Dog Health Resources Directory
Cancer
University Programs
- The Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University - Homepage for the veterinary oncology program at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- The Harrington Oncology Program, Tufts University - Information regarding the clinical oncology service at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. Includes links to information for prospective clients.
- OncoSite - Texas A & M University - Information about small animal cancer, and about the clinical oncology program at TAMU. Includes links to information for prospective clients.
More "University Programs" Resources
Types of Cancer
Anal Sac Tumors - Information about anal sac tumors in dogs. Bone Cancer - Overview about treatment for bone cancer in dogs and cats. Canine Bladder Cancer - An excellent article from Purdue University about canine bladder cancer....List of "Types of Cancer" Resources
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...List of "Clinical Trials" Resources
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....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....List of "Professional Societies" Resources
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....List of "Clinics and Services" Resources
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....List of "Charitable Organizations" Resources
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....List of "Cancer in General" Resources
News About 'Cancer'
Dogs Bark to Beat Breast Cancer (WCPO Cincinnati)
A group of breast cancer survivors whose dogs helped them through put on "Barking for Breast Cancer" in Winton Woods Park Sunday.
Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk (Washington Post)
FRIDAY, Oct. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Liver transplant patients have a higher incidence of cancer than the general population, say researchers in Finland.
Breakout drug Herceptin brings new age in breast cancer care (USA Today)
Experts say the drug that has kept Barbara Bradfield healthy for so long, Herceptin, has changed the nature of breast cancer and helped doctors better understand what causes the disease. In the 10 years since it was approved, doctors say Herceptin also has encouraged the development of a growing arsenal of new therapies that target cancer cells but spare patients from many of the grueling side ...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Cancer survivor shares her story (Naples Daily News)
Maria Chapa knew something ailed her body. She felt pain in her breasts. One of her aunt’s died in February from breast cancer. Another aunt, in her 60s now, has battled it on and off for more than a dozen years. “I’m scared,” Chapa says sitting on a beige leather sofa dressed in a pink sweater and a white eyelet skirt. She’s headed to church with her husband, Isaac Hernandez, also dressed in a ...
