Decision Making in Small Animal Oncology

David J. Argyle, BVMS, PhD, DECVIM-CA (Oncology), MRCVS, is the William Dick Professor of Veterinary Clinical Studies at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.Malcolm J. Brearley, MA, VetMB, MSc (Clin. Onc), DECVIM-CA (Oncology) FRCVS, is Principal Clinical Oncologist at the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of CambridgeMichelle Turek, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology), is a staff oncologist at Angell Animal Medical Center's Cancer Care Center, Boston, MA.

• Contributors ixForward xi1 Introduction: Cancer Biology and Terminology 32 Paraneoplastic Syndromes 193 Clinical Approach to the Cancer Patient 454 Biopsy, Tissue Handling and Interpretation 515 Cancer Treatment Modalities 696 Tumours of the Skin and Subcutis 129 457 Mast Cell Tumours 1478 Canine and Feline Histiocytic Disorders 1619 Canine Lymphoma and Leukaemia 17110 Feline Lymphoma and Leukemia 19711 Splenic Tumours 21112 Gastrointestinal Tumours 21713 Tumours of the Respiratory System 23914 Endocrine Tumours 28315 Tumours of the urinary system 30316 Tumours of the Reproductive Tract 31517 Canine and Feline Mammary Tumours 32718 Tumours of the Musculoskeletal System 33719 Tumours of the Brain, Spinal Cord, Peripheral Nerves and Special Senses 35520 Miscellaneous Tumours 369Index 373

"It is quite common that general practitioners want to find basic information quickly and, for this purpose, this is the book to have." (Veterinary Times, 25 July 2011)"This detailed account of cancer in small animals presents volumes of information.... includes an overview of cancer biology and covers diagnostic tests for cancer, treatment options, an dinformation on the majority of specific cancer types that are of concern in cats and dogs. The detail in almost every area is impressive and complete. The authors also nicely balance recommendations for what can and cannot be reasonably performed in a general practice setting. The very specific guidance presented in flow charts for making decisions about the cancers can be helpful, and is not found in other standard oncology texts." - Doody's Reviews, February 2009"Will help those who are not board-certified in veterinary oncology to find the information they need in a quick and easy manner. There are... well-written practical sections on subjects such as how to safely administer chemotherapy and the importance of nutritional support. In general, it is a book that allows for rapid access to some basic knowledge about cancer treatment in animals, with... an emphasis on diagnostics and setting up a plan. This is a useful, reasonably priced textbook for someone with little knowledge of veterinary oncology who desires a quick and easy guide to the many tumors of dogs and cats." - Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, June 2009