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Maybe you saw the article "Scientists find a strain of super-mice that just can't get cancer" in Discover Magazine. Other than the super-mouse I think that one celled organisms and as someone above noted, viruses, also would not get cancer. As disgusting as it may seem, multi-celled creatures being susceptible to cancer is probably an evolved trait that somehow is an overall long term benefit to survival of the species. I wish it wasn't. |
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Cancer in Animals - Veterinary Oncology
CancerIndex Home - Guide to Internet Resources for Cancer Home> Specialty> Veterinary Oncology
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. It is found in animals as well as humans. There are many different types of cancer that are found in animals, symptoms are often similar to those in people (eg. abnormal swelling, unexplained weight loss, lethargy / reluctance to exercise etc). Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in companion animals such as dogs and cats, it is particularly common in animals that live 10 years or longer. If treatment is appropriate this may include chemotherapy and surgery or radiotherapy.
Menu: Cancer in Animals - Veterinary Oncology
Cancer in Animals: links
Veterinary Organisations and Resources
Cancer in Animals: links (10 links)
* Animal Cancer Research (Legal Information Institute, Cornell University, USA) The site includes Congressional findings, information about animal cancer research and funding by NCI.
* Animal Tumour Registry (Italy) The site includes details of tumour classification systems for animal oncology. English and Italian language.
* Gulf Coast Veterinary Oncology (Houston, Texas, USA) The site has details of the practice and information for both veterinarians and the public. It includes information by Dr. Kevin Hahn on over 70 tumour types in animals, treatment information, clinical trials and links.
* North Carolina Animal Cancer Treatment Program (USA) NCACTP was founded in 1984 and is a multi-institutional program for treatment and research into cancer in animals. The Web site includes an overview of the program, treatments, studies and a list of personnel at North Carolina State University.
* Pet Loss Support Page (USA) an on-line book by Moira Anderson Allen with information and resources to help cope with pet loss bereavement.
* PetCancer This site contains over two hundred links to feline and canine cancer links. It is maintained by Bobby Yellin, who's mini schnauzer, Morgy, was diagnosed with bone cancer.
* Petcancer.co.uk - Cancer Treatment Unit (UK) The unit is located in Whistable, Kent and receives referrals for assessment and treatment. The site includes a Practice Directory of various veterinary surgeries in the UK, plus information for pet owners and vets.
* Punkie Louise - a cat who survived cancer !
* Vaccine-Associated Feline Sarcoma Task Force VAFSTF is a US collaborative group formed investigate the increased incidence of soft tissue sarcomas occurring at vaccine sites in cats. The web site includes details of the task force and vaccine site recommendations.
* Veterinary Cancer Society (USA) a non-profit educational organization formed in 1974 by veterinary oncologists. The web site includes information about VCS, membership, conferences, information for pet owners, clinical trials etc.
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Veterinary Organisations and Resources (5 links)
* American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
* American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
* American Veterinary Medical Association
* Delta Society (USA) a society "Celebrating Companion Animals - and the Ways They Enrich Our Lives". Information on a wide variety of topics including animal therapies and grief-loss resources.
* NetVet (USA) a catalogue of web resources for vets. |
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