by Tapiwa Manhombo | Feb 9, 2022 | Dog Stories
Bear was so much more than his rib osteosarcoma diagnosis – he was also a competitive athlete, lover of belly rubs and loyal companion. His story of early detection and treatment demonstrates how critical it is to catch rib tumors in dogs early and how far...
by Kyle Stevenson | Mar 1, 2021 | Canine Cancer Blog
About 1/3 of dogs will develop cancer at some point in their lifetimes and even more alarming is the fact that approximately 50% of those dogs will succumb to their cancer. Everyone who loves dogs and wants to be the best steward they can be for them needs to know the...
by Kristina Evelyn | Jan 20, 2021 | Dog Cancer Types
Are some dog breeds more prone to cancer than others? The simple answer to this question is “Yes!” However, explaining why some dogs are more likely to get cancer is more complex. It’s true, as commonly thought, that some dog breeds are more prone to cancer than...
by NCCF Editor | Mar 14, 2019 | Canine Cancer Research
In October, James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their groundbreaking cancer research. With the help of mice, they developed six revolutionary cancer treatments that target the immune system. Some patients who received just one round... by NCCF Editor | Feb 5, 2019 | Canine Cancer Treatment
In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists at the University of Missouri have helped advance a patient-specific, precision medicine treatment for bone cancer in dogs. By creating a vaccine from a dog’s own tumor, scientists worked with ELIAS Animal Health to...
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