Cancer Chemotherapy for the Veterinary Health Team

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.

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