Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team

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Kenneth Crump (Animal Health Technician in Arizona) Douglas H. Thamm (Associate Professor of Oncology, Colorado State University)

Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team

Kenneth Crump (Animal Health Technician in Arizona), Douglas H. Thamm (Associate Professor of Oncology, Colorado State University)

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Wiley-Blackwell
23 May 2011

Veterinary medicine

Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a clinically relevant and practical manual designed as a guide for the safe and effective administration of cancer chemotherapy. Coverage includes patient assessment, chemotherapy equipment, drug preparation, safety considerations, handling, administration, waste disposal, and management of chemotherapy side effects. An alphabetical listing of common chemotherapy agents offers information on their uses, indications, and toxicities, as well as administration guidelines for methods, routes, and speeds. With background information for effectively communicating with clients, including coverage of veterinary cancer surgery and radiation therapy, the book provides specific strategies that address the challenging emotional issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in pets. With particular insight into the technician's role, Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team is a must-have reference for any practice offering chemotherapy.

Edited by: Kenneth Crump (Animal Health Technician in Arizona), Douglas H. Thamm (Associate Professor of Oncology, Colorado State University)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9780813821160
ISBN 10: 0813821169
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 23 May 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contributors vii Preface ix Acknowledgments xi 1 Dispelling the Myths of Animal Cancer and Its Treatment 3 Douglas H. Thamm 2 Cancer Basics 15 Kenneth Crump 3 Preparation for Chemotherapy Administration 23 Kenneth Crump 4 Assessment of the Chemotherapy Patient 37 Kenneth Crump and Douglas H. Thamm 5 Chemotherapy Handling, Safety, and Disposal 57 Richard Allen and Kenneth Crump 6 Workflow for Chemotherapy Administration 71 Kenneth Crump 7 Chemotherapy Agents 93 Douglas H. Thamm 8 Management of Chemotherapy Side Effects 101 Douglas H. Thamm 9 Compassionate Client Communication 113 Erin Allen and Gail Bishop Glossary 135 Index 141

Kenneth Crump, AAS, AHT, has over 25 years of experience as an animal health technician at Colorado State University. He also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Front Range Community College in the veterinary technician program. Douglas Thamm, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology), is an associate professor of oncology at Colorado State University. He has over 12 years of oncology practice experience and lectures internationally on animal cancer and its treatment.

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<p> This would be a useful resource for any veterinary clinic that elects to offer chemotherapy as an option for its clients. It details a comprehensive approach in an easy to follow format. ( Doody's , 6 April 2012)

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Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team

Kenneth Crump (Animal Health Technician in Arizona), Douglas H. Thamm (Associate Professor of Oncology, Colorado State University)

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