news and updates

read more
One Cure Clinical Trials

Novel clinical trial seeks solution for tumor hypoxia

Lauren Mingus  |  November 30, 2020

It’s common knowledge among cancer researchers that tumors lacking oxygen (hypoxic) don’t respond well to radiation. Flint Animal Cancer Center radiation oncology section head, Dr. Susan LaRue, is working with colleagues at four universities to test a new approach that adds oxygen to tumors with the help of microbubbles. “Solid tumors, whether in pets or […]

read more
Our Team

Flint Animal Cancer Center Focuses on Opportunities

Lauren Mingus  |  November 30, 2020

After pivoting to address the crisis caused by the global pandemic last spring, the team at the Flint Animal Cancer Center is thinking of the future and reimagining what is possible for cancer research, treatment, and prevention. “Despite the pandemic, cancer hasn’t taken a break and neither has our team,” said Dr. Rodney Page, director, […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

Dietary considerations for pets with cancer

Dr. Camille Torres-Henderson  |  November 18, 2020

While many pet owners and veterinarians are interested in the interaction between diet and cancer, most current recommendations for the nutritional management of cancer in dogs and cats have limited evidence or are based on data taken from people. Nonetheless, a variety of websites and books offer strategies on what to feed a pet with […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

Mokey’s story: A cat’s journey through basal cell carcinoma

Prairie Smallwood  |  November 16, 2020

You hear it a lot: “We never expected it.” “It came out of nowhere.” “Of anyone I’d expect to get sick, it wouldn’t be _____.” Whether you’ve had a close, intense brush with cancer or you just know someone who knows someone battling it, you’ve likely heard the shock that often accompanies the diagnosis. This […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

Pet Cancer Treatment Options

Lauren Mingus  |  November 5, 2020

Depending on the type of cancer, the location, and how advanced the disease, pets with cancer have various treatment options. A veterinary oncologist may recommend one or more treatment alternatives. Like cancer care in people, treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are used alone or in combination to control cancer in pets. The Flint […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

Elbee celebrates five years cancer-free with the help of a novel treatment.

Lauren Mingus  |  September 17, 2020

Five years cancer-free. It’s a milestone for all cancer patients, but especially for our canine friends. While survival rates vary based on many factors, including the type of cancer and treatment, considering a dog’s lifespan, five years is cause for celebration. Last month, Flint Animal Cancer Center patient, Elbee, a sweet, shy border collie, celebrated […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

Petco Foundation invests in patient care & advancing treatments

Lauren Mingus  |  August 27, 2020

In 2019, thanks to a generous award from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Can­cer Treatment Support Fund, 28 pet patients received lifesaving financial grants. The award was the first of a two-year, $150,000 investment to support oncology patient care at the Flint Animal Cancer Center. The fund allows the Flint Animal Cancer Center to […]

read more
Latest News

New CT Scanner Provides Unparalleled Diagnostic Imaging

Lauren Mingus  |  July 15, 2020

Thanks to a generous gift from Jeff Neu, the Flint Animal Cancer Center and the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, have a new, state-of-the-art Seimens Somaton Force CT scanner. It is the first of its kind in all of Colorado, human or veterinary medicine, and the first in a veterinary hospital west of the […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

BONE CANCER IN DOGS

Dr. Christine Hardy  |  July 9, 2020

Bone cancer is a common cancer in dogs, especially in large and giant breeds. Approximately 85 percent of canine bone tumors are osteosarcomas (osteo = bone, sarcoma = cancer). Osteosarcomas are highly aggressive tumors, characterized by painful bone destruction where the tumor grows. Osteosarcoma commonly affects the limbs of dogs but can also occur in […]

read more
Latest News

Latest News From The Flint Animal Cancer Center

Lauren Mingus  |  July 1, 2020

Check out Flint Animal Cancer Center’s latest newsletter! Flint Animal Cancer Center Newsletter Library Fall 2019 Newsletter Spring 2019 Newsletter Fall 2018 Newsletter Spring 2018 Newsletter Fall 2017 Newsletter   Scroll to the bottom of this page to be added to our newsletter list and be the first to learn about the latest news from the Flint Animal Cancer […]

read more
Pet Cancer Treatment

In Memory of Lily, Six-Year Feline Lymphoma Survivor

Wendy Kruger  |  June 17, 2020

Guest Post Written by Wendy Kruger Lily was one of those “too good to be true” cats. Adopted in 2001 as a kitten, she was a birthday present for my six-year-old daughter, Anna. A child’s pet has to be patient, and Lily was. She was sweet and submissive – always one to please. She would […]