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From: riverwin@lakedaleli nk.net
To: riverwin@lakedaleli nk.net
Sent: 2/3/2010 4:30:04 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Cancer Research
This just came to me from a friend who breeds Keeshonds. It is of interest to anyone who has a pure-bred dog affected with any of the cancers listed in the study. Peggy
Subject: FW: [keeshowbreeders] Cancer Research
Permission has been granted to crosspost:
The Van Andel Research Institute, a world class human
cancer research
institute, recently received a Federally fund grant through the
National
Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, to study five
types of
cancer that occur in both dogs and humans. The ultimate goal
is to develop
improved diagnostics and more individualized therapies for
both canines and
people.
We are requesting the help of purebred dog owners, who may
own a dog
affected with one of these cancers. The five initial cancers we
are studying
are:
- Hemangiosarcoma
- Lymphoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Malignant histiocytosis
- Melanoma of the mouth or toe
We are requesting fresh (NOT in formalin, NOT frozen) tissue
samples from
tumors, when pets have biopsies, surgeries such as
splenectomies, or are
euthanized. Samples may be collected post mortem, as the
euthanasia
solution does not affect the DNA in either the dog's blood or in
the tumor
cells.
Additionally, if you have a dog with one of these cancers who
has already
been treated (splenectomy, chemo, etc), we would still
appreciate a blood
sample along with a histopath report confirming the diagnosis.
We need 3-5
mls of whole blood in an EDTA (purple top) tube. It can be
sent priority
mail, and blood can be shipped at room temperature.
If the pet is scheduled for surgery or, sadly, euthanasia, if you
or your
veterinarian contact us ahead of time, we can FedEx a
collection kit which
includes an overnight FedEx return shipping form, along with
collection
media and containers.
Owner consent forms and veterinary info pages can be found
on our website,
at:
http://www.vai. org/helpingdogs
I will be happy to answer any questions I can, as well. Owners,
veterinarians and researchers working together will help us to
unravel some
of the mysteries of these nasty diseases.
Roe Froman, DVM
Senior Veterinary Research Scientist
Van Andel Research Institute
333 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.234.5556
roe.froman@vai. org
www.vai.org
