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FACC Patient Stories

Fang’s Clinical Trial Story

If your pet is diagnosed with cancer, the first thing you will do is find the best treatment options for your best friend. For many, the best option is a clinical trial. Clinical trials provide access to new, cutting-edge treatments that will offer your pet a fighting chance. They also give cancer researchers important insights […]

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Research

Conquering Cat Cancer: Feline Researchers at the FACC

Feline cancer is all too common. In fact, as many as one in five cats will be diagnosed with cancer in their life, and many will succumb to this disease. Despite the grim prognosis of feline cancer, this cancer in cats is underfunded and underresearched in cats. Here at the Flint Animal Cancer Center, we’re […]

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Our Team

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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Latest News

IN IT 2GETHER: Solving Cancer One Puzzle Piece at a Time

Growing clinical trials, together  “I’m Matt Lubick and I’m a cancer survivor. I’ve learned more and more about the impact that animal research has on the acceleration of trials – which I had – and the development of stem cell transplants – which I also had. Those treatments are the reason I’m here today,” said Lubick. […]

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FACC Patient Stories

Trigger: Founding Member of 4Corners K-9 Search and Rescue

“Together, we helped countless Navajos, all because of Trigger. He was the founding member. It was his heart and spirit that made me decide to do this. All he ever cared about was working… all he cared about was finding the missing,” said Bernadine Beyale, Trigger’s owner and search partner.  Bernadine picked Trigger out of […]

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Pet Cancer Treatment

For the Love of Lucy

The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital celebrated the opening of the Lucy & Family PET/CT Suite last week. This suite houses a state-of-the-art Siemens PET/CT scanner that adds to the hospital’s advanced diagnostic imaging tools and brings Colorado State University one step closer to being a full Siemens campus, the industry leader for advanced […]

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FACC Patient Stories

Be Like Basil

“Basil is the sweetest, most loving cat I’ve ever had. She’s the best cat ever,” said Tina Parkhurst, Basil’s mom. “I just want more people to be like Basil. Be kind. Be compassionate. I’m so floored that everyone loves Basil as much as I do and I feel really lucky that they’re all like her […]

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Research

Flint Animal Cancer Center awarded Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund

Canine cancer research will be boosted annually from contributions to the Flint Animal Cancer Center, part of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. Lifelong learners and lovers of science, the late Dr. and Mrs. Laiks created the Ann and Lawrence G. Laiks Canine Cancer Fund in honor of their love […]

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Our Team

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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Research

Dimitri – The Cat that Has Changed the Face of Cancer Research

“I miss him every single day. I’ve had a lot of cats in my life, but there was just something special about Dimitri,” said Barbara Maier, Dimitri’s owner. Dimitri fought a hard and fast battle with cancer, but unfortunately, his little body succumbed to the disease. The Maiers lost Dimitri in 2018, but his legacy […]

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One Cure Clinical Trials

Charlie the Charismatic Teaching Dog

Charlie is a current One Cure clinical trials patient in the GEM-IB for osteosarcoma (bone cancer) study. This study is testing a new drug that combines a bone-targeting agent with a chemotherapy drug in an attempt to increase the concentration of the cancer drug at the site of the tumor, with the hopes of decreasing […]

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Our Team

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 […]