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Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology*
Honoring the Human-Animal Bond
Alice Villalobos & Laurie Kaplan
Taal:
Engels/English
Uitvoering:
2007-England-hardback-color photos-1100 gram
Aantal pagina's:
381
Half the population of dogs and cats aged 10 and over will die of neoplasia. The bonds that clients have developed with their older pets are especially strong and drive the increasing demand for more proficient and highly compassionate medical treatment of companion animals diagnosed with cancer.
This book offers more than just a competent clinical approach to the most common tumors in dogs and cats. This book also offers a focus on the special needs of geriatric pets and their owners.
Amply illustrated with dozens of case studies representative of those regularly encountered in practice, Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology will provide readers with the tools needed to diagnose and treat aging pets with cancer, and to help clients make the best decisions for themselves and for the animals with whom they share their lives.
Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology is a unique resource. It is a useful oncology reference for specialists, veterinarians in general practice, veterinary technicians, and clinic staff. The many “what ifs” that the practitioner inevitably faces in interactions with clients and their aging pets with cancer are presented and discussed.
Special Features:
•Focuses on the special needs of geriatric pets and their caregivers;
•Offers direction in the diagnosis and treatment of aging pets with cancer;
•Addresses many of the "what ifs" that arise in interactions with 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 counseling for pet caregivers.
Contents
Part One
Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging
Chapter 2 What is Needed in Geriatric Oncology Aside from Treatment
Part Two
Chapter 3 Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Dogs and Cats
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 in Treatment
Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced Stage Cancer and Recurrence
Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patient is Terminal
Chapter 10 Palliation and Pawspice Care
Chapter 11 A Special Approach to Euthanasia of the Geriatric Oncology Patient
Appendix I: Treatment Recommendations for Skin Tumors in Geriatric Pets
Appendix II Treatment Recommendation for Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Geriatric Pets
Appendix III Treatment Recommendations for Blood and Lymph Tumors
Appendix IV Treatment for Brain ,Spinal Cord and Miscellaneous Tumors
Appendix V Handouts for Clients