Advanced Imaging Modalities
Chapter 10. Advanced Imaging Modalities SECTION A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Amy K. LeBlanc KEY POINTS • Positron emission tomography (PET) and fused PET/computed tomography (CT) are widely used as…
Methods of Tumor Diagnosis
Chapter 6. Methods of Tumor Diagnosis Fine-Needle Aspiration and Biopsy Techniques Carolyn J. Henry and Eric R. Pope KEY POINTS • Fine-needle aspirates can be diagnostic for tumors that exfoliate…
Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 24. Tumors of the Musculoskeletal System David Ruslander KEY POINTS • In dogs and cats, osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma are the most common primary tumors of the musculoskeletal system. •…
The Cytology of Neoplasia
Chapter 7. The Cytology of Neoplasia Marlyn S. Whitney and Linda M. Berent KEY POINTS • Cytology is a rapid and inexpensive procedure, but some experience is required if one…
Pathophysiology and Tumor Cell Growth
Chapter 1. Pathophysiology and Tumor Cell Growth Barbara E. Kitchell and Nikolaos G. Dervisis KEY POINTS • Cancers are complex systems that result from many abnormalities within the cell. •…
Nervous System Neoplasia
Chapter 19. Nervous System Neoplasia Joan R. Coates and Gayle C. Johnson KEY POINTS • Meningioma is the most common primary brain tumor in dogs and cats. • Glioma is…
Immunotherapy
Chapter 16. Immunotherapy Philip J. Bergman KEY POINTS • The immune system is generally divided into two primary components: the innate immune response , and the highly specific, but more…
Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient
Chapter 18. Supportive Care of the Cancer Patient SECTION A Prevention and Management of Nausea and Vomiting Mary Lynn Higginbotham KEY POINTS • Mechanisms of vomiting for chemotherapeutic agents are…
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
Chapter 11. Paraneoplastic Syndromes Ruthanne Chun KEY POINTS • Paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) are caused by tumor-produced substances that have a systemic effect. • Effective treatment of most PNS requires control…
Managing Oncologic Emergencies
Chapter 13. Managing Oncologic Emergencies SECTION A Tumor- and Treatment-Related Complications Ravinder S. Dhaliwal KEY POINTS • Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells including cells of the bone marrow, mucous membranes…
