The Oncology Service is participating in a blood sample collection project in dogs with various forms of cancer. A small amount of whole blood (less than a teaspoon) will be collected from dogs that are eligible. Dogs of any age, breed, size, or stage are eligible. Eligible dogs may be newly diagnosed, currently receiving therapy, in remission or not, and/or have been previously treated. Dogs with the following cancers are eligible:

Eligibility:

• Mast Cell Tumor
• Melanoma
• Naïve Lymphoma
• Relapsed Lymphoma
• Liver Cancer (primary)
• Lung Cancer (primary)
• Prostate Cancer
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Adenocarcinoma (Ex: Salivary, Nasal, Tonsillar, Anal Sac)
• GI Cancer
• Transitional Cell Carcinoma (bladder)
• Breast or Ovarian Cancer

This program is being offered at both the DC and Leesburg offices.