{"product_id":"oncology-for-veterinary-technicians-and-nurses-isbn-9780813812762","title":"Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses","description":"\u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a handbook of cancer care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, emphasizing technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping veterinary support staff with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, \u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e promotes working as part of a team to provide optimal care for dogs and cats with cancer. \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Contributors viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection Summary xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1. Basics of Oncology 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Causes of Cancer in Pets 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2. Approaching the Cancer Patient 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Diagnosis of Cancer 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Staging of Cancer 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3. Treatment of Cancer 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Surgery in Veterinary Oncology 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Radiation Therapy 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Chemotherapy 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4. Supportive Care of Patients 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation 97\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatricia Suomala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support 113\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePatricia Suomala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Hematologic Support 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Care 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5. Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Supporting the Patient’s Human Family 135\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNicole Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. What About the Nurse’s Emotional Experience? 148\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNicole Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6. Oncologic Emergencies 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Hematologic Emergencies 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Febrile Neutropenia 170\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Metabolic Emergencies 175\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Anaphylaxis 195\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Extravasation Injury 202\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Urological Emergencies 208\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Bone Emergencies 217\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 222\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7. Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Lymphoma in Dogs 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Lymphoma in Cats 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Osteosarcoma in Dogs 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Oral Melanoma in Dogs 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Mammary Carcinoma in Cats 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36. Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37. Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 8. Appendices 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. BSA Conversion Charts 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Analgesics 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Antibiotics 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Glossary of Cancer Terms 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 306\u003c\/p\u003e  \"A comprehensive and unique resource for veterinary technicians, nurses, students, and assistants who care for dogs and cats with cancer. The book is aimed primarily at technicians in specialty practices; however, it will be useful to all nursing staff who care for pets with cancer.  The treatment section is a great guide for anyone administering or caring for patients receiving radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The real strength of the book is in the coverage of supportive care... and the emphasis on the importance of quality of life. Finally, summaries of common cancers in dogs and cats, as well as appendices for quick reference on commonly used drugs, ensure that this book will be an often-used reference for technicians who care for pets with cancer.\" (\u003ci\u003eJAVMA,\u003c\/i\u003e June 2010)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAntony S. Moore\u003c\/b\u003e, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), is co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia, and an Adjunct Professor on the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, Australia.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela E. Frimberger\u003c\/b\u003e, VMD, Diplomate ACVIM (Oncology), is co-director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer on the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is a handbook of cancer care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, emphasizing technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping nurses with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, \u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e promotes working as part of a team to provide optimal care for dogs and cats with cancer.  \u003cp\u003eWith chapters ranging from treatment strategies and owner support to emergencies and clinical cases for specific diseases, the book is a comprehensive guide to nursing the veterinary cancer patient.  An appendix also provides quick reference to conversion charts, as well as information on supplementation and dosing, to allow fast access to key information. \u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e is an important resource for the growing number of technicians seeing cancer patients, as well as for specialty oncology technicians and technician students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive guide to cancer care aimed at the veterinary technician or nurse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmphasizes the technician’s role throughout, including technical procedures, staging, and patient support\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePromotes working as a team to provide optimal cancer care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers topics ranging from treatment strategies to owner support and emergency care, with clinical cases for specific diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes appendices for quick reference to essential charts and dosing information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989715075301,"sku":"NP9780813812762","price":90.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813812762.jpg?v=1761785219","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/oncology-for-veterinary-technicians-and-nurses-isbn-9780813812762","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}