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This document is an editorial published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. The editorial discusses advances in veterinary endocrine oncology, specifically focusing on tumors of hormone-producing glands such as the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and adrenal gland in dogs and cats. The editorial highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating these cancers, involving specialists in endocrinology, surgery, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. The editorial also mentions recent genomic studies that have improved our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of certain endocrine cancers in animals. The document includes several articles that provide updates on the clinicopathologic features, management, surgical techniques, and potential therapeutic targets for endocrine cancers in companion animals. [Extracted from the article]

Psychosomatic medicine has been known to play a pivotal role in the management of complex medical cases by providing a bridge between the physical disease and psychological distress. This case study focuses on a 42-year-old Saudi female diagnosed with breast cancer and generalized anxiety disorder. In addition to anxiety, the patient had a history of obsessive-compulsive personality traits, which contributed to her reluctance to undergo mastectomy. Significant challenges and noncompliance with treatment were caused by her unwillingness and inadequate interaction with the medical team. An integrated multidisciplinary strategy including psycho-oncological interventions was necessary because of the complexity of this case. Communication issues were addressed through the concerted efforts of the specialist teams. A comprehensive patient-practitioner understanding was established, which enabled the teams to persuade the patient to undergo surgical intervention. Overcoming her initial resistance, the patient eventually complied with the treatment plan, leading to a successful surgery. Postsurgical evaluations using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale indicated a significant reduction in anxiety levels. This case underscores the critical contribution of psychosomatic medicine to healthcare, especially in challenging situations that demand additional resource allocation, further highlighting the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, efficient communication, and patient-practitioner rapport in healthcare outcomes., Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work., (Copyright © 2024, Alatawi et al.)