Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a handbook of veterinary care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, with emphasis on technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping nurses with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses promotes working as a team to provide optimal care for cancer patients.

Antony S. Moore, BVSc, MVSc, DACVIM(Onc), is co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia.

Angela E. Frimberger, VMD, DACVIM(Onc), co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia.

Contributors	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. x
Section Summary	p. xi
Basics of Oncology	p. 3
Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology	p. 5
Causes of Cancer in Pets	p. 9
Approaching the Cancer Patient	p. 13
Diagnosis of Cancer	p. 15
Staging of Cancer	p. 25
Treatment of Cancer	p. 43
General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment	p. 45
Surgery in Veterinary Oncology	p. 48
Radiation Therapy	p. 57
Chemotherapy	p. 67
Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy	p. 85
Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies	p. 90
Supportive Care of Patients	p. 95
Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation	p. 97
Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support	p. 113
Hematologic Support	p. 123
Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Care	p. 129
Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers	p. 133
Supporting the Patient's Human Family	p. 135
What About the Nurse's Emotional Experience?	p. 148
Oncologic Emergencies	p. 155
Hematologic Emergencies	p. 157
Febrile Neutropenia	p. 170
Metabolic Emergencies	p. 175
Anaphylaxis	p. 195
Extravasation Injury	p. 202
Urological Emergencies	p. 208
Bone Emergencies	p. 217
Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade	p. 222
Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients	p. 227
Lymphoma in Dogs	p. 229
Lymphoma in Cats	p. 236
Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs	p. 240
Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats	p. 244
Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs	p. 248
Osteosarcoma in Dogs	p. 252
Oral Melanoma in Dogs	p. 256
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats	p. 260
Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs	p. 264
Mammary Carcinoma in Cats	p. 269
Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs	p. 273
Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs	p. 277
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs	p. 281
Appendices	p. 285
BSA Conversion Charts	p. 287
Analgesics	p. 290
Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants	p. 292
Antibiotics	p. 294
Glossary of Cancer Terms	p. 296
Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference	p. 301
Index	p. 306
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