A highly practical guide suitable for in-clinic reference, Small Animal Oncology has been designed for maximum ease of use and accessibility of information. Whilst giving clear and up-to-date briefing for the busy practitioner, it also is a valuable resource to the student with a special interest in
Small Animal Oncology. AN INTRODUCTION
β Scribed by Susan M North, BSc (Hons), PhD, DVM, DipACVIM (Med Onc), DipACVR (Rad Onc), DipECVIM-CA (Int Med and Med Onc), MRCVS, and Tania A Banks, BVsc, FACVSc (Small Animal Surgery), MRCVS (Auth.)
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Content:
Copyright Page, Page iv
Foreword, Page vii
Preface, Page ix
Acknowledgements, Page xi
CHAPTER 1 - The humanβanimal bond and why veterinary oncology is important, Pages 1-3
CHAPTER 2 - An introduction to the principles of tumour biology, Pages 5-9
CHAPTER 3 - Work-up of the cancer patient, Pages 11-15
CHAPTER 4 - Principles of cytology and pathology, Pages 17-23
CHAPTER 5 - Concepts of oncology surgery, Pages 25-30
CHAPTER 6 - Principles of chemotherapy, Pages 31-43
CHAPTER 7 - Principles of radiation oncology, Pages 45-53
CHAPTER 8 - Other treatment modalities, Pages 55-60
CHAPTER 9 - Oncological emergencies, Pages 61-65
CHAPTER 10 - Paraneoplastic syndromes, Pages 67-73
CHAPTER 11 - Cancer pain, Pages 75-81
CHAPTER 12 - Cancer nutrition, Pages 83-90
CHAPTER 13 - Tumours of head and neck, Pages 91-114
CHAPTER 14 - Tumours of the larynx and trachea, mediastinum, chest wall and cardiopulmonary system, Pages 115-127
CHAPTER 15 - Tumours of the gastrointestinal tract and associated structures, Pages 129-143
CHAPTER 16 - Tumours of the hepatobiliary system and exocrine pancreas, Pages 145-149
CHAPTER 17 - Tumours of the urogenital tract, Pages 151-171
CHAPTER 18 - Tumours of skin and subcutaneous tissues, Pages 173-182
CHAPTER 19 - Mast cell tumours, Pages 183-196
CHAPTER 20 - Sarcomas of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, Pages 197-208
CHAPTER 21 - Tumours of the skeletal system, Pages 209-224
CHAPTER 22 - Tumours of the haemolymphatic system, Pages 225-236
CHAPTER 23 - Tumours of the spleen, Pages 237-242
CHAPTER 24 - Tumours of the nervous system, Pages 243-252
CHAPTER 25 - Tumours of the eye and retrobulbar space, Pages 253-263
CHAPTER 26 - Tumours of the endocrine system, Pages 265-279
CHAPTER 27 - Future directions, Pages 281-283
Index, Pages 285-298
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