Cancer Chemotherapy in Small Animal Practice – Jane Dobson, Neil T. Gorman

Detailní popis produktu

After considering the basic principles of tumour biology and the application of cytotoxic drugs, the book reviews the mode of action of the most frequently used groups of cytotoxic drugs. This is supported by comprehensive tables detailing specific agents, trade names, indications of dose rates and toxicity

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jane Dobson is a graduate of the Royal Veterinary College. She went to Cambridge as a research assistant working on cancer treatment and received the BSAVA Woodrow award in 1994. She is a founding Diplomate in the subspeciality of Oncology in ECVIM and founding member of the European Radiation Oncology Education & Credentials Committee. She is the co-author of Small Animal Oncology, co-editor of 2nd and 3rd editions of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Oncology.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface.

1. Background and Perspective.

Part 1 - Basic Principles.

2. Basic Principles of Tumour Biology.
3. Basic Principles of Anticancer Chemotherapy.

Part 2 - Chemotherapeutic Agents.

4. Cytotoxic Agents.

Part 3 - Practical Considerations.

5. Complications of Chemotherapy.
6. Patient Selection Clinical Considerations Concerning the Administration of Cytotoxic Drugs in Veterinary Practice.
7. Precautions for the Safe Handling of Cytotoxic Drugs.

Part 4 - Specific Conditions.

8. Chemotherapy in the Management of Lymphoproliferative and.

Myeloproliferative Diseases.

9. Chemotherapy in the Management of Solid Tumours.
10. The Use of Cytotoxic Drugs for Immunosuppression.
11. Problem-oriented Approach to Emergency States or Complications of Therapy.

Part 5 - New Approaches.

12. New Approaches to Cancer Therapy.

Appendices.

Bibliography.

Index.

FEATURES

* a highly practical guide to cancer chemotherapy * considers the practical application of cytotoxic drugs, with indications for use * covers the hazards to staff and owners * deals with the treatment of specific neoplasms * includes the medical problems relating to the use of cytotoxic drugs

SERIES

Library of Veterinary Practice