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Verdinexor (Laverdia) is a chemotherapy (anticancer) agent used to slow the growth and spread of lymphoma in dogs. It comes in tablet form. Verdinexor is considered a hazardous drug, so it is essential to avoid accidental exposure.
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Visceral vascular tumors are tumors which arise from blood vessels. The main tumor types are hemangiosarcomas (cancerous) and hemangiomas (benign). The clinical signs vary depending on the location of the tumor. Surgery is the recommended treatment option. Given the highly metastatic nature of hemangiosarcoma, chemotherapy is also recommended.
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Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. These diseases most often result in an abnormal mass of tissue (tumor). Cancer develops when damaged or abnormal cells survive and continue to divide when they should have died. This handout outlines some factors that can contribute to the development of cancer, as well as signs, tests, and treatments.