, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|January 19, 1999
Abstract:
This article covers the principles and applications of radiation therapy in horses. The goal in treating tumors by irradiation is tumor control with minimum treatment complications. Various treatment techniques are available to achieve this goal. The prognosis depends on many factors such as the extent and location of the tumor, tumor type and tumor cell proliferation. Radiation therapy is a very effective treatment modality for equine tumors but logistical reasons limit its impact in equine oncology.