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The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine opened clinical trials in June 2009 for dogs with brain cancer. Any dog with a primary brain tumor (one that originates inside the brain) may be eligible. The program will cover almost all costs for dogs enrolled in the trial.
Batman is a 10-year-old German Shepherd-mix with an aggressive type of brain tumor--one that usually causes death within a month of diagnosis. In August 2008, Batman was the subject of what has developed as a breakthrough experimental treatment. One year later, Batman has no evidence of the disease--a response so impressive that the National Cancer Institute is funding further research for 50 dogs. If additional grants and donations come through, the...
