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One Cure Clinical Trials

ONE CURE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF PROGRESS FOR PETS AND PEOPLE WITH CANCER

Lauren Mingus  |  August 23, 2021

A decade ago, we doubled down on our journey to conquer cancer in all species. It started as an idea with Meg O’Neil after her dog, Elway, was treated at the Flint Animal Cancer Center for bone cancer. It has grown into the national movement we call One Cure. With the help of countless One […]

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FACC Patient Stories

Ginny’s Story

Jared Krysl  |  August 11, 2021

I am writing this letter to introduce someone special and tell her story. Her name was Ginny.  She was a female Goldendoodle who touched mine and countless people’s lives. Her story is a glorious yet sad celebration of life and just how precious it can be. Ginny entered this world on December 4, 2018. She […]

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One Cure Clinical Trials

Veterinarians discover new insights into GI lymphoma in cats

Lauren Mingus  |  June 30, 2021

Two years after their program began, Dr. Craig Webb, professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and the team from the Feline Cancer Core are excited about their growing understanding of gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma in cats. “We’re approaching our 100th study entrant, which is actually pretty amazing,” said […]

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One Cure Clinical Trials

Clinical trial hopes to better understand side effects of chlorambucil in cats with cancer

Lauren Mingus  |  June 17, 2021

“He’s my little hero.” That’s how Erin Hicks describes her best feline friend, Tico Junior. Like his dad, Tico Senior, both cats were born in the Dominican Republic while Hicks served in the Peace Corps. Both offered her protection, but in different ways. “Tico Senior saved me from tarantulas, insects, and rats while I was […]

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Our Team

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

Lauren Mingus  |  June 7, 2021

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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One Cure Clinical Trials

New clinical trial for dogs with nasal tumors may help people, too.

Lauren Mingus  |  June 7, 2021

Grendel joined her forever family along with her brother Beowulf at eight weeks old. “We could tell right away she had a mischievous streak and was destined to get her brother in trouble,” said Marcia Bohannon, Grendel’s human. The littermates have been devoted to each other from the start, which made Grendel’s illness devasting not […]

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Research

Cancer research to benefit pets and people

Lauren Mingus  |  June 2, 2021

For nearly four decades, the Flint Animal Cancer Center has been at the forefront of understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cancer biology, disease diagnosis, and the development of effective therapies. Our focus is on comparative oncology to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in pet animals, and translate our research and knowledge also to […]

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Our Team

Helping pet families navigate the cancer journey

Lauren Mingus  |  June 2, 2021

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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Latest News

FACC scientists search for solutions to cancer treatment challenges

Lauren Mingus  |  May 25, 2021

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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Latest News

The answers to cancer start at the cellular level.

Lauren Mingus  |  May 3, 2021

“Cancer is really a process associated with basic biology,” said Dr. Daniel Gustafson, director of basic research and the Pharmacology Lab at the Flint Animal Cancer Center. “It’s about the cells in your body that for some reason have changed and grown out of control.” The solutions to most problems start by looking at the […]