Posted on May 14, 2008 by fightcaninecancer
From ScienceDaily (2008-03-02) — Cancer researchers have found that humans and dogs share more than friendship and companionship — they also share the same genetic basis for certain types of cancer. Furthermore, the researchers say that because of the way the genomes have evolved, getting cancer may be inevitable for some humans and dogs. … [...]
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Posted on April 30, 2008 by fightcaninecancer
If your dog has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and you have chosen to pursue chemotherapy, then your vet may or may not have started out your dog’s treatment protocol with a drug called L-Asparaginase, or Elspar. Originally the first drug given during the WI-Madison chemotherapy protocol (the most common protocol used for lymphoma), Elspar is [...]
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Posted on April 22, 2008 by fightcaninecancer
You may have seen him recently on 60 Minutes. John Kanzius, himself a cancer patient, has developed a machine that uses radio waves to kill cancer cells. While it has not yet been widely tested on animals or tested at all in humans, it does show promise. What struck me the most about this machine is [...]
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Posted on March 27, 2008 by fightcaninecancer
While not for everyone, participating in a clinical trial can provide access to cutting-edge veterinary oncology treatments, and may alleviate some of the financial burden of treating your dog with cancer. If you are interested in participating in a clinial trial, you should note that they usually take place at Veterinary Teaching Hospitals and the [...]
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