ACVIM Oncology Reading List
This is only a convenience copy of the ACVIM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries. It does not replace the official ACVIM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVIM reading list.
Group 1
"The following texts are essential to provide a detailed knowledge base in oncology," ~ from the ACVIM Oncology Reading List.
Devita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer : principles & practice of oncology by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9781451192940Publication Date: 201510th Edition
Withrow and MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9780323594967Publication Date: 20206th Edition
Cancer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Biotherapy by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9781496375148Publication Date: 2018
The Basic Science of Oncology, Sixth Edition by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 1259862070Publication Date: 2021-04-21
The Biology of Cancer by Call Number: Circ Desk Reserve QZ 202 W423b 2014 (At Hirsh)ISBN: 9780815342205Publication Date: 20142nd edition.
Radiobiology for the Radiologist by Call Number: ONLINEISBN: 9781608311934Publication Date: 20127th Edition
Group 2
"The following texts may have more detail and different perspectives on important oncologic topics, or contain specialized information that is not available elsewhere and may be complementary to Group 1." ~ from the ACVIM Oncology Reading List.
Canine and Feline Endocrinology by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781455744565Publication Date: 20154th edition.
Cowell and Tyler's Diagnostic Cytology and Hematology of the Dog and Cat by Call Number: SF 772.6 D536 2014ISBN: 9780323087070Publication Date: 20144th edition.
Canine and Feline Cytology by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781455740833Publication Date: 20153rd Edition
Feline Oncology: A Comprehensive Guide to Compassionate Care by Call Number: SF 986 T8 O34f 2001ISBN: 9781884254536Publication Date: 2001
Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice by Call Number: SF910.T8 C36 2010ISBN: 9781416031833Publication Date: 2009
Tumors in Domestic Animals by Call Number: SF910.T8 T295 2017ISBN: 9781119181200Publication Date: 2016
Duncan and Prasse's Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Clinical Pathology by Call Number: Reserve Stacks SF 769 D911v 2011ISBN: 9780813820149Publication Date: 20115th edition.
Schalm's Veterinary Hematology by Call Number: Reserve Stacks SF 771 S298v 2010ISBN: 9780813817989Publication Date: 20106th edition.
Updated 5/20/2020
This is only a convenience copy of the ACVIM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries. It does not replace the official ACVIM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVIM reading list.
Journals
"Candidates are expected to have a good working knowledge of the veterinary cancer literature. Publications that contain material not yet available in textbooks are especially important. Each journal listed below should be reviewed for relevant articles from 2008 to present. Both print and online journal versions should be reviewed (including early view)."
Veterinary Oncology Published in Human Literature
"Candidates are responsible for articles on veterinary oncology published in the human literature and review articles discussing major concepts in cancer biology and general therapeutic strategies. This list is not exhaustive."
Updated 5/20/2020
This is only a convenience copy of the ACVIM reading list to help find copies of reading materials in local libraries. It does not replace the official ACVIM reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest ACVIM reading list.
Articles
- Development of xenogenic DNA vaccine program for canine malignant melanoma at the Animal Medical CenterVaccine 2006; 24:4582-4585. Bergman, Camps-Palau, McKnight, et al.
- Evolutionary conserved cytogenetic changes in hematological malignancies of dogs and humans - man and his best friend share more than companionshipChromosome Research 2008; 16: 145-154. Breen, Modiano.
- A population study of neutering status as a risk factor for canine prostate cancerProstate 2007; 67: 1174-1181. Bryan, Keeler, Henry, et al.
- Use of body surface area to calculate chemotherapeutic drug dose in dogs: II. Limitations imposed by pharmacokinetic factorsJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 1998; 12:272-278. Frazier, Price.
- The molecular basis of canine melanoma: pathogenesis and trends in diagnosis and therapyJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 1999; 13(3): 163-74. Modiano, Ritt, Wojcieszyn.
- Pretreatment tumor prostaglandin E2 concentration and cyclooxygenase-2 expression are not associated with the response of canine naturally occurring invasive urinary bladder cancer to cyclooxygenase inhibitor therapyPostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 2005; 72: 181-186. Mutsaers, Mohammed, DeNicola, et al.
- Telomere lengths and telomerase activity in dog tissues: a potential model system to study human telomere and telomerase biologyNeoplasia 2001;3:351-359. Nasir, Devlin, Mckevitt, et al.
- Use of body surface area (BSA)-based dosages to calculate chemotherapeutic drug dose in dogs: I. Potential problems with current BSA formulaeJournal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 1998; 12:267-271. Price, Frazier.
- Dog models of naturally occuring cancerTrends Mol Med 2011 Jul; 17(7): 380-388. Epub 2011 Mar 24. Rowell, McCarthy, Alvarez.
- Hallmarks of cancer: the next generation.Cell 2011 Mar 4; 144(5):646-74. Hanahan, Weinberg.
- The Hallmarks of CancerHanahan D, Weinberg RA. Cell. 2000 Jan 7; 100 (1) 57-70.
Updated 5/26/2020