A new study from North Carolina State University found that neutrophils—white blood cells that are a key part of the immune ...

Some lawn chemicals increase the risk of cancer, so don’t use them, or keep your dog off the grass until the application ...

Indoor tanning is trending among Gen Z. A new study finds tanning bed users not only have a much higher risk of melanoma, ...

Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-free. What advice can you ...

Companion animals often develop cancers similar to those found in humas. Dogs, in particular, have a vital role to play in the investigation of new cancer therapies. Increased funding and better ...

Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in the sun too long and got sunburned. When we go on vacation together later this summer, I'll try to ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier ...

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University's College of Engineering, and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have developed a new method that enhances the ability of ...

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed ...

A massive Veterans Affairs study has confirmed that nicotinamide may offer real protection against skin cancer. Patients who took the vitamin B3 derivative saw notable reductions in new cancer ...

(Left to right) Nicola Mason, Mary Beth Boland, and Antonia Rotolo of Penn Vet with Rex, the first dog treated on the metastatic osteosarcoma trial. For veterinarian and clinician scientist Nicola ...

The implementation of a modified Skin and Ultraviolet Neoplasia Transplant Risk Assessment Calculator (SUNTRAC) risk-based surveillance program, which included primary care, dermatology, and ...