Neoplasms are common in dogs and cats and it has been estimated
that 50% of dogs and cats aged over 10 years die of neoplasia. The
demand for treatment of pets with cancer is increasing and seems
likely to do so for the foreseeable future as more animals become
insured and their treatment costs are covered.
The purpose of this book is to provide a basic clinical approach
to the diagnosis and treatment of the more common tumours in dogs
and cats for the practising veterinary surgeon, undergraduate
student and veterinary nurse. It is not intended to be a
comprehensive reference book, covering all aspects of veterinary
oncology, since several such texts exist. Rather it seeks to
provide a core of basic, easily accessible and clinically relevant
information on general aspects of veterinary oncology.
The first three chapters present general background information
on pathogenesis, tumour biology, managing the cancer patient and
the most frequently used methods of treatment. Practical details of
chemotherapy and guidance on safety are given, as well as coverage
of radiotherapy. The remaining chapters then provide specific
information on the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology,
presentation, staging, management and prognosis for tumours
occurring in the different body systems.
Autorentext
Joanna Morris is the author of Small Animal Oncology, published by Wiley.
Jane Dobson is the author of Small Animal Oncology, published by Wiley.
Klappentext
Neoplasms are common in dogs and cats and it has been estimated that 50% of dogs and cats aged over 10 years die of neoplasia. The demand for treatment of pets with cancer is increasing and seems likely to do so for the foreseeable future as more animals become insured and their treatment costs are covered.
The purpose of this book is to provide a basic clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the more common tumours in dogs and cats for the practising veterinary surgeon, undergraduate student and veterinary nurse. It is not intended to be a comprehensive reference book, covering all aspects of veterinary oncology, since several such texts exist. Rather it seeks to provide a core of basic, easily accessible and clinically relevant information on general aspects of veterinary oncology.
The first three chapters present general background information on pathogenesis, tumour biology, managing the cancer patient and the most frequently used methods of treatment. Practical details of chemotherapy and guidance on safety are given, as well as coverage of radiotherapy. The remaining chapters then provide specific information on the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, presentation, staging, management and prognosis for tumours occurring in the different body systems.
Key features:
- Written by experts from Cambridge University veterinary school, acknowledged as one of the top research and referral centres in veterinary oncology
- Highly illustrated throughout, including colour pictures
- Specific headings used througout to enable the reader to find the relevant information easily
- Will aid practitioners in deciding when to refer the case and when to carry out treatment
Inhalt
Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Introduction; Pathogenesis & tumour biology; Diagnosis and staging; Treatment options; Skin; Mammary gland; Soft tissues; Skeletal system; Head and neck; Gastrointestinal tract; Respiratory tract; Urinary tract; Genital tract; Nervous system; Endocrine system; Haemopoietic system; Miscellaneous Tumours; Appendices; Index.