Canine Lymphoma: The Cancer You'll See Most — and the One With Options

Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, DVMCaninePre-RACE approval · 0.5–3 CE creditsFree Preview

Lymphoma is the most common canine cancer and one of the most treatable — but managing it well requires mastery of WHO staging, immunophenotyping, CHOP protocol dosing, side effect management, and the honest relapse conversation. Follow Biscuit, a 7-year-old Golden Retriever, from his wellness exam cytology through CHOP induction, complete remission, relapse, and lomustine rescue. Earn RACE CE credit (approval pending; hours assigned at approval).

Learning Objectives

  • 1Apply the WHO clinical staging system (Stages I-V, substages a/b) and identify the single most powerful prognostic variable in canine multicentric lymphoma
  • 2Distinguish B-cell from T-cell lymphoma using flow cytometry markers and interpret the prognostic implications for remission duration and overall survival
  • 3Calculate BSA-based CHOP protocol doses, manage myelosuppression and hemorrhagic cystitis prophylaxis, and differentiate extravasation management between vincristine and doxorubicin
  • 4Evaluate evidence-based integrative oncology adjuncts — including turkey tail PSP, omega-3 fatty acids, and acupuncture — and apply the antioxidant timing rule around doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide
  • 5Select appropriate rescue protocols for relapsed lymphoma based on time-to-relapse and immunophenotype, and apply the HHHHHMM quality-of-life framework to guide end-of-treatment decisions

Course Syllabus

  1. 1
    Meet Biscuit — The Lumps That Changed EverythingPreview

    module-1-meet-biscuit

    8 min
  2. 2
    Classification and Staging — Not All Lymphomas Are Equal

    module-2-classification-staging

    8 min
  3. 3
    Chemotherapy Protocols — The Options Conversation

    module-3-chemotherapy-protocols

    9 min
  4. 4
    Integrative Oncology Support

    module-4-integrative-support

    7 min
  5. 5
    Relapse and Rescue — When First Remission Ends

    module-5-relapse-rescue

    8 min
  6. 6
    Biscuit's Journey — Treatment, Response, and the Long View

    module-6-case-resolution

    8 min

Final Assessment

10 questions · Passing score: 70%

Complete all course modules to unlock the assessment. Upon passing, your CE certificate will be generated automatically.