Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 7th Edition
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- Cutting-edge information on the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities prepares you to diagnose and treat pets with cancer rather than refer cases to a specialist
- Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her specialty, reflecting the most current information by highly respected experts in the field of veterinary oncology
- Full-color format provides you with accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures, enhances visual appeal, and is used functionally in tables and boxes to highlight key information
- A systems approach to the diagnosis and management of cancer facilitates access to information about the many malignancies affecting small animal patients
- Discussion of compassion and supportive care for the management of pain, nutritional needs, and grief includes methods for handling the pet’s pain and nutritional complications as well as the pet owner’s grief when treatment is not successful
- Comprehensive references at the end of each chapter and topic cite the latest applicable research
- Helpful drug formularies provide quick access to information on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages for chemotherapeutic and analgesic drugs used in cancer treatment
- Chemotherapy protocols are included when case studies prove clinical efficacy
- Information on the best interventional techniques is quickly accessible all in one chapter
- Nearly 500 color images provide accurate depictions of specific diseases and procedures
- Focus on the most effective treatment options saves time by emphasizing evidence-based care
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Part I: The Biology and Pathogenesis of Cancer
1. The Etiology of Cancer
A. The Influence of Aging, Genetics, and Evolution on the Etiology of Cancer
B. The Biology and Pathogenesis of Cancer
C. Cancer-Causing Viruses
2. Tumor Biology, Tumor Invasion and Metastasis
3. The Pathology of Neoplasia
4. Epidemiology and the Evidence-Based Medicine Approach
5. Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Part II: Diagnostic Procedures for the Cancer Patient
6. Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology
7. Diagnostic Cytopathology in Clinical Oncology
8. Molecular Diagnostics of Cancer
9. Biopsy Principles and Staging
Part III: Therapeutic Modalities for the Cancer Patient
10. Surgical Oncology
11. Interventional Oncology
12. Cancer Chemotherapy
13. Radiation Therapy
14. Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
15. Molecular/Targeted Therapy of Cancer
A. Gene Therapy for Cancer
B. Signal Transduction and Cancer
C. Antiangiogenic and Metronomic Therapy
16. Supportive Care for the Cancer Patient
A. Management of Chronic Cancer Pain
B. Nutritional Management for the Cancer Patient
C. Relationship-Centered Cancer Communication
17. Integrative Therapies for Treatment of the Veterinary Cancer Patient
18. Clinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics
Part IV: Specific Malignancies in the Small Animal Patient
19. Tumors of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
20. Melanoma
21. Mast Cell Tumors
22. Soft Tissue Sarcomas
23. Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract
A. Oral Tumors
B. Salivary Gland Neoplasia
C. Esophageal Tumors
D. Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer
E. Gastric Cancer
F. Hepatobiliary Tumors
G. Intestinal Tumors
H. Perianal Tumors
24. Tumors of the Respiratory System
A. Cancer of the Nasal Planum
B. Nasal Cavity and Sinus Tumors
C. Cancer of the Larynx and Trachea
D. Pulmonary Neoplasia
25. Tumors of the Skeletal System
26. Tumors of the Endocrine System
27. Tumors of the Female Reproductive System
28. Tumors of the Mammary Gland
29. Tumors of the Male Reproductive System
30. Tumors of the Urinary System
31. Tumors of the Nervous System
32. Ocular Tumors
33. Hematopoietic Tumors
A. Canine Lymphoma and Lymphoid Leukemia
B. Feline Lymphoma and Leukemia
C. Canine Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, and Myelodysplasia
D. Myeloma-Related Disorders
34. Miscellaneous Tumors
A. Hemangiosarcoma
B. Thymoma
C. Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor
D. Mesothelioma
E. Neoplasia of the Heart
F. Histiocytic Neoplasia -
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