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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101394215991
ISBN-139781394215997
eBay Product ID (ePID)7074295560
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Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Publication Year2025
SubjectVeterinary Medicine / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorPenelope Thomas
FormateBook
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Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
eBook FormatPortable Document Format
Table Of ContentList of Contributors ix Introduction xi Acknowledgments xiii Section Summary xv About the Companion Website xvii Section 1 Basics of Oncology 1 1 Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology 3 2 Causes of Cancer in Pets 7 Section 2 Approaching the Cancer Patient 13 3 Diagnosis of Cancer 15 4 Staging of Cancer 29 Section 3 Treatment of Cancer 49 5 General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment 51 6 Surgery in Veterinary Oncology 55 7 Radiation Therapy 65 8 Chemotherapy 79 9 Receptor Inhibitors and Small Molecule Inhibitors 95 10 Immunotherapy 97 11 Intralesional Therapies 99 12 Electrochemotherapy 101 13 Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy 103 14 Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies 107 Section 4 Supportive Care of Patients 111 15 Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation 113 Patricia Suomala 16 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support 129 Patricia Suomala 17 Hematologic Support 139 18 Euthanasia and End-of-life Patient Care 145 Section 5 Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers 149 19 Supporting the Patient's Human Family 151 Nicole Edwards 20 What About the Nurse's Emotional Experience? 163 Nicole Edwards Section 6 Oncologic Emergencies 169 21 Hematologic Emergencies 171 Lee Garrod 22 Febrile Neutropenia 183 Lee Garrod 23 Metabolic Emergencies 189 Lee Garrod 24 Anaphylaxis 209 Lee Garrod 25 Extravasation Injury 217 Lee Garrod 26 Urological Emergencies 225 Lee Garrod 27 Bone Emergencies 233 Lee Garrod 28 Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 239 Lee Garrod Section 7 Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients 245 29 Lymphoma in Dogs 247 30 Lymphoma in Cats 255 31 Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs 261 32 Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats 267 33 Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs 273 34 Osteosarcoma in Dogs 277 35 Oral Melanoma in Dogs 283 36 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats 287 37 Histiocytic Sarcoma in Dogs 291 38 Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs 295 39 Mammary Carcinoma in Cats 301 40 Urothelial Carcinoma in Dogs 305 41 Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs 311 42 Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs 317 43 Thyroid Carcinoma in Dogs 321 Section 8 Appendices 325 Appendix 1 BSA Conversion Charts 327 Appendix 2 Analgesics 329 Appendix 3 Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants 331 Appendix 4 Antibiotics 333 Appendix 5 Glossary of Cancer Terms 335 Appendix 6 Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference 341 Index 347
SynopsisComprehensive, straightforward oncology learning resource with coverage of diagnosis, staging, treatment, support, and common emergencies and cancer types Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a straightforward educational resource that imparts a basic understanding of practical oncology therapy from the technician perspective thorough coverage of diagnosis and staging, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, pain management, GI support, most cancer types, analgesics, antiemetics, appetite stimulants, and antibiotics. This newly revised and updated Second Edition covers the many advances in veterinary medicine and oncology since the original edition was published in 2009. Readers will find detailed information on oncological emergencies, including hematologic, metabolic, urological, and bone emergencies, as well as common cancers in veterinary patients, including lymphoma and mammary carcinoma in both cats and dogs, along with a number of canine-centric cancers. The book includes nearly 400 images and figures to elucidate key concepts. A series of helpful appendices assists readers in the practical application of concepts discussed throughout the book. With content presented in a logical order, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses includes information on: Basics of oncology, covering fundamental concepts in the field and causes of cancer in pets, as well as the processes behind diagnosing and staging cancers Treatment of cancer through surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, receptor and small molecule inhibitors, immunotherapy, intralesional therapies, and electrochemotherapy Supportive care of patients through comfort, pain management, physical rehabilitation, gastrointestinal and nutritional support, and hematologic support Support for pet owners and caregivers, including communicating with the patient's human family and supporting the nurse's emotional experience Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is an essential reference on the subject for veterinary nurses and technicians seeking the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, especially those undergoing diploma, certificate, and bachelor's degrees in Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA in particular.
