Cancer in Dogs & Cats: Medical & Surgical Management

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Comprises 51 contributions covering the biology of cancer, diagnosis, and treatment in dogs and cats. Topics include cancer- causing viruses, chromosomal changes associated with cancer, diagnostic cytology, principles of surgical biopsy, chemotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and cancers of specific systems and corresponding treatment options. The book is intended for clinicians and is designed to provide guidance for making the individual judgment calls that are inherent to cancer treatment. Includes some b&w and color photographs of surgical techniques, x- rays, and microscope plates from lab tests. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Description
Cancer in Dogs and Cats, 2nd edition, has been completely updated and revised to provide the clinician with all the tools needed to properly diagnose and manage treatable cancers in dogs and cats. The presentation is a practical blend of basic science and both medical and surgical therapeutics designed to help the clinician make the difficult decisions inherent with cancer treatment. An entirely new and comprehensive index is provided, which allows precise and easy access to the content of the book.

Book Info
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN. Text covers surgical oncology, imaging, and cytology in addition to medical oncology and basic tumor biology. Provides readers with information for guidance in making difficult individual judgement calls in treatments. Previous edition: c1998. DNLM: Dog Diseases--therapy.

About the Author
Dr. Wallace B. Morrison is Professor of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Director of Continuing Veterinary Education at Purdue University's School of Veterinary Medicine.


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