Page 26 - Boca Club News - November '23

Page 26, Boca Club News

Nature & Pets

You and Your Pet:

Finally, a Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection in Dogs!

By Dr Andrew Turkell, DVM, CVA, CCRT, CHT-V, Calusa Liquid biopsy offers a new tool that veterinarians can use dogs and in those breeds prone to cancer, and younger dogs
Veterinary Center, 6900 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL for the detection of multiple types of cancer in at-risk but of breeds at higher risk.
33487 (561) 999-3000. www.CVCBoca.com asymptomatic patients, as a diagnostic aid when cancer is Certain breeds have a higher lifetime risk of cancer and/
Most veterinarians will agree that cancer is a significant suspected, and as a cancer monitoring tool. Patient outcomes or higher risk of developing cancer earlier in life. Common
concern for canine patients. Although both dogs and humans will improve because of earlier detection. breeds predisposed to cancer are Labrador Retriever, French
have roughly a 1-in-3 risk of developing the disease, dogs Which dogs may benefit from Early Detection? All Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle,
have much shorter lifespans, so the annual incidence rate in dogs seven years old or older. Older dogs are at higher risk Boxer, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Bernese Mountain Dog,
dogs is actually 10 times higher than in humans. of cancer, regardless of breed. Consider adding this test to Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Great Danes.
Approximately six million new canine cancer diagnoses their routine wellness exams. As a screening test, an MCED test doesn’t diagnose
are made each year in the U.S. Unfortunately, the disease is Screening tests such as OncoK9 and Nu.Q would be most cancer, but a positive finding suggests looking for the disease
not only common but also deadly. It is the leading cause of effective when used on an annual basis, particularly in older during the early stages when it may be more treatable.
mortality in adult dogs, taking more best friends than the next
five causes of death in dogs combined. Why is this disease so
challenging to combat, and how can cancer screening provide Are You Freaking Out About Your
better early detection?
As the leading cause of death in canines over one year of
age, cancer is a word that strikes an emotional chord in pet Elderly Parents Or Loved Ones?
owners and veterinarians alike. Unfortunately for many dogs,
cancer is not detected until patients are exhibiting clinical
signs and disease is advanced. I have solutions and answers to all your questions (even
It’s difficult to combat because it’s hard to find the disease the ones you don't know to ask)
process early enough to make a difference…but that has
changed! The answer is new technology called Multi-Cancer
Early Detection (MCED) tests. You don't have to face these obstacles alone...... I have
Early detection and treatment are the best ways to manage been helping families for 15 years and I have also been a
cancer in pets. Cancer is frequently treatable and early caregiver for my parents.
diagnosis will aid your veterinarian in delivering the best
care possible. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) ,
®
When cells die, they shed their DNA into the blood, where
it is broken into fragments called cell-free DNA. Neoplastic I have comprehensive experience in a wide range of issues
cells leak DNA containing genetic mutations specific to the plaguing seniors such as their
tumor of origin. This DNA is not found in normal blood tests. HEALTH, FINANCIAL CONCERNS, SOCIAL ISSUES, LONG
It is also not found in cells affected by normal inflammation TERM CARE, REAL ESTATE, SENIOR HOUSING, GOV'T
or infection, making these DNA fragments a unique marker, BENEFITS, & LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS.
or liquid biopsy of cancer. Paul Solomon, PA, GRI, SRES, CSA
The liquid biopsy called OncoK9 or Nu.Q, utilizes next
generation sequencing to identify this DNA, called a cancer
signal, in canine blood samples. Detection of a cancer signal COMPLIMENTARY
indicates that tumor cells were present in the dog’s body at 30 minute
the time of blood collection. consultation
In a clinical validation study that evaluated over 1,100
dogs, the test was found to have a 98.5% specificity for
neoplasia, detecting over 30 types of cancer.
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