Not exact matches
Humans and their pet dogs are close,
so close that they both develop a
type of cancer called diffuse large B - cell
lymphoma.
We believe that each dog breed may correspond to one
type of B - or T - cell
lymphoma and
so studies within and between breeds gives us a unique possibility to understand how the genetic background affects what
type of tumor develops, and how its progression is regulated,» says Ingegerd Elvers.
We believe that each dog breed may correspond to one
type of B - or T - cell
lymphoma and
so studies within and between breeds gives us a unique possibility to understand how the genetic background affects what
type of tumour develops, and how its progression is regulated», says Ingegerd Elvers.
These two
types of lymphoma vary in behavior
so a definitive diagnosis will affect the treatment recommendation.
Cancers in dogs, such as bone cancer,
lymphoma and many other
types of tumors, are almost identical to those same kinds found in humans and they tend to develop faster and run their course quicker,
so it's an ideal way to see if a certain therapy will work.