Canine and Feline Lymphoma: Challenges and Opportunities for Creating a Paradigm Shift

With rare exceptions, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) remains a fatal disease in dogs and cats. Although our understanding of the disease continues to grow through research, the impact of this research has yet to be translated into significant increases in survival times for affected patients. To highlight the importance of this disease, the editorial team of Veterinary and Comparative Oncology have constructed this themed issue highlighting current research in this field. This short introductory review aims to provide a synopsis of some of the key areas of global research interest, identify the challenges to clinical progress and finally will offer an optimistic view of new developments which aim to enhance the lives of our patients.