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Tonight we report on an amazing movement of research -- not from animals to humans but the other way around.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City had been working on a vaccine to lessen the chances of melanoma recurring after surgical removal. Down the street at the Animal Medical Center, veterinarians heard of the studies and asked if they could try it in dogs. It turns out dogs naturally get melanoma and it can be fatal to them just as it can be for humans. In many of the dogs the vaccine actually cured the cancer, and the vaccine is about to be licensed. But for now, all this work remains experimental.
We'll tell you all about it on tonight's broadcast.
In the meantime, you can find more information on the dog studies at the Animal Medical Center Web site. You can make an appointment at the Animal Medical Center by calling (212) 838-7053. For information on the human trials led by Dr. Jed Wolchok at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York, call 1-800-525-2225 or visit their Web site.
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I was excited to see the vaccine making national headlines and being close to USDA approval. My 12 year old toy poodle, Buddy, received the vaccine series back in May/June 2006, and so far he's doing well. He also was given only 3 months back in April when the tumor was first discovered. I hope this is able to save many canine lives, and some day soon, human lives as well.
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My dog has received the melanoma vaccine and continues to do very well. She was diagnosed in July 2005 and at that time with conventional treatment would only have 2-3 months to live. After receiving Dr. Bergman's vaccine, she is at 15 months survival time and is stronger than ever. I, too, am a veterinarian and I have been amazed by the results of this vaccine. It is the best treatment option we currently have and I hope that it's success in dogs will translate into similar results in humans.
Kerri Schwartz DVM Houston, TX (Sent Oct 26, 2006 7:27:01 PM)
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