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

Kate Shelton | October 3, 2024

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 […]

The Future of Radiation Oncology

Kate Shelton | July 23, 2024

For more than 40 years, the Radiation Oncology program at the Flint Animal Cancer Center has been at the forefront of radiation therapy and research. In that time, we’ve become a world leader in veterinary cancer care by offering groundbreaking clinical care, conducting critical research to advance the field, and training the next generation of clinicians. […]

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

Kate Shelton | July 9, 2024

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. […]

FACC Patient Stories

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

Kate Shelton | March 25, 2024

“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 […]

Pet Cancer Treatment

For the Love of Lucy

Kate Shelton | October 4, 2023

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 […]

FACC Patient Stories

Be Like Basil

Kate Shelton | August 15, 2023

“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 […]

Research

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

Kate Shelton | July 12, 2023

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 […]

Our Team

Dr. Thamm Awarded Alan Kelly International Veterinary Award

Kate Shelton | June 28, 2023

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 […]

Research

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

Kate Shelton | June 9, 2023

“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 […]

One Cure Clinical Trials

Charlie the Charismatic Teaching Dog

Kate Shelton | May 24, 2023

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 […]

Our Team

The Legacy of Dr. Rodney Page

Kate Shelton | May 24, 2023

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 […]

FACC Patient Stories

Lilly Belle the Miracle Dog

Kate Shelton | May 23, 2023

Longtime CSU Animal Cancer Center Patient Battles Cancer for the Fourth Time If there was ever a dog with the heart of a lover and the determination of a fighter, it’s Lilly Belle. Lilly is on her fourth cancer battle, but you’d never know it by the smile on her face or the way her […]