Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology (eBook)
382 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-34407-1 (ISBN)
This book offers more than just a competent clinical approach tothe most common tumors in dogs and cats. This book also offers afocus on the special needs of geriatric pets and theirowners.
Amply illustrated with dozens of case studies representative ofthose regularly encountered in practice, Canine and FelineGeriatric Oncology will provide readers with the tools neededto diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer, and to help clientsmake the best decisions for themselves and for the animals withwhom they share their lives.
Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is a uniqueresource. It is a useful oncology reference for specialists,veterinarians in general practice, veterinary technicians, andclinic staff. The many "what ifs" that the practitionerinevitably faces in interactions with clients and their aging petswith cancer are presented and discussed.
Special Features:
* * Focuses on the special needs of geriatric pets and theircaregivers;
* Offers direction in the diagnosis and treatment of aging petswith cancer;
* Addresses many of the "what ifs" that arise in interactionswith clients and aging pets with cancer;
* Amply illustrated with full color throughout;
* A valuable reference for practicing veterinarians, technicians,hospital staff, and professionals involved in supportive counselingfor pet caregivers.
Alice Villalobos, DVM, is the 2005-2006 President of theAmerican Association of Human Animal Bond Veterinarians, Directorof Animal Oncology Consultation Service in Woodland Hills andTorrance, California. She is also Director of Pawspice, anend-of-life care consultation clinic in Norwalk, California, andFounder of the Peter Zippi Memorial Fund, which has placed over11,000 animals in homes. Dr. Villalobos received the UC DavisAlumni Achievement Award and the Leo Bustad Companion AnimalVeterinarian Award for her pioneering role in bringing oncologyservices to companion animal practice. She writes and lectures onveterinary cancer care at national and regional veterinaryconferences worldwide, sharing her unparalleled 35 years ofexperience in this field. Laurie Kaplan, MSC, organized and edited the work. Laurieis a medical animal writer and author of "Help Your Dog FightCancer: An Overview of Home Care Options." She is the formereditor-in-chief of Tufts University School of VeterinaryMedicine's Catnip newsmagazine, a member of Dog WritersAssociation of America, Inc., and administrator of the Magic BulletFund, a program of the Perseus Foundation that finances cancertreatment for dogs.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part One.
Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging.
Chapter 2 What is Needed in Geriatric Oncology Aside fromTreatment.
Part Two.
Chapter 3 Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Dogs andCats.
Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Biological Behavior.
Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis Part Three.
Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Patients.
6A Introduction to Cancer Care for Geriatrics.
6B Surgery for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6C Chemotherapy for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6D Adverse Effects From Chemotherapy.
6E Radiation Therapy for Geriatric Cancer Patients.
6F Immunotherapy, Vaccines, Gene Therapy.
6G Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition.
6H Integrative, Complimentary Medicine.
Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Oncology Patient inTreatment.
Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced Stage Cancer andRecurrence.
Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patientis Terminal.
Chapter 10 Palliation and Pawspice Care.
Chapter 11 Euthanasia of the Geriatric Oncology Patient.
Appendix 1. Specific Tumor Protocols.
Appendix 2. Handouts for Clients.
Appendix 3. Cartoon Maps.
Index
"Excellent job of teaching the art of dealing with terminalillness...made me rethink how I approach cancer patients andowners...helped me, my patients and clients."
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"A wealth of case histories. These are instructive andtouching, demonstrating the value of an individualized approach toeach patient and owner." Compendium"Excellent job of teaching the art of dealing with terminalillness...made me rethink how I approach cancer patients andowners...helped me, my patients and clients."
VIN Reviews
"A wealth of case histories. These are Instructive andtouching, demonstrating the value of an individualized approach toeach patient and owner." Compendium
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.2.2008 |
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Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie |
Veterinärmedizin ► Kleintier | |
Schlagworte | Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin f. Kleintiere • Veterinärmedizin / Innere Medizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin f. Kleintiere • Veterinärmedizin / Innere Medizin • Veterinary Internal Medicine • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal General |
ISBN-10 | 0-470-34407-5 / 0470344075 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-470-34407-1 / 9780470344071 |
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