Main description:

Canine and Feline Geriatric Oncology provides a thorough update to the only book covering oncology in geriatric dogs and cats, with more information on palliative and hospice care. * Emphasizes the specific needs of geriatric pets and their caregiver in treating oncologic disease * Presents updates throughout to reflect advances, new guidance, and current best practices * Well illustrated in full color throughout

Contents:

Foreword ix

Preface xiii

Acknowledgements xv

Introduction xix

Part One

Chapter 1 Molecular Biology of Cancer and Aging 3

Chapter 2 Caring for Geriatric Cancer Patients: The Concept of Pawspice and What Is Needed Aside from Medical Care 29

Part Two

Chapter 3 The Warning Signs of Cancer in Geriatric Pets 53

Chapter 4 Basic Types of Cancer and Their Biological Behavior 101

Chapter 5 Generating the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Cancer in Geriatric Pets 117

Part Three

Chapter 6 Treating Cancer in Geriatric Pets 153

Principles and Philosophic Perspective for Treating Geriatric Cancer Patients 153

The Role of Surgery in Cancer Management and "When is It Too Much Surgery" 162

Chemotherapy in the Management of Geriatric Cancer 171

Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy in Geriatric Pets 188

The Role of Radiation Therapy in Cancer Management 208

Immunotherapy, Cancer Vaccines, and Gene Therapy 216

Chemoprevention and Immunonutrition for Cancer Patients 223

Integrative and Alternative Medicine 234

Electrochemotherapy (ECT)/Electroporation (EP) 239

Metronomic Chemotherapy in Dogs 246

Chapter 7 Pain Control for the Geriatric Cancer Patient 265

Chapter 8 Decision Making with Advanced and Recurrent Cancer in the Geriatric Patient 301

Chapter 9 When and How to Decide That a Geriatric Cancer Patient Is Terminal 345

Chapter 10 Palliative Care: End of Life "Pawspice" Care 367

Chapter 11 Euthanasia for the Geriatric Cancer Patient 399

Chapter 12 The Veterinary Professional/Client Relationship: Supporting Your Clients - Supporting Yourselves 419

Chapter 13 Professional Support: The Well-Being of the Veterinarian and the Team 443

Appendix 1 Specific Tumor Protocols 451

Appendix 2 Handouts for Clients 465

Appendix 3 Canine and Feline Anatomy 477

Index 485