Description
Book SynopsisOncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 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.
Trade Review"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." (
JAVMA, June 2010)
Table of Contents
Contributors viii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction x
Section Summary xi
Section 1. Basics of Oncology 3
1. Introduction to Clinical Veterinary Oncology 5
2. Causes of Cancer in Pets 9
Section 2. Approaching the Cancer Patient 13
3. Diagnosis of Cancer 15
4. Staging of Cancer 25
Section 3. Treatment of Cancer 43
5. General Principles of Veterinary Cancer Treatment 45
6. Surgery in Veterinary Oncology 48
7. Radiation Therapy 57
8. Chemotherapy 67
9 Biotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy 85
10. Complementary and Alternative Medical (CAM) Therapies 90
Section 4. Supportive Care of Patients 95
11. Comfort, Pain Management, and Physical Rehabilitation 97
Patricia Suomala
12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support 113
Patricia Suomala
13. Hematologic Support 123
14. Euthanasia and End-of-Life Patient Care 129
Section 5. Support for Pet Owners and Caregivers 133
15. Supporting the Patient’s Human Family 135
Nicole Edwards
16. What About the Nurse’s Emotional Experience? 148
Nicole Edwards
Section 6. Oncologic Emergencies 155
17. Hematologic Emergencies 157
Lee Garrod
18. Febrile Neutropenia 170
Lee Garrod
19. Metabolic Emergencies 175
Lee Garrod
20. Anaphylaxis 195
Lee Garrod
21. Extravasation Injury 202
Lee Garrod
22. Urological Emergencies 208
Lee Garrod
23. Bone Emergencies 217
Lee Garrod
24. Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 222
Lee Garrod
Section 7. Common Cancers in Veterinary Patients 227
25. Lymphoma in Dogs 229
26. Lymphoma in Cats 236
27. Mast Cell Tumor in Dogs 240
28. Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Dogs and Cats 244
29. Splenic Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs 248
30. Osteosarcoma in Dogs 252
31. Oral Melanoma in Dogs 256
32. Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats 260
33. Mammary Carcinoma in Dogs 264
34. Mammary Carcinoma in Cats 269
35. Transitional Cell Carcinoma in Dogs 273
36. Pulmonary Carcinoma in Dogs 277
37. Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia in Dogs 281
Section 8. Appendices 285
1. BSA Conversion Charts 287
2. Analgesics 290
3. Antiemetics, Gastroprotectants, and Appetite Stimulants 292
4. Antibiotics 294
5. Glossary of Cancer Terms 296
6. Chemotherapy Drug Information: Quick Reference 301
Index 306
