[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Hemangiosarcoma

  • From: TISHW@xxxxxxx
  • To: pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 16:31:02 -0400 (EDT)

I should just mention that the American German Shepherd Dog Charitable  
Foundation has recently supported several research grants studying  
hemangiosarcoma.  You can check out our web site (_www.agsdcf.org_ 
(http://www.agsdcf.org) ) and look under grants and  result updates.
 
Donations to the Foundation are always welcome.
 
Tish
 
 
In a message dated 5/28/2013 3:23:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
pcooke212@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
In  September, 2011, I submitted Harley's blood serum to a Northern 
California  Institute doing research into TK (Thymidine Kinase) activity seen 
in 
dogs with  Hemangiosarcoma, Lymphoma, and/or Leukemia.   Positive, elevated TK 
 results are usually present in these diseases.  The name of the study is  
"Cancer High-Risk Breed Screening Study."

They are doing continuing  research and check back with me routinely to 
update Harley's records and keep  track of his health.  Should he never develop 
these diseases, it may help  lead to the discovery of a genetic marker.  It 
is believed, though not  proven, that these diseases may have a genetic 
base.

I am thrilled (and  hopeful) to say that they have informed me that Harley, 
through testing done  on his blood serum, is not considered to have this 
activity.  I am not a  scientist, but, reading all that they have sent to me 
and to my Vet, I have  very good vibes about this info.  Normal TK reading is 
less than  5.9.  High is 6.0 and over.  Harley's test result is 1.4!!   
Sounds VERY good, to me!!  :-)   :-)  

This study  may, one day, lead to a marker for these diseases.  One can 
only hope and  pray and strongly support these types of research.  After all, 
what is  more important than living with a happy, healthy dog????  Especially 
one  who just about totally kicked A$$ for almost 8 years in the show 
ring??   :-)   :-)   :-)   OK, sorry....it really IS hard  not to BRAG!!  

Paula, 134 days and counting

Home of 2012  GSDCA Dual Title EXCELLENT Award Recipient, 2 Time AKC 
JAM/AOE Recipient,  International Champion, Canadian Champion, & American 
Silver 
Grand  Champion, Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC 
#64047  (Original Version), 1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in 
California,  Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH 
Stats), 
2011  Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee, Lifetime AKC Eukanuba Invitee. 
2  Time Cruft's Invitee.


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From:  showgsd-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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On  Behalf Of Michelle Kaeser
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:22 PM
To:  showgsd-l
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Hemangiosarcoma

Has anyone ever had  Hemangiosarcoma in any of your dogs? I'm wondering how
common it is in  gsds.
TIA..............

--
Michelle Mayfield
Jovon's  GSD's& Labrador  Retrievers
www.jovongsd.com

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