Osteosarcoma (OSA or OS) is a very aggressive bone cancer usually affecting large breed dogs including Golden Retrievers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, St. Bernards, Doberman Pinschers and more. It was more prevalent in older dogs, aged 8 and up, but it has been occurring in younger large breeds as well. The rate of mestastasis to other […]
Canine Cancer
What’s New in Cancer Treatment for Dogs
Canine cancer statistics in the U.S. are frightening. Estimates are that several million dogs will be diagnosed with cancer annually and one out of every 3 dogs will die of the disease. In dogs over 2 years old, cancer is the No. One Killer. The good news is that research continues and there are new […]
About Chemotherapy
One of the most devastating pieces of news to receive is that your pet has cancer. But there is hope. Chemotherapy is a viable option to treat pets with cancer. There are a number of different types of chemotherapy drugs available for your veterinarian/oncologist to use. Some are given orally while others by injection every […]
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer in dogs and cats and other pets is a term that covers several different types of cancer. The most common type is Transitional Cell Carcinoma (TCC). TCC is aggressive and malignant. (Less common types of bladder cancer include squamous cell carcinoma, hemangiosarcoma, adenocarcinoma and rhabdomyosarcoma). Dogs appear to develop bladder cancer more often […]
Listeria-based Vaccine for OSA
The biotechnology company, Advaxis, has been developing new immunotherapies and cancer and infectious diseases for a number of years. Their veterinary program is evaluating a listeria-based vaccine for the treatment of osteosarcoma in dogs. In cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, they are beginning clinical trials with the listeria-based vaccine. Listeria […]
New Therapy for Canine Cancer
The biotechnology company, Advaxis, has been developing new immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases for a number of years. Their veterinary program is evaluating a listeria-based vaccine for the treatment of osteosarcoma (OSA) in dogs. Listeria is a food-borne infectious bacteria that can survive refrigeration and even freezing. It is commonly found in delimeats not […]
Another Weapon in the Cancer Battle
Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center has been conducting a study using Liposomal Clodronate, a biophosphonate for treating canine cancer. Immune cells called macrophages normally clear the body of debris, bacteria and foreign bodies. Recent studies suggest that these cells may play a role in promoting tumor growth and metastasis (spread) of cancer. Macrophages may […]
Obesity in Dogs and Cancer Connection
News from Dr. Damian Dressler and his blog, “Dog Cancer News”. Here’s why, in the fight to avoid or treat cancer in dogs, it’s important to keep them slim, as Dr. Dressler explains. Fat cells secrete something called adiponectin which offers cancer protection. When fat is burned, adiponectin is released in small amounts in dogs […]
Brain Cancer
Dr. Demian Dressler of the Dog Cancer News blog, informs us that there is new technology in the area of brain cancer. Dr. Dressler further states that brain cancer is one of the most difficult to fight due to “the blood-brain barrier.” These are tiny blood vessels, capillaries, that form bunches and don’t allow things […]