Success Story

Atypical hyperadrenocorticism is caused by problems with the adrenal system that lead to the overproduction of one or more hormones. With help from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, scientists from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have identified a combination of two compounds that may help bring cases under control.

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Research Needing Support

Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common cancer of the bone in both dogs and humans. This study looks at Greyhounds, who have the highest incidence of OSA, to determine if there is a genetic shortcut to identifying OSA genes, which may lead to new treatments and therapies for dogs and humans.

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Spontaneous melanoma strikes an estimated 50,000 dogs each year and even with aggressive treatment the medium survival time is less than one year. This collaborative project's goals are to look at a new class of drugs that may prevent the growth of melanoma cells, improving the survival rate for dogs.

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Featured News

  CHF and GRF Release Collaborative Cancer Request for Proposals
      05/15/12

  AKC Canine Health Foundation Launches Pet Cancer Awareness Month
      04/30/12

  CHF-Funded Researcher Receives US Flag Flown in Afghanistan
      03/09/12

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Latest Podcast

Dr. Bruce Smith discusses the future of cancer research and how "One Health" benefits dogs and people alike.

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Celebration Wall

The Celebration Wall is a special photo gallery in memory of much loved dogs.

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Heroes for Health

Dogs are heroes in so many ways whether as a search and rescue dog, therapy dog, agility champion or as the world’s greatest companion. Now it’s your turn to be a hero for the dogs you love.

Build a custom donation page, then invite family and friends to give in memory or honor of a dog or a person who loves dogs.

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