Oncology for veterinary technicians and nurses /

"'Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses' is a straightforward educational resource that imparts a basic understanding of practical oncology therapy from the technician perspective thorough coverage of diagnosis and staging, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, pain management,...

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Main Author: Thomas, Penelope (Author, Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"'Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses' is a straightforward educational resource that imparts a basic understanding of practical oncology therapy from the technician perspective thorough coverage of diagnosis and staging, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, pain management, GI support, most cancer types, analgesics, antiemetics, appetite stimulants, and antibiotics. This newly revised and updated Second Edition covers the many advances in veterinary medicine and oncology since the original edition was published in 2009. Readers will find detailed information on oncological emergencies, including hematologic, metabolic, urological, and bone emergencies, as well as common cancers in veterinary patients, including lymphoma and mammary carcinoma in both cats and dogs, along with a number of canine-centric cancers. The book includes nearly 400 images and figures to elucidate key concepts. A series of helpful appendices assists readers in the practical application of concepts discussed throughout the book."--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Includes contributions by Patricia Suomala, Nicole Edwards, and Lee Garrod.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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