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This is a new edition of this bestselling Manual which has been expanded and updated throughout. It includes many high-quality illustrations as well as a comprehensive index. The new edition now features a unique chapter on chronic pain control.

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Author:   Jane M. Dobson ,  B.Duncan X. Lascelles
Publisher:   British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Imprint:   British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 29.50cm
Weight:   1.130kg
ISBN:  

9780905214696

ISBN 10:   0905214692
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   25 November 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

List of contributors.Foreword.Preface.1. The molecular biology of cancer (David Argyle).2. Tumour pathology (Barbara E. Powers).3. TNM classification and clinical staging (Jane M. Dobson).4. Principles of cytology and biopsy.4a. the pathologists's view (David Shearer).4b. Cytology (Elizabeth Villiers).4c. Core, incisional and excisional biopsy (Richard A.S. White).5. Imaging tumours (Ruth Dennis).6. Paraneoplastic syndromes (Sara Gould).7. The care of animals with cancer (Gregory K. Ogilvie).8. Principles of oncological surgery (B. Duncan X. Lascelles).9. Chemotherapy (Susan E. Lana).10. Radiation therapy (Elizabeth McNiel).11. New approaches to cancer therapy.11a. Emerging approaches for cancer therapy (Stuart C. Helfand).11b. Gene therapy (David Argyle).11c. Photodynamic therapy (Michael D. Lucroy).12. Principles of nutrition for the cancer patient (Gregory K. Ogilvie).13. Relief of Chronic Cancer Pain (B. Duncan X. Lascelles).14. Tumours of the Skin (Malcolm J. Brearley).14a. Epithelial and other solitary skin tumours (Malcolm J. Brearley).14b. Mast cell tumours (Sue Murphy).14c. Multifocal neoplastic skin disease (Laura Blackwood).15. Tumours of the skeletal system (William S. Dernell).16. Sarcomas of soft tissues (Jolle Kirpensteijn and Gerard R. Rutteman).17. Tumours of the Digestive Tract. .17a. Tumours of the oropharynx (Richard A.S. White).17b. Tumours of the salivary glands (Richard A.S. White).17c. Tumours of the oesophagus (Richard A.S. White) .17d. Tumours of the exocrine pancreas (Reto Neiger).17e. Tumours of the stomach (Reto Neiger).17f. Tumours of the liver (Reto Neiger).17g. Tumours of the intestines (Richard A.S. White).18. Tumours of the Mammary Glands (Gerard R. Rutteman and Jolle Kirpensteijn).19. Tumours of the urogenital tract (Robert N. White).20. Tumours of the reparatory system and thoracic cavity (Robert N. White and B. Duncan X. Lascelles).21. Tumours of the Haemopoietic System.21a. Lymphoproliferatie and myeloproliferative disorders (David Vail).21b. Tumours of the spleen (Jane M. Dobson).22. Endocrine Tumours (Ian Ramsey).23. Tumours affecting the nervous system (Nick Jeffery).24. Ocular tumours (David Gould).Index.

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