Cancer Chemotherapy in Small Animal Practice (Library Vet Practice) [Paperback]

Jane Dobson (Author), Neil T. Gorman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 1993 | ISBN-10: 063203694X | ISBN-13: 978-0632036943 | Edition: 1

Cancer chemotherapy is an important new and growing area of veterinary medicine. Many practitioners are regularly using cytotoxic drugs for cancer therapy as diagnosis of the condition is relatively straightforward. However, the theory behind the use of these potent drugs is poorly understood and few practitioners have any training in this area. This book is the first to provide comprehensive coverage of the subject. Using text, notes and tabulated information it provides a highly practical guide to the correct treatment of tumours and the pharmacology behind the use of cytotoxic drugs. After considering the basic principles of tumour biology and the application of cytotoxic drugs, the book reviews the mode of action of the most frequently used groups of cytotoxic drugs. This is supported by comprehensive tables detailing specific agents, trade names, indications of dose rates and toxicity

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Whilst the use of chemotherapy in veterinary practice is expanding, many veterinarians have limited experience of use of cytotoxic drugs.

This book is intended both as an introduction to anticancer chemotherapy and as a practical guide to the use of chemotherapy in the management of cancer in animals. As an introduction to the subject, the basic principles of tumour biology and chemotherapy are explained in depth. As a practical guide, individual agents are described according to their modes of action, indicators, dose rates and toxicity. Chapters also consider specific conditions appropriate for chemotherapeutic treatment, together with treatment regimes and comprehensive tables detailing specific agents, dose rates and toxicity. In addition, consideration is given to problems associated with chemotherapy, including advice on precautions for safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.

Using text, notes and tabulated information, this highly practical guide should be read by all practitioners interested in cancer therapy and the careful and rational use of cytotoxic drugs in veterinary practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 16, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 063203694X
• ISBN-13: 978-0632036943
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,744,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)