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Dr. Susan Lana named director of the Flint Animal Cancer Center

The Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC) at Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital has earned a reputation as a global leader in veterinary oncology and comparative oncology. That legacy will continue with the center’s newly named director, Dr. Susan Lana. “Dr. Lana’s deep expertise as a clinician, educator, and researcher uniquely positions […]

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Dr. Thamm Awarded Alan Kelly International Veterinary Award

Dr. Thamm is integral to the operations and success of the Flint Animal Cancer Center both on the clinical and research side of our organization. His diligence and dedication earned him the 2023 Alan Kelly International Award for The Kennel Club’s International Canine Health Awards. This award is given in recognition of his work improving […]

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The Legacy of Dr. Rodney Page

The answer to cancer may be walking right beside us. – Dr. Page The One Medicine for pets and people approach has guided Dr. Rodney Page’s career. After a lifetime of achievements, Page has announced his plans to retire as the longtime director of the Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center and […]

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Vet Tech Team Brings Passion And Experience To Provide Unparalleled Care

Our veterinary technicians are critical members of the Flint Animal Cancer Center team. With up to 30 patient visits each day, they help manage a variety of responsibilities from check-in to administering treatment. While they share many of the same passions – a love of animals and finding a cure for cancer – our vet […]

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One Cure Clinical Trials

Canine Cancer Prevention Vaccine Study Seeks Participants

As part of the largest interventional canine clinical trial ever conducted, veterinarians leading the Vaccine Against Canine Cancer Study seek to enroll 800 healthy, middle-aged pet dogs to evaluate the effectiveness of a new cancer prevention vaccine. The clinical trials portion of the study is led by Colorado State University’s Dr. Douglas Thamm, director of […]

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New Fellowship Trains Future Veterinary Oncology Clinician-Scientists

When Dr. Samantha Schlemmer read the posting for the Seeker Oncology Research Fellowship at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, it was as if the stars had aligned. Schlemmer was nearing the end of her residency in clinical pathology at Texas A&M and considering her next steps when she learned about the research fellowship. “I was […]

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FACC’s Global Connections

Since the early 1980s, the Flint Animal Cancer Center has trained more surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists than any other veterinary institution. Beyond the formal training program, each year, the FACC also welcomes dozens of guest observers from around the world. Over the years, this expanding collegial network has led to FACC’s growing global impact on […]

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New oncology teaching model provides patient-centered learning for DVM students

For the Flint Animal Cancer Center’s clinical team, one silver lining to the global pandemic has been the opportunity to reimagine the teaching model for fourth-year veterinary students. “The move to 100 percent online instruction was chaotic,” said Dr. Susan Lana, Stuart Chair in Oncology and oncology service chief. “But it gave us a chance […]

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Helping pet families navigate the cancer journey

As members of a land-grant institution, we believe it is our responsibility to share our knowledge and expertise. To fulfill that commitment, the Flint Animal Cancer Center Consult Service offers a free resource connecting pet parents and referring veterinarians with our oncology specialists. The program answers approximately 2,000 requests for oncology information annually. The service […]

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FACC scientists search for solutions to cancer treatment challenges

While many scientists at the Flint Animal Cancer Center focus their research on cancer cells, the Laboratory of Comparative Musculoskeletal Oncology and Traumatology views cancer through an additional lens. “Many of our colleagues are doing great work focusing on cancer itself – how to treat it effectively, how to make sure it doesn’t spread,” said […]

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Veterinary Oncology Training Programs

Educating future cancer specialists is central to the mission of the Flint Animal Cancer Center. We have trained more surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists than any other veterinary institution in the world. We also established the first Ph.D. program in cancer biology for  veterinarians. Until the day we conquer cancer, the need for additional clinical […]