Surgical Management of Common Skin Cancers

1.0 CE Credit Hour / Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA

Overview:

This session will discuss commonly diagnosed skin malignancies in dogs and cats. We will discuss general principles of surgical oncology and management of tumors in challenging areas. Case examples provided.

Learning Objectives:

- Become familiar with the most common skin cancers in dogs and cats

- Understand basic principles of surgical oncology

- Become familiar with recommended surgical margins for common skin tumors

- Be familiar with appropriate methods of closure following tumor removal

- Understand prognosis for common skin cancers of dogs and cats

          Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA

          Justin Ganjei, DVM, DACVS-SA

          Dr. Justin Ganjei received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Following veterinary school he went on to complete a 1-year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a 1-year internship in small animal surgery. He completed his 3-year residency in small animal surgery with Veterinary Surgical Centers in Northern Virginia in 2016 and became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2017. Since then he has remained as staff surgeon with Veterinary Surgical Centers. Dr. Ganjei performs a wide variety of both soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, but has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, interventional radiology, and pain management. He is a strong advocate of advancing veterinary medicine to be able to offer the most up-to-date and highest quality of surgery and medicine while minimizing pain and complications. Dr. Ganjei regularly lectures at numerous veterinary conferences throughout the country and is a consultant for the Veterinary Information Network. He enjoys training residents, interns, and teaching veterinary students and is thrilled to recently have been appointed adjunct assistant professor at his alma matter, the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

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          This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.

          This activity is sponsored by VetScapel, Aesculight, LLC