Small animal clinical oncology

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Small animal clinical oncology

edited by Stephen J. Withrow, E. Gregory MacEwen

W.B. Saunders, 1996

2nd ed

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Clinical veterinary oncology

Available at  / 6 libraries

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Rev. ed. of: Clinical veterinary oncology / edited by Stephen J. Withrow. 1989

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Focusing extensively on cancer in small animals, this new edition of the most practical, practitioner-friendly reference available on treating cancer in dogs and cats, has been thoroughly updated. It covers all aspects of etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. The many accomplished authors offer a wealth of clinical expertise and an unusually pragmatic approach, the result is a uniquely useful tool.

Table of Contents

Why Worry About Cancer in Per Animals? The Pathology of Neoplasia. Tumor Biology. Paraneoplastic Syndromes. Diagnostic Cytology in Clinical Oncology. Biopsy Principles. Surgical Oncology. Cryosurgery. Chemotherapy. Radiation Therapy. Immunology and Biologic Therapy of Cancer. Nutrition of Cancer. Complications of Tumor and Treatment: Metastases, Effusions, Pain, Infection. New Developments in Cancer Therapy. Tumors of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues. Mast Cell Tumors. Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Tumors of the Gastrointestinal System. Tumors of the Respiratory System. Tumors of the Skeletal System. Tumors of the Endocrine System. Tumors of the Female Reproductive System. Tumors of the Mammary Gland. Tumors of the Male Reproductive Tract. Tumors of the Urinary System. Tumors of the Nervous System. Ocular Tumors. Hematopoietic Tumors. Miscellaneous Tumors. Companion Animal Death and Pet Owner Grief. Appendix: Guidelines for Handling Cytotoxic Agents.

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