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Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium!

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8:57 am
8 February 2010


amandaboo

Grand Rapids, MI

Tripawd Friend

posts 19

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I 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
8 February 2010


Hopalong Harley

Madison, WI

Tripawd Friend

posts 103

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superstar Congrats on your 5 month Ampuversary!! Wishing you many, many more!!! superstar

-Gwen & Harley

Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow.

11:27 am
8 February 2010


hugapitbull

Moderator
Moderator

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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 & Trouble – Beating cancer one day at a time

11:45 am
8 February 2010


admin

Here and Now

Admin

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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.

"Dogs are born with three legs and a spare."
Jerry G. Dawg 10/98 – 10/08
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12:08 pm
8 February 2010


jerry

The Rainbow Bridge

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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!

"It's better to hop on three legs than to limp on four."
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4:03 pm
8 February 2010


jakesmom

Wesley Chapel, FL

Tripawd Lover

posts 638

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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

Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 4.5yr old german shepherd. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjourney.tripawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!

4:35 pm
8 February 2010


Emilysmom

Tripawd Lover

posts 847

7

Hoppy Ampuversary, Boo!  Five months is a great celebration.

Debra & Angel Emily

Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.

5:19 pm
8 February 2010


anyemery

Tripawd Friend

posts 147

8

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
8 February 2010


rubyaz

Arizona

Tripawd Friend

posts 183

9

Happy 5 Month Ampuversary Boo !!! Hoping that you will have many more ampuversaries.

Jo Ann & Tasha

Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/28/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.

6:54 pm
8 February 2010


cometdog

Las Vegas

Moderator
Moderator

posts 396

10

Way to go Boo!  You are a happenin' cutting edge dog!

Comet is a rescued little lab/corgi mix born with a deformed front leg. She lost Rugby, her soul mate of 8 years to hemangiosarcoma in July 2009. Now she has a ugly monkeybutt terrier mix, named Rocket that she doesn't like.

9:01 pm
8 February 2010


amandaboo

Grand Rapids, MI

Tripawd Friend

posts 19

11

jerry said:

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! 

7:58 am
9 February 2010


Tazzie

Winnipeg

Moderator
Moderator

posts 940

12

"Small" milestone? Come'on Boo. You gotta train your pawrents better. These are big milestones. Congratulations Boo!!



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