Description
Decision Making in Small Animal Oncology is a practical manual for the increasing number of veterinarians called upon to treat patients with cancer. This case-based quick reference leads practitioners through diagnosis, treatment, and management decisions, offering reliable guidance for more effective management of cancer care. With easy-to-follow algorithms to assist the reader through the critical thinking process, this ebook answers the questions most commonly asked in daily practice to provide the cancer knowledge practitioners and students need in general practice. It will help those who are not board-certified in veterinary oncology to find the information they need in a quick and easy manner. There are… well-written practical sections on subjects such as how to safely administer chemotherapy and the importance of nutritional support. In general, it is a book that allows for rapid access to some basic knowledge about cancer treatment in animals, with an emphasis on diagnostics and setting up a plan. This is a useful textbook for any clinician in veterinary oncology who desires a quick and easy guide to the many tumors of dogs and cats. 402 p.
- David J. Argyle. BVMS, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Oncology), MRCVS, William Dick Professor of Veterinary Clinical Studies. University of Edinburgh (UK), Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
- Malcolm J. Brearley. MA, VetMB, MSc (Clin. Onc), DECVIM-CA (Oncology) FRCVS, Principal Clinical Oncologist. University of Cambridge (UK), Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital.
- Michelle M. Turek. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology), Staff oncologist. Angell Animal Medical Center’s Cancer Care Center, Boston, MA (USA).
- Publication date (reprint original edition 2009 to digital version): 2017-03.
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