Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice

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ISBN: 9781416031833 | 1416031839
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 12/1/2009

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Providing readers with all the tools needed to diagnose, stage, and manage the many different disease entities known as "cancer," this manual contains clinically relevant details for complete care of the small animal cancer patient. Includes access to accompanying Web site.

Cancer Principles and Concepts
Pathophysiology and Tumor Cell Growth
Genetic Basis of Cancer
Veterinary Cancer Etiology
Environmental, Chemical, and Physical Carcinogens
Viral Carcinogenesis
Hormonal Impact on Carcinogenesis
Evidence-Based Approaches to Cancer in Companion Animals
Cancer Epidemiology and Statistics
Clinical Trial Design and Access to Clinical Research Studies
Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
Methods of Tumor Diagnosis: Fine-Needle Aspiration and Biopsy Techniques
The Cytology of Neoplasia
Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Tumor Grading
Imaging Methods in Cancer Diagnosis
Radiography
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Advanced Imaging Modalities
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Scintigraphy
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
The Management of Cancer
Chemotherapy
Basic Chemotherapy Principles
Chemotherapy Drug Interactions
Safe Handling of Chemotherapy Drugs
Chemotherapy Preparation
Chemotherapy Administration
Formulary and Sources of Chemotherapeutic Agents
Managing Oncologic Emergencies
Tumor- and Treatment-related Complications
Treatment of Chemotherapy Extravasations
Transfusion Considerations
Surgical Interventions in Cancer
Radiation Therapy
External Beam Radiation Therapy (Teletherapy) and Brachytherapy
Radioisotopes in Cancer Therapy
Management of Radiation Toxicity and Complications
Immunotherapy
Photodynamic Therapy
Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient
Prevention and Management of Nausea and Vomiting
Nutritional Management of the Cancer Patient
Assessment and Management of Pain in the Cancer Patient
Palliative Care for the Cancer Patient
Specific Malignancies - A Head-to-Tail Approach
Nervous System Neoplasia
Tumors of the Head and Neck
Oral Tumors
Nasal Tumors
Ocular and Periocular Tumors
Aural Tumors
Skull Tumors
Esophageal Tumors
Laryngeal and Tracheal Tumors
Tumors of the Thoracic Cavity
Primary Respiratory Tumors
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory Tumors
Rib and Pleural Tumors
Cardiac and Heart-based Tumors
Tumors of the Abdominal Cavity
Stomach Tumors
Intestinal Tumors
Liver, Gall Bladder, and Non-endocrine Pancreatic Tumors
Splenic Tumors
Female Reproductive Tumors
Mammary Tumors
Male Reproductive Tumors
Renal Tumors
Bladder and Urethral Tumors
Prostate Tumors
Tumors of the Skin, Subcutis, and Other Soft Tissues
Skin Tumors
Nail Bed Tumors
Foot Pad Tumors
Mast Cell Tumors
Soft-tissue Sarcomas
Histiocytic Diseases
Perianal and Anal Sac Tumors
Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System
Tumors of the Hematopoietic System
Lymphoma
Leukemia
Multiple Myeloma
Tumors of the Endocrine System
Adrenal and Pituitary Tumors
Thyroid Tumors
Parathyroid Tumors
Pancreatic Tumors
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