Bookby Dr. Alice Villalobos with Laurie Kaplan.
Contents:
Molecular biology of cancer and aging
Caring for geriatric cancer patients : the concept of pawspice and what is needed aside from medical care
The warning signs of cancer in geriatric pets
Basic types of cancer and their biological behavior
Generating the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer in geriatric pets
Treating cancer in geriatric pets
Principles and philosophic perspective
The role of surgery in cancer management
Chemotherapy in the management of geriatric cancer
Adverse effects of cancer therapy in geriatric pets
The role of radiation therapy in cancer management
Immunotherapy, cancer vaccines, and gene therapy
Chemoprevention and immunonutrition
Integrative and alternative medicine
Electroporation and electrochemotherapy
Pain control for the geriatric cancer patient
Decision making with advanced and recurrent cancer in the geriatric patient
When and how to decide that a geriatric cancer patient is terminal
Palliative care : end of life 'pawspice' care
Euthanasia for the geriatric cancer patient
The veterinary professional/client relationship : supporting your clients supporting yourselves
Professional support : the wellbeing of the veterinarian and the team.