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Author:
Villalobos, Alice, author.
Title:
Canine and feline geriatric oncology : honoring the human-animal bond / by Dr. Alice Villalobos with Laurie Kaplan.
Edition:
Second edition.
Publisher:
Wiley,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
pages cm
Subject:
Dogs--Diseases.
Cats--Diseases.
Cancer in animals.
Veterinary geriatrics.
Veterinary oncology.
Neoplasms--veterinary.
Dog Diseases.
Cat Diseases.
Aging--physiology.
Bonding, Human-Pet.
Cancer in animals.
Cats--Diseases.
Dogs--Diseases.
Veterinary geriatrics.
Veterinary oncology.
Other Authors:
Kaplan, Laurie, MSC, author.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Molecular biology of cancer and aging -- Caring for geriatric cancer patients : the concept of pawspice and what is needed aside from medical care -- The warning signs of cancer in geriatric pets -- Basic types of cancer and their biological behavior -- Generating the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer in geriatric pets -- Treating cancer in geriatric pets -- Principles and philosophic perspective -- The role of surgery in cancer management -- Chemotherapy in the management of geriatric cancer -- Adverse effects of cancer therapy in geriatric pets -- The role of radiation therapy in cancer management -- Immunotherapy, cancer vaccines, and gene therapy -- Chemoprevention and immunonutrition -- Integrative and alternative medicine -- Electroporation and electrochemotherapy -- Pain control for the geriatric cancer patient -- Decision making with advanced and recurrent cancer in the geriatric patient -- When and how to decide that a geriatric cancer patient is terminal -- Palliative care : end of life 'pawspice' care -- Euthanasia for the geriatric cancer patient -- The veterinary professional/client relationship : supporting your clients supporting yourselves -- Professional support : the wellbeing of the veterinarian and the team.
ISBN:
1119290392
9781119290391
OCLC:
(OCoLC)989549446
LCCN:
2017026916
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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