Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice provides you with all the tools needed to diagnose, stage, and manage the many different disease entities known as "cancer." This manual is designed to provide you with easy-to-access, clinically relevant details for complete care of the small animal cancer patient, while considering the needs, concerns, and capabilities of the client. It provides quick reference sections for information not included in current oncology texts, including drug interactions and resources for participation in clinical trials. All information is well referenced and the reference section on the accompanying website includes links to the original and related articles.
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Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice March 2010
"This is a very practical and readable book, which will be useful at all levels of general practice, catering for those who just need to find a quick snippet of information as well as those who require considerably more depth."
Veterinary Practice, June 2010
"This comprehensive text enhanced by very high quality photographs and diagrams would make an ideal immediate addition to the bookshelves of any veterinary student, intern, resident or general practitioner looking to develop their knowledge of oncologic diseases in dogs and cats." Journal of Small Animal Practice, Iain A. Grant BVSc MRCVS DipACVIM
"It is well suited for the practicing veterinarian who has a growing need for rapid, practical help in the fi eld of veterinary oncology. This book provides a logical approach to diagnosis and therapy of cancer in the daily general practice... Overall, the book appears very appealing to the reader with its blue and red coloured titles, numerous illustrations, photographs and tables. The goal of the editors to create a practice guide, which is regularly used when managing small animals with cancer, is certainly met." EJCAP, Autumn 2010
"This book is written by leading and practising USA- based veterinary oncologists, with contributions from board specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathologists and imagers, which reassures the reader about the uality of the text's context. It is presented in a colourful, neat and well-organised manner, which is easy to read...In summary, this book covers the main tumours in depth, is a good reference for the basic principles of veterinary oncology and is certainly recommended for the practice bookshelf."
Vet Record, April 2012
Part 1 Cancer Principles and Concepts
1. Pathophysiology and Tumor Cell Growth
2. Genetic Basis of Cancer
3. Veterinary Cancer Etiology
A. Environmental, Chemical, and Physical Carcinogens
B. Viral Carcinogenesis
C. Hormonal Impact on Carcinogenesis
Part 2 Evidence-Based Approaches to Cancer in Companion Animals
4. Cancer Epidemiology and Statistics
5. Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies
Part 3 Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
6. Methods of Tumor Diagnosis: Fine-Needle Aspiration and Biopsy Techniques
7. The Cytology of Neoplasia
8. Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading
9. Imaging Methods in Cancer Diagnosis
A. Radiography
B. Ultrasound
C. Endoscopy
10. Advanced Imaging Modalities
A. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
B. Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
C. Nuclear Scintigraphy
11. Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Part 4 The Management of Cancer
12. Chemotherapy
A. Basic Chemotherapy Principles
B. Chemotherapy Drug Interactions
C. Safe Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs
D. Chemotherapy Preparation
E. Chemotherapy Administration
F. Formulary and Sources of Chemotherapeutic Agents
13. Managing Oncologic Emergencies
A. Tumor- and Treatment-related Complications
B. Treatment of Chemotherapy Extravasations
C. Transfusion Considerations
14. Surgical Interventions in Cancer
15. Radiation Therapy
A. External Beam Radiation Therapy (Teletherapy) and Brachytherapy
B. Radioisotopes in Cancer Therapy
C. Management of Radiation Toxicity and Complications
16. Immunotherapy
17. Photodynamic Therapy
18. Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient
A. Prevention and Management of Nausea and Vomiting
B. Nutritional Management of the Cancer Patient
C. Assessment and Management of Pain in the Cancer Patient
D. Palliative Care for the Cancer Patient
Part 5 Specific Malignancies - A Head-to-Tail Approach
19. Nervous System Neoplasia
20. Tumors of the Head and Neck
A: Oral Tumors
B: Nasal Tumors
C: Ocular and Periocular Tumors
D: Aural Tumors
E: Skull Tumors
F: Esophageal Tumors
G: Laryngeal and Tracheal Tumors
21. Tumors of the Thoracic Cavity
A: Primary Respiratory Tumors
B: Mediastinal Tumors
C: Metastatic Respiratory Tumors
D: Rib and Pleural Tumors
E: Cardiac and Heart-based Tumors
22. Tumors of the Abdominal Cavity
A: Stomach Tumors
B: Intestinal Tumors
C: Liver, Gall Bladder, and Non-endocrine Pancreatic Tumors
D: Splenic Tumors
E: Female Reproductive Tumors
F: Mammary Tumors
G: Male Reproductive Tumors
H: Renal Tumors
I: Bladder and Urethral Tumors
J: Prostate Tumors
23. Tumors of the Skin, Subcutis, and Other Soft Tissues
A: Skin Tumors
B: Nail Bed Tumors
C: Foot Pad Tumors
D: Mast Cell Tumors
E: Soft-tissue Sarcomas
F: Histiocytic Diseases
G: Perianal and Anal Sac Tumors
24. Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System
25. Tumors of the Hematopoietic System
A: Lymphoma
B: Leukemia
C: Multiple Myeloma
26. Tumors of the Endocrine System
A: Adrenal and Pituitary Tumors
B: Thyroid Tumors
C: Parathyroid Tumors
D: Pancreatic Tumors
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