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Advances in Radiotherapy
& Nuclear Medicine Integrating pet nutrition with radiotherapy and nuclear medicine

Table 4. Additional emerging techniques
Emerging technique Description References
Immunonutrition Targeted nutritional interventions to modulate immune responses Smith et al. 26
Johnson et al. 9
Metabolomics analysis Profiling metabolic changes in response to nutritional interventions Brown et al. 2
Garcia et al. 6
Precision feeding Individualized feeding regimens based on genetic and metabolic factors White et al. 27
Martinez et al. 28
Nutraceutical supplementation Use of specialized nutrients or bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes Jones et al. 10
Lee et al. 29
Microbiome modulation Manipulation of gut microbiota to improve treatment outcomes Clark et al. 5
Patel et al. 30
Nanotechnology Delivery of nutrients or drugs at the nano-scale for targeted therapy Wang et al. 43,44
Chen et al. 4
Pharmacogenomics Personalized drug therapy based on genetic variations in drug metabolism Zhang et al. 48,49
Liu et al. 38
Epigenetic modification Modulation of gene expression through dietary interventions Yang et al. 47
Li et al. 37
Stem cell therapy Use of stem cells for tissue regeneration and immunomodulation Zheng et al. 49
Wang et al. 43
Targeted drug delivery Delivery of chemotherapy agents directly to tumor sites for enhanced efficacy Hu et al. 8
Zhou et al. 50

The integration of pet nutrition with radiation and Acknowledgments
nuclear medicine marks the beginning of a new age of
individualized and comprehensive care in veterinary None.
oncology. Veterinarians can enhance the potential of Funding
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various approaches and improve outcomes for companion
animals with cancer by promoting collaboration across None.
different disciplines, creating nutritional protocols based
on evidence, gaining a better understanding of how Conflict of interest
nutrition interacts with the body, and adopting innovative The author declares that he has no competing interests.
treatment strategies. To achieve meaningful advantages
for veterinary patients and their caregivers, it is crucial Author contributions
to prioritize ongoing research, education, and clinical This is a single-authored article.
innovation. These efforts will help to effectively implement
and apply these synergistic techniques. Ethics approval and consent to participate
5. Conclusion Not applicable.
Overall, combining pet nutrition with radiotherapy and Consent for publication
nuclear medicine represents a notable advancement in Not applicable.
veterinary oncology. This approach holds great potential
to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes. Availability of data
Understanding the complex relationship between diet
and cancer treatment highlights the need for a holistic, Not applicable.
patient-focused approach in veterinary care. Moreover, References
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