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ACCRC Success Story
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Article ItemGolden retriever’s cancer treatment gives veterinary student perspective as pet owner , article
A dog owner, a veterinary clinic assistant and a veterinary college student might see advanced radiation treatment of a pet from somewhat different perspectives. But Taylor Layton sees it from all three at once.
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Article ItemPet owners join forces with veterinary oncologists to unravel cancer mysteries through clinical trials , article
The Animal Cancer Care and Research Center(ACCRC) is increasing its clinical trials as it seeks to develop better treatments for several types of cancer. Clinical trials are essential for modern medicine, enabling research and development of new therapies, drugs, and techniques to fight diseases. But these advances can only happen with the support of pet owners and their participating pets.
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Article ItemFor Bambi, the border collie, oral cancer clinical trial offers hope , article
Bambi is enrolled in a clinical trial at the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC) in Roanoke. In the clinical trial, veterinary radiation oncologist Ilektra Athanasiadi aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of treating oral cancers with a device that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor.
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Article ItemHelen the Cane Corso helps humans and animals through osteosarcoma clinical trial , article
Helen is an 8½-year old gentle giant who’s fighting osteosarcoma and, through participation in a clinical trial through the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center (ACCRC), is helping develop a new cancer treatment.
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Article ItemMona Lisa keeps making smiles thanks to cancer treatment, Petco Love funds , article
When adopting a cat, some people pick out their new feline friend from pictures online. For Gary and Rebecca Davis, Mona Lisa—Mony for short—was different.