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Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

ISBN: 9780813812762 | 0813812763
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Pub. Date: 12/15/2009

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
Oncology for the Veterinary Technician and Nurse 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 the Veterinary Technician and Nurse promotes working as a team to provide optimal care for cancer patients.With chapters on treatment stra... MORE
Contributorsp. viii
Acknowledgmentsp. ix
Introductionp. x
Section Summaryp. xi
Basics of Oncologyp. 3
Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncologyp. 5
Causes of Cancer in Petsp. 9
Approaching the Cancer Patientp. 13
Diagnosis of Cancerp. 15
Staging of Cancerp. 25
Treatment o... MOREp. 43
General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatmentp. 45
Surgery in Veterinary Oncologyp. 48
Radiation Therapyp. 57
Chemotherapyp. 67
Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapyp. 85
Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapiesp. 90
Supportive Care of Patientsp. 95
Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitationp. 97
Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Supportp. 113
Hematologic Supportp. 123
Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Carep. 129
Support for Pet Owners and Caregiversp. 133
Supporting the Patient's Human Familyp. 135
What About the Nurse's Emotional Experience?p. 148
Oncologic Emergenciesp. 155
Hematologic Emergenciesp. 157
Febrile Neutropeniap. 170
Metabolic Emergenciesp. 175
Anaphylaxisp. 195
Extravasation Injuryp. 202
Urological Emergenciesp. 208
Bone Emergenciesp. 217
Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponadep. 222
Common Cancers in Veterinary Patientsp. 227
Lymphoma in Dogsp. 229
Lymphoma in Catsp. 236
Mast Cell Tumor in Dogsp. 240
Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Catsp. 244
Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogsp. 248
Osteosarcoma in Dogsp. 252
Oral Melanoma in Dogsp. 256
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Catsp. 260
Mammary Carcinoma in Dogsp. 264
Mammary Carcinoma in Catsp. 269
Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogsp. 273
Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogsp. 277
Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogsp. 281
Appendicesp. 285
BSA Conversion Chartsp. 287
Analgesicsp. 290
Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulantsp. 292
Antibioticsp. 294
Glossary of Cancer Termsp. 296
Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Referencep. 301
Indexp. 306
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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.



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