TOPIC: Patient Stories
Patient Story
Littermates Annie and Ollie race again, but this time for a cure
Staff Writer | December 06, 2018
In June 2017, Kim's greyhound, Annie, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Having been through this diagnosis with her first greyhound, Kim was better prepared and wanted to know more about treatment options. Her veterinarian recommended Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center.
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Cancer Stories
Facing cancer together.
Staff Writer | June 20, 2019
Connie and Leo were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.
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Leg Amputation
Leg Amputation: Will my dog be okay?
Staff Writer | May 03, 2019
Deciding to amputate your pet’s leg can be difficult and emotional. At the Flint Animal Cancer Center, we understand your fears and provide support to each patient family throughout the process. Amputation is one of the best treatment options to control or eliminate certain types of cancer, and many patients undergo this surgery without complication each year.
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canine osteosarcoma
Otis' Journey with Osteosarcoma
Carol Kaune | October 04, 2018
It got too hard. We were supposed to travel to Maine on August 21 for a week with the family on Damariscotta Lake but the days without eating started getting longer and the good days were dwindling in numbers, so we cancelled our trip and headed to the mountains....
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Nasal Osteosarcoma
Nasal osteosarcoma patient lives purrfectly ever after cancer
Staff Writer | March 21, 2019
In 2016, Zoey was diagnosed with nasal osteosarcoma, a rare cancer in cats. More than two years after radiation treatment, Zoey's fairy "tail" proves happy endings are possible after cancer.
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