Chapter 70 - Animal Cancer Research : Congressional findings; Research program on cancer in animals and birds; Annual program review to achieve coordination with National Cancer Institute program; Authorization of appropriations; restriction.

Basic cancer research at Cornell University, and in particular, the College of Veterinary Medicine, encompasses a variety of topics that include: studies of cell cycle dynamics; receptor-linked signal transduction in normal and transformed cells; factors that influence the organ preference of metastatic tumor cells; development of novel drugs from natural products; vector or isotope delivery systems; the influence of viral agents on the induction and progression of cancer.

British Veterinary Oncology Study Group - Aims and Objectives: 1. To bring together veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and others suitably qualified and interested in all aspects of clinical oncology in the species generally dealt with by the veterinary profession. 2. To disseminate knowledge of best practice and advances in the management of veterinary cancer patients to the veterinary profession. 3. To carry out clinical studies in the diagnosis, surgical, medical and palliative treatment of veterinary cancer patients. 4. To collate information relating to the incidence and biological behaviour of all types of cancers occurring naturally in veterinary patients.

Morris Animal Foundation - Current Dog Studies: Blood Disorders, Cancer, Epilepsy, Eye Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Heart Diseases, Hip Dysplasia, Infectious Diseases, Neurologic Diseases, Pain Management, Urinary Diseases.

The Veterinary Cancer Society was formed in 1974 by an interested group of veterinary oncologists. It is a non-profit educational organization that is incorporated in the State of Illinois. Our current membership numbers around 600 and includes specialists in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, internists, pathologists, pharmacologists, and general practitioners from all over the United States and the world.

The Animal Cancer Trust is a registered charity totally committed to fund the fight against cancer in our pets. The aims of the Trust are threefold: 1. Education: to help owners and veterinary surgeons understand more about cancer and what treatment is possible. 2. Treatment: for the benefit of more pets ACT will fund further advanced treatment facilities. 3. Research: to improve our understanding of cancer.

The Perseus Foundation, a not for profit organization 501(c)3, was established to operate exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes.