HEMANGIOSARCOMA

This cancer is somewhat common in dogs and more so in certain breeds including  German Shepherds. The tumor most often appears on the spleen or the heart although varieties also appear on the skin or in other locations.

Modiano Lab - Research Projects Hemangiosarcoma

LYMPHOMA

Lymphoma is the third most common cancer diagnosed in all dog breeds. It is a cancer of lymphocytes (a type of blood cell) and lymphoid tissues. Lymphoid tissue is normally present in many places in the body including lymph nodes, spleen, liver, gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow.

Lymphoma Information Network Modiano Lab - Research Projects

MELANOMA

Melanoma, a cancer of the skin, is common in Flat-Coated Retrievers.  Malignant melanoma refers to those melanomas in which the cancer cells spread from the original tumor and travel via blood and lymph vessels to lymph nodes and distant organs.  Melanomas are characterized as skin lesions with irregular borders and display a wide variety of coloration. Although found primarily on the skin, in the dog, they can also be found in the oral cavity.

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OSTEOSARCOMA

Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, may be on the rise in Irish setters. It commonly is found in the dog’s limbs, although it may also be found in the shoulder, and secondary tumors may appear in the pelvis and other bone tissue, as well as the lungs. Most Irish setters who are affected develop the disease between seven and ten years of age. In some early cases, metastasis may be slowed by amputation of the affected limb and following with a course of chemotherapy.

Canine Ostersarcoma Monique T. Kramer, DVM & Contributers Canine Cancer Awareness Modiano Lab - Research Projects Limb Sparing and Osteosarcoma

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