Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology: Honoring the Human-Animal BondISBN: 978-0-8138-0266-4
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381 pages
January 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
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Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part One.
Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging.
Chapter 2 What is Needed in Geriatric Oncology Aside from Treatment.
Part Two.
Chapter 3 Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Dogs and Cats.
Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Biological Behavior.
Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis Part Three.
Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Patients.
6A Introduction to Cancer Care for Geriatrics.
6B Surgery for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6C Chemotherapy for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6D Adverse Effects From Chemotherapy.
6E Radiation Therapy for Geriatric Cancer Patients.
6F Immunotherapy, Vaccines, Gene Therapy.
6G Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition.
6H Integrative, Complimentary Medicine.
Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Oncology Patient in Treatment.
Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced Stage Cancer and Recurrence.
Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patient is Terminal.
Chapter 10 Palliation and Pawspice Care.
Chapter 11 Euthanasia of the Geriatric Oncology Patient.
Appendix 1. Specific Tumor Protocols.
Appendix 2. Handouts for Clients.
Appendix 3. Cartoon Maps.
Index
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part One.
Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging.
Chapter 2 What is Needed in Geriatric Oncology Aside from Treatment.
Part Two.
Chapter 3 Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Dogs and Cats.
Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Biological Behavior.
Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis Part Three.
Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Patients.
6A Introduction to Cancer Care for Geriatrics.
6B Surgery for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6C Chemotherapy for Geriatric Oncology Patients.
6D Adverse Effects From Chemotherapy.
6E Radiation Therapy for Geriatric Cancer Patients.
6F Immunotherapy, Vaccines, Gene Therapy.
6G Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition.
6H Integrative, Complimentary Medicine.
Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Oncology Patient in Treatment.
Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced Stage Cancer and Recurrence.
Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patient is Terminal.
Chapter 10 Palliation and Pawspice Care.
Chapter 11 Euthanasia of the Geriatric Oncology Patient.
Appendix 1. Specific Tumor Protocols.
Appendix 2. Handouts for Clients.
Appendix 3. Cartoon Maps.
Index
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