03236: Unravelling Mechanisms of Resistance to Checkpoint Inhibition in Canine Urothelial Carcinoma
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A New Frontier for Bladder Cancer in Dogs
More Good Days Through the Power of Immunotherapy Bladder cancer affects about 2 percent of dogs, and for the families who experience it, the impact is lasting and profound. The most common form, called urothelial cell carcinoma (formerly transitional cell carcinoma), often begins quietly. A little straining. Microscopic amounts of blood in the urine. More […]
Ripples in the Water – Chlorination and Cancer Risk in Dogs
Introduction Bladder cancer affects tens of thousands of dogs in the United States each year, with certain breeds like the Scottish Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, and Shetland Sheepdog being particularly susceptible. This suggests a genetic influence on cancer risk, but environmental factors also play a large role in triggering this type of cancer. We […]
The Role of Pollution in Canine Cancer
Introduction Cancer is a multi-factorial disease influenced by genetic and environmental elements. With funding from the AKC Canine Health Foundation, Dr. Lauren Trepanier and her team at the University of Wisconsin, Madison are examining how these factors affect the development of various cancers in dogs. So far, their research has demonstrated that canine bladder cancer […]