Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses [Paperback]

Oncology 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. By equipping veterinary support staff with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses promotes working as part of a team to provide optimal care for dogs and cats with cancer.

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
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12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Support 113
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13. Hematologic Support 123

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