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High School Freshman Receives First Place Award for Golden Retriever Lifetime Study

April 2, 2013 BY

Cherry Creek High School freshman Apoorva Krishnan took her love for animals to the next level by getting involved in Morris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study.

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POSTED IN: Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog cancer, Dog health

Fighting back during Pet Cancer Awareness Month

May 1, 2012 BY MAF

PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. Pledge to Raise $1 Million for Morris Animal Foundation.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer, Canine cancer , Cure cancer

Developing DNA tests to diagnose cancer in cats

August 19, 2011 BY

Every year, thousands of cats develop tumors that appear to be linked to routine vaccination and other injections. These injection site–associated sarcomas (ISASs) are typically more aggressive than sarcomas that occur spontaneously. In addition, ISASs often require more intensive treatment and show a higher risk of recurrence after surgical removal. For these reasons, accurate diagnosis of the tumor subtype can significantly affect the outcome for sarcoma patients.

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POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer, Veterinary research

New Drug Administration Option Improves Cancer Treatment Success and Decreases Side Effects

August 17, 2011 BY

Conventional chemotherapy drugs only modestly improve cancer survival rates while also causing notable side effects. Metronomic therapy, a novel method of administering chemotherapy that involves frequent, low-level doses of chemotherapy rather than higher doses given at longer intervals, may improve treatment response and decrease side effects.

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POSTED IN: Animal studies, Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog diseases

Study Identifies Promising New Drug Therapy for Feline Oral Cancer

June 22, 2011 BY MAF

About 10 percent of all tumors in cats are oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), making this the third most common tumor in cats.

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POSTED IN: Cancer, Cat health, Feline health

Betty White to Lead Canine Cancer–Fighting Dream Team for Morris Animal Foundation

May 19, 2011 BY MAF

PETCO and the Blue Buffalo Co. Pledge to Raise $1 Million for Foundation in Honor of Pet Cancer Awareness Month Read more.

POSTED IN: Animal health, Cancer

Walk Raises Over $60,000 for Canine Cancer

May 1, 2010 BY MAF

The K9 Cancer Walk in Elk Grove, California, had raised more than $61,000 as of Saturday! We had more than 700 registered participants and 44 teams. This was more than double the original goal for both revenue raised and participants.

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POSTED IN: Cancer, Canine cancer , Dog cancer