Description

The book of “Orthopaedic Oncology Diagnosis and treatment” provides a baseline from which to review subsequent advances in veterinary oncology, which includes worldwide networks that have resulted in veterinary oncology becoming the multidisciplinary speciality that it is today. There certainly have been many advances in understanding of the pathology and epidemiology of animal cancers and in methods of diagnosis and treatment. However, the subject has become so large and diverse that not all aspects can be covered in detail here. It should also be acknowledged that there are still many gaps in knowledge in this field and that, because of a lack of randomised clinical trials, the evidence base for what is often regarded as “standard of care” is weak. The subspecialty within veterinary medicine which deals with the diagnosis of cancer in animals as well as its treatment is known as veterinary oncology. Due to a large number of deaths in pet animals being caused by cancer, veterinary oncology is an important field of study within veterinary medicine. Many animals such as cats and dogs suffer from similar cancers as humans. Thus, advances in veterinary oncology and human cancer research complement each other in a way which benefits both animals and humans. There are various treatments which are used to cure and control cancer in animals such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of veterinary oncology and the advances which have been made in it.