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Lymphoma (lymphatic cancer)
is a disease that can effect animals as well as humans. If you perform a search on
an Internet search engine you are bound to get results with animal and human resources
mixed together. Although this site is devoted to human lymphoma here are links to
those looking for lymphoma in animals. Please note: lymphoma is not contagious! Animals cannot transmit lymphatic cancer either to other animals or to humans (animals need not fear humans with lymphoma either). Dogs (Canine): A very thorough question and answer approach to canine lymphoma questions is by Dr. Mike Richards, DVM. Another good discussion is by Anita Weidinger, DVM (updated link). VIN compares three chemotherapy protocols for lymphoma in dogs and a comparison of chemotherapy drugs comes from LSU. A 2000 study finds fish oil may help dogs with lymphoma.
Research Opportunity: (new)
Research Area: Canine Cancer
Breeds: Akita, American Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chow, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Flat-Coated Retriever, German Shepherd, Giant Schnauzer, Golden Retriever, Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Mastiff, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Schnauzer, Pointer, Pug, Rottweiler, Scottish Terrier, Standard Poodle, Standard Schnauzer, Toy Poodle
After completing the dog genome sequencing project, the
Broad Institute of
Harvard and MIT and collaborators are now working on identifying disease genes predisposing dogs to cancer. Identification of such genes could lead to carrier testing, a better understanding of the disease and long term better treatments for the disease in both dogs and humans. More information can be found at: www.broad.mit.edu/mammals/dog.
For each of the below diseases researchers need blood
samples from affected
dogs as well as blood samples from healthy older (>6 yo) dogs.
3. Mammary tumors
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh Broad and Elizabeth McNiel, U.
Minnesota
Focus: English Springer Spaniel Additional breeds included: German Shepherds, Cocker Spaniels and Boxers Please contact: Dog-info@broad.mit.edu
4. Melanoma
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh Broad and Phil Bergman, Animal
Medical Center, NY
Breeds included: ALL including Scottish Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Black Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Chow Chows, and Pugs Please contact: Dog-info@broad.mit.edu
5. Lymphoma
PI: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Broad
Focus: Golden Retrievers, Boxers Additional breeds included: Cocker Spaniel, Rottweiler, Akita, Flat-Coated Retriever Please contact: Dog-info@broad.mit.edu
6. Mast cell tumors
Collaborators: Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Broad and Cheryl
London, UC Davis
Focus: Pugs and Chinese Shar-Pei Additional breeds included: Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, Boxer Please contact: Dog-info@broad.mit.edu
Researchers at the AMC Cancer Research Center and
University of Colorado
Health Science Center are looking for samples for the following projects:
7. Lymphoma
Researchers need samples from any dog that has an AKC
registration number.
Eligible dogs will undergo standard of care treatment and provide blood samples as well. Availability of 2 or more unaffected relatives that are >6 years old is desirable. They also would encourage people who have dogs that are related to study subjects that are affected to participate. Owners of all dogs will be asked to fill out a follow-up questionnaire.
8. Hemangiosarcoma
Researchers need blood samples from affected dogs for a
study to map
susceptibility genes. In some cases, samples may be applied to the development of a diagnostic test for hemangiosarcoma. Eligible dogs must have an AKC registration number. Owners of all dogs will be asked to fill out a follow-up questionnaire.
Visit www.modianolab.org
for additional information on these programs.
Cats: There seems to be less information for cats on the web - some information again from Dr. Mike Richards, DVM Ferrets: The best information source is the Ferret Lymphosarcoma FAQ - an exhaustive resource from Ferret Central. Koala: Believe it. A technical paper in Aust Vet J Vol 76, No 12, December 1998. Others: One of the most famous animals at the London Zoo died of an NHL.
He was Arfur [correct] a white Asiatic lion, and died in Dec 1994 (thanks to
Caroline in the UK for this!) Pet Loss: If you have lost your pet to lymphoma or another ailment you may want to visit http://www.petloss.com/ If you know of other lymphomas effecting animals please Resources:
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