{"product_id":"oncology-for-veterinary-technicians-and-nurses-isbn-9781394215980","title":"Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive, straightforward oncology learning resource with coverage of diagnosis, staging, treatment, support, and common emergencies and cancer types\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith content presented in a logical order, \u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasics of oncology, covering fundamental concepts in the field and causes of cancer in pets, as well as the processes behind diagnosing and staging cancers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment of cancer through surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, receptor and small molecule inhibitors, immunotherapy, intralesional therapies, and electrochemotherapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupportive care of patients through comfort, pain management, physical rehabilitation, gastrointestinal and nutritional support, and hematologic support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for pet owners and caregivers, including communicating with the patient’s human family and supporting the nurse’s emotional experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection Summary xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1 Basics of Oncology \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Causes of Cancer in Pets 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2 Approaching the Cancer Patient \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Diagnosis of Cancer 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Staging of Cancer 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3 Treatment of Cancer \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Surgery in Veterinary Oncology 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Radiation Therapy 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Chemotherapy 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Receptor Inhibitors and Small Molecule Inhibitors 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Immunotherapy 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Intralesional Therapies 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Electrochemotherapy 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4 Supportive Care of Patients \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatricia Suomala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatricia Suomala\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Hematologic Support 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Euthanasia and End-of-life Patient Care 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5 Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Supporting the Patient’s Human Family 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicole Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 What About the Nurse’s Emotional Experience? 163\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNicole Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6 Oncologic Emergencies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Hematologic Emergencies 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Febrile Neutropenia 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Metabolic Emergencies 189\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Anaphylaxis 209\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Extravasation Injury 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Urological Emergencies 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Bone Emergencies 233\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 239\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Garrod\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 7 Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Lymphoma in Dogs 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Lymphoma in Cats 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Osteosarcoma in Dogs 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Oral Melanoma in Dogs 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Histiocytic Sarcoma in Dogs 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Mammary Carcinoma in Cats 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Urothelial Carcinoma in Dogs 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Thyroid Carcinoma in Dogs 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 8 Appendices \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 BSA Conversion Charts 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Analgesics 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Antibiotics 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 Glossary of Cancer Terms 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6 Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Penelope Thomas, BVSc Hons MRCVS MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine) FANZCVS (Veterinary Oncology),\u003c\/b\u003e Owner and Director of Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Australia.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive, straightforward oncology learning resource with coverage of diagnosis, staging, treatment, support, and common emergencies and cancer types\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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