Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Comparative oncology today.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2007
- Authors:
- Paoloni, Melissa C & Khanna, Chand
- Affiliation:
- National Cancer Institute · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Comparative oncology is a growing area of cancer research that looks at how studying cancer in dogs can help us understand and treat cancer in both pets and people. Researchers are focusing on finding cancer-related genes, understanding what causes tumors, and testing new treatments. The goal is to develop better and more targeted medications for both animals and humans suffering from cancer. This article highlights the progress being made, especially in relation to cancer in dogs. Overall, the field is advancing, which could lead to improved outcomes for cancer patients.
Abstract
The value of comparative oncology has been increasingly recognized in the field of cancer research, including the identification of cancer-associated genes; the study of environmental risk factors, tumor biology, and progression; and, perhaps most importantly, the evaluation of novel cancer therapeutics. The fruits of this effort are expected to be the creation of better and more specific drugs to benefit veterinary and human patients who have cancer. The state of the comparative oncology field is outlined in this article, with an emphasis on cancer in dogs.
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