Colorado State University and Cornell University are recognized as two of the world’s leading centers for veterinary education and treatment, in particular research and treatment of canine cancer. Cancer is the number one cause of death in dogs over the age of two. We hope the information presented below will help answer dog lovers’ questions about canine cancer.
Colorado State Q&A Video on Canine Cancer
Three prominent veterinary oncologists answer pressing questions about canine cancer, prevention and treatments. Click on the image to the right to watch the video. Note: QuickTime is required to play all videos in this web exclusive. To learn more about the Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center click here.
MAF Dog Cancer Research, Plus Human Benefit
The canine cancer research MAF is funding not only will benefit millions of dogs but also benefits humans, especially children. Dr. Stephen Withrow, Director of the Colorado State Animal Cancer Center, talks about MAF and the dog-human linkage. Dr. Ross Wilkins a human oncologist and founder of the Limb Preservation Society, also comments. To learn more about the Limb Preservation Foundation, click here. Click on the image to the right to watch the video.
Cornell Presents Canine Cancer Research - Treatment Innovations
Dr. Rodney Page, Professor & Director, Medical Oncology and members of the Cornell animal cancer team present new information on treatments and research. Included are numerous valuable links. Click the photo above to read more about the research and treatment options available at Cornell's Sprecher Institute for Comparative Cancer Research. Also be sure to watch Cornell's Pet Owner’s Guide to Cancer video, including Triton's canine cancer radiation treatment.
MAF’s Canine Cancer Campaign
Watch more canine cancer related video. Hear MAF Trustee Betty White comment on the MAF campaign, as well as MAF CEO Dr. Patricia Olson. Click on the campaign logo to see a listing of these and other videos. Click here to see a sample of canine cancer TV news stories from across the country.
Join our fight against cancer
By donating to the campaign or purchasing a customized Canine Cancer Pet tag.
Go to www.CureCanineCancer.org for more on the MAF Canine Cancer Campaign and links to many other elite veterinary schools and canine cancer centers in the United States and throughout the world.
Has your pet been diagnosed with cancer? Find a veterinary oncologist in your area at www.acvim.org. If a specialist isn’t accessible, your veterinarian can register with Oncura Partners, in cooperation with the Pet Cancer Foundation, to receive a free initial consultation with a cancer specialist. If you and your veterinarian choose, you may continue to work with Oncura Partners to help in the ongoing treatment process. Click here to learn more.
