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.

• For Jezebel - Personal account of a bitch with lymphosarcoma, plus a list of resources for owners.
• Kate Koogler Canine Cancer Fund - Invites contributions for bone cancer research in large breed dogs. Details of activities and the story of a bitch with osteosarcoma.
• Max's Bout with Cancer - Personal account of the diagnosis and treatment of a chondrosarcoma. Veterinary notes from the surgical operation and photographs taken in subsequent months.
• Robin's Canine Cancer Files - Offers information and support for owners. Includes personal accounts, discussion on treatment options and links to other resources.
• AltVetMed - Cancer Management in Small Animals - Overview of information on complementary and alternative cancer treatments for animals - Written by Dr. Susan G. Wynn.
• Animal Cancer Treatment Subsidization Society - A Canadian organization whose mission is to help defray the cost of cancer treatment for animals.
• AVMA Care For Pets - About Cancer - Cancer information for owners from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
• Cancer in Animals - An overview of cancer and its treatment in pets. Covers chemotherapy in general, and a couple specific tumor types.
• OncoLink Vet - General information about veterinary oncology.
• Pet Cancer Support Group - An online support group for people who have or have had pets with cancer.
• Radiation Therapy for Animals - A description of Radiation Therapy at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about veterinary radiotherapy.
• Veterinary Oncologists by Location - Find a veterinary oncologist close to you with this finder provided by the Perseus Foundation.
• Veterinary Radiotherapy Facilities - A database compiled by the Veterinary Cancer Society of facilities for veterinary radiation therapy.

Irritant and hazard: union targets products with high formaldehyde levels (Bombala Times)
TOM CONNOLLY knows all about the symptoms of sick house syndrome. As a carpenter he comes into regular contact with the formaldehyde-rich building materials that create health problems for residents.

Cancer And Tobacco Are Growing Health Concerns In Africa (Medical News Today)
In an unprecedented meeting between the media, cancer and tobacco control nongovernmental organizations, and the health care sector, African journalists gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday to discuss Africa's growing cancer and tobacco crisis.

Cancer and tobacco are growing health concerns in Africa (News-Medical-Net)
In an unprecedented meeting between the media, cancer and tobacco control nongovernmental organizations, and the health care sector, African journalists gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa yesterday to discuss Africa?s growing cancer and tobacco crisis. This first ever summit was convened in order to address ways in which journalists can communicate lifesaving messaging about cancer, and ...