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Transitional Cell Carcinoma Study
Information regarding the ongoing study in canines with transitional cell carcinoma.
What is the bladder cancer study?
The Michigan State University Center for Comparative Oncology is
conducting a study to determine the cause of bladder cancer West
Highland White Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Shetland Sheep dogs and
Beagles. We have joined Dr Elaine Ostrander at the National Institute
of Health and Dr Deborah Knapp at Purdue University, in a collaborative
effort to identify the genes responsible for the increased
susceptibility to bladder cancer in these breeds. Bladder cancer
is difficult to treat, mainly because the cancer is very advanced by
the time it is found. Early detection and prevention of this
disease depends on recognition of factors that contribute to causing
bladder cancer in these breeds.
How can I help fight bladder cancer?
We are interested in collecting blood samples, urine samples and
pedigrees from any West Highland White Terrier, Scottish Terrier,
Shetland Sheep Dog or Beagle that is over the age of 7 years, either
affected (has bladder cancer) or unaffected (does not have bladder
cancer). We only need to get a single blood and urine
sample from each dog. The samples we collect will be used to
create a DNA bank and help to identify genes that cause disease.
If you would like to participate or need more information please
contact:
Elizabeth McNiel, DVM,
PhD
Heidi Ball, BS
D208 Small Animal Clinical Sciences
D208 Small Animal Clinical
Sciences
Veterinary Medical Center
Veterinary Medical Center
Michigan State University
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
48823 East
Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-353-3164
Phone: 517-432-8787
