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\u003cp\u003eWith a unique focus on the most effective interventional techniques, \u003cb\u003eWithrow \u0026 MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 5th Edition\u003c/b\u003e tells the full story of cancer in dogs and cats â what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat many of the most common cancers encountered in clinical practice. Nearly 500 color photographs, diagrams, x-rays, and gross views depict the clinical manifestations of various cancers. This edition covers the latest advances in clinical oncology, including chemotherapy, surgical oncology, and diagnostic techniques.\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003eWith contributions from 65 veterinary oncology experts, this authoritative reference is a \u003ci\u003emust-have\u003c/i\u003e for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I really love this book. If you are interested in veterinary oncology, have a flick through this book online or at a conference when you get the chance. I hope that you agree with me that this is the definitive oncology reference source for the early 21\u003cSUP\u003est\u003c/SUP\u003e century and that you feel compelled to buy it. Your patients will thank you for it.\" \u003cb\u003eReviewed by:\u003c/b\u003e Gerry Polton MA VetMB MSc(Clin Onc) DipECVIM-CA(Onc) MRCVS, UK \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c/b\u003e July 2014\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eCutting-edge information\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eon the complications of cancer, pain management, and the latest treatment modalities\u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003eprepares you to diagnose and treat pets with cancer rather than refer cases to a specialist.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA consistent format for chapters on body system tumors\u003c/b\u003e includes coverage of incidence and risk factors, pathology, natural behavior of tumors, history and clinical signs, diagnostic techniques and workup, treatment options, and prognosis for specific malignancies. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA systems approach to the diagnosis and management of cancer\u003c/b\u003e facilitates access to information about the many malignancies affecting small animal patients.\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNearly 500 color images\u003c/b\u003e provide accurate depictions of specific diseases and procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelpful drug formularies\u003c/b\u003e provide quick access to information on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages for chemotherapeutic and analgesic drugs used in cancer treatment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpert contributors\u003c/b\u003e provide in-depth coverage of the most current information in his or her respective specialty in veterinary oncology.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemotherapy protocols\u003c/b\u003e are included when case studies prove clinical efficacy.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscussion of compassion and supportive care for the management of pain, nutritional needs, and grief\u003c/b\u003e includes methods for handling the petâs pain and nutritional complications as well as the pet ownerâs grief when treatment is not successful.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eThoroughly UPDATED chapters \u003c/b\u003ecover the most recent changes in the clinical management of melanoma, mast cell tumors, tumors of the skeletal system, tumors of the endocrine system, tumors of the mammary gland, urinary cancers, nervous system cancers, lymphoma, and histiocytic diseases.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW \u003ci\u003eClinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics\u003c/i\u003e chapter \u003c/b\u003ediscusses the various phases of clinical trials as well as current challenges and opportunities in oncology drug development.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! A focus on the best recommended treatment options\u003c/b\u003e highlights therapeutic strategies that have been vetted by veterinary oncology experts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW co-author Dr. Rodney L. Page\u003c/b\u003e adds his valuable perspective, expertise, and research experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e |
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