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8:57 am
21 September 2009
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QuoteI should know by now that a vet appointment with Boo, no matter how "routine", will never be "normal".
Last week I took Boo into our vet for her annual shots/heartworm/kidney&thyroid checks… When I walked in the door the head Vet came into our room and said "I'm so glad you're here, I was going to call you"! Long story short, he was talking to friend of his, former Vet now a Researcher at the VanAndel Institute, about a study she is doing regarding Canine Cancers, especially Osteosarcoma. They have been doing DNA mapping and they believe they have found the DNA marker for Osteosarcoma. They are currently collecting blood and tumor samples to further study these patterns they have discovered. Since we never really got a good diagnosis for Boo (some vets think she does have osteosarcoma, while others do not…weird eh') my vet thought Boo would be perfect for this study! He made a phone call while we were getting the other stuff taken care of and 20 minutes later – a person was on there way to our vet to check out Boo, get blood samples, and have us sign release forms! WOOHOOO! PROGRESS! I am so thrilled that Boo was able to participate in this cutting-edge research!
The researchers are very eager to get more blood and tumor samples! Van Andel Institute is located in West Michigan, but they are participating with multiple institutions across the US. For more info send an email to; chcc@vai.org .
(* Boo became a tripawd 5 months ago today! So long ago…and yet somedays it feels like it was just last week! We still get an occasional yelp! but other than that, you'd never know. She loves to run…and run….and eat, and nap…and run)!
11:19 am
22 December 2009
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Congrats on your 5 month Ampuversary!! Wishing you many, many more!!!
-Gwen & Harley
11:27 am
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28 November 2008
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Trouble sent a blood sample in last week. I'm glad you decided to contribute. It is a very personal choice.
Congrats on the 5 months. That is a great time…healing is done, chemo done, just happy times. Hope you and Boo have many more ampuversaries ahead.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
http://k9cancer.org – a canine cancer support community
11:45 am
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25 April 2007
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Thank you for posting this info! If you have a link to their website for more details with contact information, please share. We would also be happy to write about the study in Jerry's blog.
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12:08 pm
Team Tripawds
25 April 2007
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Five months already? Wow! Cool beans Boo, you rock!
Hey guess what? Our buddy Cemil posted about the study in the forums, here:
Van Andel Institute Canine Hereditary Cancer Study
Thanks for thinking of us and posting it here. Keep in touch!
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4:03 pm
13 September 2009
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Congratulations on Boo's 5 month ampuversary… I really hope that boo's blood and tissue samples are going to help one day find a cure, or a personalized treatment for osteosarcoma!! We are doing the same thing at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, for human cancer… Maybe one day…
Angel Jake's Mom
Hoppy Ampuversary, Boo! Five months is a great celebration.
Debra & Angel Emily
happy Ampuversary, Boo! Thanks for the info about the study – we'll look into that and ask Holly's vet about it tomorrow when she goes for her 2nd chemo treatment.
Enjoy!!!
Holly and Holly's mom
5:36 pm
28 September 2009
OfflineHappy 5 Month Ampuversary Boo !!! Hoping that you will have many more ampuversaries.
Jo Ann & Tasha
6:54 pm
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14 August 2009
OfflineWay to go Boo! You are a happenin' cutting edge dog!
Comet - 1999 to 2011She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
9:01 pm
21 September 2009
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Hey guess what? Our buddy Cemil posted about the study in the forums, here:
Van Andel Institute Canine Hereditary Cancer Study
Thanks for thinking of us and posting it here. Keep in touch!
I guess great minds really DO think alike!! (I'm glad someone knew the right spot to post that sort of info)!
Wow! I was not expecting so many joyful responses to Boo's (small) milestone! Thanks EVERYONE for celebrating with us and hopping along side us during our journey!
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