[ SHOWGSD-L ] Cancer Reasearch

From: MORGAN LEWIS <shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx>
To: gsd showlist <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:38:18 -0800 (PST)
We have already received 2 responses from owners with CANCER.  PLEASE help!! 
This RESEARCH is important to our DOGS and US.
 
The following message is forwarded with permission from Dr. Froman; 
although it was initially addressed to practitioners on the 
veterinary professionals board, she agreed that it would be useful to 
get the word out to knowledgeable dog owners who could make their own 
practitioners aware of the request for tumor and blood 
samples.  Since the German Shepherd Dog, unfortunately, is 
over-represented in two of these cancers, I wanted to share this 
information that could ultimately benefit the breed as a whole.


Dr. Froman writes:

"I'm writing to ask for support from practitioners - the Van Andel 
Research Institute in Michigan is the recipient of a National Cancer 
Institute Go! Grant to study cancer in canines and humans.  The 
initial focus is on five main tumor types (canine only at this point):


1)      Osteosarcoma

2)      Hemangiosarcoma

3)      Lymphoma

4)      Malignant histiocytosis

5)      Melanoma (oral or digital)

We are asking for submissions of *FRESH* tumor samples (not in 
formalin) and 3-5 mls of blood in an EDTA tube, along with a signed 
owner consent form.  If the dog has already had the mass removed, and 
there is a histologically confirmed diagnosis of one of the above 
tumor types, we would be pleased to receive a blood sample. All 
submissions must include the signed consent form and histo 
report  confirming the diagnosis.  With advance notice, we can 
overnight a tumor collection kit to your practice.

The Van Andel is a world class human cancer research institute.  We 
are very hopeful these studies will lead to earlier diagnostics, as 
well as improved and individualized therapies for both dogs and people.

http://www.vai.org




Morgan and His Angels
Precious, OFA
Princess, CGC, TDI, GSDCA Health Award
"RAW" fed, No Vaccinations


Morgan and His Angels
Precious, OFA
Princess, CGC, TDI, GSDCA Health Award
"RAW" fed, No Vaccinations


      
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