Owners’ perception of carboplatin in conjunction with other palliative treatments for cancer therapy
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Bowles, Danielle
Robson, Mark
Galloway, Pru
Walker, Lyndon
Robson, Mark
Galloway, Pru
Walker, Lyndon
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Date
2010-02
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Journal Article
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Keyword
carboplatin
quality of life
palliative care
feline neoplasm
canine neoplasm
quality of life
palliative care
feline neoplasm
canine neoplasm
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
Citation
Bowles, D., Robson, M., Galloway, P., & Walker, L. (2010). Owners’ perception of carboplatin in conjunction with other palliative treatments for cancer therapy. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 51(2), 104–112. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00891.x
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine owners’ perception of their pet’s quality of life during treatment with carboplatin for a variety of canine and feline neoplasms. METHODS: Owners were contacted via a postal questionnaire and asked questions regarding their perception of chemotherapy in pets and their perception of carboplatin treatment in their pet. RESULTS: Twenty-eight (59%) of owners responded to the questionnaire. Forty-three percent of owners had not considered chemotherapy in pets before treatment; however, after treatment, 89% of owners supported its use. Sixteen (57%) patients had mild to severe side effects. Most patients experienced mild side effects, including lethargy and loss of appetite. Quality of life during treatment was reduced compared with prediagnosis quality of life however at its best was significantly improved compared with pretreatment quality of life. Eighty-nine per cent of respondents did not regret treating their pet. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Carboplatin is well tolerated by both owners and pets. Most patients have either no side effects or experience mild lethargy or inappetence. Carboplatin treatment, either alone or in conjunction with other medications, should be considered as a palliative treatment in both dogs and cats with susceptible neoplasms.
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Wiley-Blackwell
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10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00891.x
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British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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