Limb-sparing options for osteosarcoma-diagnosed dogs to be exploredJuly 28, 2022The Morris Animal Foundation-funded project will investigate limb-sparing options for large- and giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Ultimately, researchers hope to advance the treatment of and improve the prognosis for dogs receiving radiation treatment for this type of cancer.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Leaky Vessel: Extravasation Protocols and AntidotesJuly 14, 2022This presentation by Danielle DeCormier, LVT, VTS (oncology), discusses what to do when chemotherapy administration goes wrong. It covers the common injectable chemotherapeutics and what to do if they get outside the vein. Each drug will be explained as an irritant or vesicant, plus whether or not it has an antidote, and what the suggested protocols are if extravasated. Chemotherapy handling and administration will be addressed in terms of safety and prevention.
'Seek and destroy' cancer trial explores nonsurgical therapiesJune 23, 2022A first-of-its-kind non-surgical cancer therapy is currently being tested at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Canada. Called a “seek and destroy” alternative therapy option, the treatment combines light-activated nanoparticles called porphysomes with photodynamic therapy (PDT).
'Cancer Bell' gets inaugural ring at Texas A&MJune 2, 2022A seven-year-old mastiff named Henry was recently honored as the first patient to ring Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital’s (SATH’s) new “BTHO Cancer” bell.
Pet cancer research campaign to match donationsMay 17, 2022Morris Animal Foundation’s annual pet cancer research campaign just received a funding boost, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar pledge from two industry players.
Liquid biopsy test can detect 30 types of canine cancer, study showsApril 27, 2022Veterinarians can now benefit from a new tool able to assist in early detection and diagnosis of 30 types of canine cancer.
The future of canine cancer treatmentMarch 15, 2022The use of immunotherapies to treat cancers has become increasingly widespread in human medicine, with some of these promising therapeutics producing remarkable outcomes.
Dogs, kids, and cancer: How dogs are helpingFebruary 18, 2022When it comes to kids, dogs are getting involved in healthcare. Specifically, they are playing a big role in helping pediatric oncologists battle osteosarcoma.
Old challenges and new opportunities in treating feline lymphomaFebruary 8, 2022Lymphoma is the most common malignancy in cats and can cause a variety of clinical signs, depending on the site affected and extent of disease.
Canine lymphoma tablets OKed by FDAJanuary 13, 2022Dogs diagnosed with lymphoma can now benefit from newly approved treatment.
