January 2004

Jan 28 '04

Types of Cancer

  • Canine Hemangiosarcoma - Vetinfo Canine Encyclopedia entry for canine hemangiosarcoma by Dr. Michael Richards.
  • Canine Lymphoma - A client information page about lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) in dogs.
  • Canine Mast Cell Tumors (Mastocytoma) - An overview of canine mast cell tumors from PetPlace.com.
  • Canine Melanoma - Generali information about melanoma from the Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America.
  • Canine Osteosarcoma - A link to thorough and easy to read information for owners regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of canine osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
  • Fatty Tumors in Dogs - Client information sheet for dogs with benign fatty tumors, also called lipomas.
  • Feline Leukemia Virus - A page from the Cornell Feline Health Center describing the Feline Leukemia Virus, a cause of certain forms of cancer in cats.
  • Feline Lymphoma - Link to newsletter article about feline lymphoma from Leahy Animal Hospital.
  • Feline Vaccines: Benefits and Risks - A site from the Cornell Feline Health Center discussing the risks of vaccine-associated sarcoma and vaccine practices.
  • Mast cell tumor - General information regarding mast cell tumors in dogs from VetCentric.
  • Osteosarcoma in Dogs - Information regarding osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs, from Dr. Sarah Sheafor at South Paws Veterinary Referral Center.
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats - A very good review of feline squamous cell carcinoma, with excellent images.
  • Sylvia's Journey of New Hope - Pet owner-sponsored webpage with information regarding feline vaccine-associated sarcoma.
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer - Article on canine bladder cancer from PetPlace.com.
  • Vaccines and Sarcomas: A Concern for Cat Owners - Client information regarding feline vaccine-associated sarcoma from the Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Jan 28 '04

Clinical Trials

Animal Cancer Institute - Trials - The Animal Cancer Institute provides new treatment opportunities for both pets and people with cancer through the design of prospective clinical trials. It is hoped these trials will directly benefit participating pet animals and provide pre-clinical information that may improve the treatment of human cancer patients. Auburn University Veterinary Oncology Clinical Trials - A list of clinical trials offered through Auburn University's veterinary oncology service Clinical Studies - Purdue Comparative Oncology Program - Veterinary oncology clinical trials available at Purdue University...
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Research

Cambridge Veterinary School: Research: Oncology - Oncology research at University of Cambridge School of Veterinary Science. Cornell University Comparative Cancer Program - Outlines the cancer research program goals for the Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. The Dog Genome Project - The Dog Genome Project is a study involving the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Oregon, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. It is aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes in dogs....
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Professional Societies

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Grants specialty certification in veterinary oncology and other disciplines such as neurology, cardiology and internal medicine. Contains a list of board-certified veterinary oncology specialists by location. American College of Veterinary Radiology - Radiation Oncology - Website for the professional society governing the speciality of veterinary radiation onology. British Veterinary Oncology Study Group - A British organization interested in research into and treatment of veterinary cancers....
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Clinics and Services

Angell Memorial Hospital - Veterinary Oncology - Description of the oncology services and staff available at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. Animal Cancer Care - Animal Cancer Care - Animal Cancer Care P/L (ACC) was established in November 1997 as a small animal oncology consultancy. The company provides a referral veterinary oncology service operating out of the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre. Animal Health Trust - Oncology - Website for the Animal Health Trust in the UK. Information regarding their oncology service can be accessed by clicking the "Veterinary Services" icon....
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Charitable Organizations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Foundation - A public charitable foundation established to support studies relating to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal disease, to communicate and distribute this knowledge, and to educate trainees in various fields of veterinary internal medicine. American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation - Develops resources for basic and applied health programs with emphasis on canine genetics to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. Animal Cancer Foundation - Studies and funds novel therapies aimed at eliminating cancer as a health problem in pets and people through research, prevention, and education....
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Cancer in General

The Bosco Page: Osteosarcoma - Personal perspective on the disease and treatment, including the use of transdermal pain relief. Discussion about euthanasia and deciding on timing. Cancer in Dogs - Reviews the incidence of common cancers in males and females. Statistics, epidemiological analysis and recommendations. Canine Cancer Awareness - Providing owners with valuable information and resources when dealing with canine cancer. Relies on contributions to assist dog owners with cancer treatments they would otherwise not afford....
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Conditions and Diseases in General

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists - Diplomates' profiles, articles on eye diseases in animals, and quizzes for professionals in veterinary medicine. Animal Eye Doctor...The Internet's Veterinary Eye Doctor - AnimalEyeDoc.com is a web site directly concerned with helping the pet owner and the caring professional to solve or at least help solve the pets ophthalmic problems. The Comparative Neuromuscular Laboratory - Presents cases of neuromusclar diseases in companion animals....
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Pet Health

AAHA Healthypet - Pet care resources by the American Animal Hospital Association to find a veterinarian, veterinary clinic or animal hospital for pets and provide pet care tips to pet owners. Alaska Science Forum: Cats, Dogs and Other Pets - Articles on color genetics, animal senses, and other topics. Allexperts Veterinarian Q&A - Vets and Vet assistants answer your questions about the health of your pet for free. Get quick answers to your questions....
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Animal Health in General

American Veterinary Medical Law Association. - National association of attorneys, veterinarians, and other individuals and organizations with an interest in veterinary medical law and how it pertains to the veterinary profession and allied fields. Animal Health Centre Newsletters - Informative articles about interesting cases, diagnostic tests, field disease investigation, and general happenings in the laboratory from the "Diagnostic Diary", a quarterly publication from the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Animal Health, Emerging Animal Disease (AHEAD) - Federation of American Scientists' project for proactive surveillance of zoonoses and other animal diseases. Includes information on rabies, West Nile fever, ehrlichiosis, equine encephalitis, anthrax, Pfiesteria, "mad cow" disease, deformed frogs, and diseases of both wildlife and farm animals....
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