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Canine Bladder Cancer (Transitional Cell / Urothelial Carcinoma): Treatment, Costs, and Clinical Trials in 2026

Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common cancer of the canine urinary tract, and it usually develops in the worst possible spot for surgery. But it's also well understood at the molecular level, giving vets strong diagnostic insight into the disease and a growing list of targeted trial options. Here's what to know in 2026.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

August 14, 2026

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Canine Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Grades, Surgery, Costs, and Clinical Trials in 2026

"Soft tissue sarcoma" is an umbrella term for a family of connective-tissue tumors that tend to grow locally rather than spread — which makes complete surgery the central challenge and grade the central predictor. This guide explains the tumor types, what treatment costs, and the clinical trials improving local control in 2026.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

August 7, 2026

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Canine Melanoma: Oral, Digital, and Skin Tumors — Treatment, the Vaccine, and Clinical Trials in 2026

Melanoma in dogs is a tale of two diseases — often harmless on the skin, but one of the most aggressive cancers a dog can face in the mouth or on a toe. It's also home to veterinary medicine's first licensed cancer vaccine. This guide explains the forms, the treatments, the costs, and the clinical trials making it a hopeful area in 2026.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

July 30, 2026

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Canine Hemangiosarcoma: Treatment, Survival, Costs, and Clinical Trials in 2026

Few diagnoses land as hard as hemangiosarcoma — an aggressive cancer of the blood-vessel lining that often announces itself with a sudden collapse. This guide gives families the honest survival picture, explains what standard treatment realistically offers, and covers the clinical trials working to change the numbers in 2026.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

July 16, 2026

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Canine Lymphoma: Treatment Options, Costs, and Clinical Trials in 2026

Lymphoma accounts for roughly 20% of all canine cancers, making it the single most frequently diagnosed malignancy in dogs. The good news is that lymphoma is also one of the more actively researched canine cancers, with 19 active clinical trials currently open through Pet Trial Finder across 24 accredited U.S. veterinary universities. This guide walks through what canine lymphoma is, what standard treatment looks like and what it costs, and how clinical trials are expanding the options available to dogs and their families in 2026.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

May 29, 2026

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Using the Patient's Own Immune System to Combat Cancer

For over a century, oncologists have relied on chemotherapy to treat cancer. These drugs target rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells and, unfortunately, healthy hair follicles—disrupting their replication process to destroy them. If a high enough dose or the right combination of drugs is administered, it is theoretically possible to eradicate all tumor cells.

By Tariq Shah

May 21, 2026

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Clinical Trials for Dogs with Cancer: What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know

A cancer diagnosis in your dog doesn't have to mean your only options are standard chemotherapy or surgery. Veterinary clinical trials at accredited U.S. universities are actively recruiting dogs with cancer right now — many offering cutting-edge treatments at little or no cost. Here's everything you need to know about how trials work, which cancers have the most active research, and how to find out if your dog qualifies.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

May 11, 2026

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What Is a Veterinary Clinical Trial? A Complete Guide for Pet Owners

Veterinary clinical trials give dogs and cats with cancer access to cutting-edge treatments — often fully funded by the research institution. Most pet owners don't know these trials exist, or that their pet may qualify. This guide explains exactly what they are, how they work, and how to find out if your pet is eligible.

By Brycen Levings | Editor: Tariq Shah

May 4, 2026

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