Hope for Dogs with Bone Cancer
Clinical trials at Cummings School seek to improve the treatments and prognosis for pets—and hopefully someday children—battling osteosarcoma
Oncology
Clinical Case Challenge: Just another case of Leukocytosis?
A two-year-old, neutered male, Pitbull presented to Foster Hospital for Small Animals for evaluation following a one-week history of progressive lethargy, inappetence, and diarrhea.
Biotech is Going to the Dogs – and Big Profits Await
Reuters Moose, a patient who is participating in a lymphoma clinical trial at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center, is featured alongside his owner, in this ...
Heartbreak for dog owners: Popular breed more prone now to cancer
Cummings School’s Cheryl London is featured prominently in this Boston 25 News story on why golden retrievers are more susceptible to developing cancers than other dog breeds.
Improving the Odds of Surviving Lymphoma
A clinical trial looks at whether combining immunotherapy with low doses of chemotherapy can improve outcomes and quality of life for dogs—and someday people
Investigating Cancer Treatments’ Cardiovascular Effects
Tufts’ human and veterinary medical researchers collaborate to prevent and better treat cardiovascular damage in people and pets who have survived cancer
Researchers study dogs for clues about cancer treatment side effects
Research assistant professor Vicky Yang talks to WCVB Boston about work with Tufts Medical Center to study cancer treatment side effects in dogs and people
Dr. Heather Gardner Among First Researchers to Utilize Advanced Technologies New to Cummings School
Dr. Gardner studies bone cancer in dogs to develop new treatment options
Protecting the Hearts of Canine Cancer Patients
Heart damage has emerged among the distressing side effects of certain chemotherapy drugs