Canine Cancer

Clinical Trials for Canine Lymphoma

Canine lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, accounting for roughly 20% of all canine cancers. It affects the lymphatic system and can appear in multiple forms including multicentric, alimentary, and mediastinal lymphoma. Clinical trials at leading veterinary universities are actively researching new treatments that may be free or significantly discounted compared to standard care.

20 active trials currently enrolling

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ENROLLING (20)
20
Active trials enrolling
11
States with open trials
WI, MO, MN & 8 more
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Fully & partially funded options available
Many trials cover all treatment costs

Trials available at institutions in:

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Understanding Lymphoma in Pets

Lymphoma affects the lymph nodes and immune system and is one of the more frequently diagnosed cancers in dogs. It can appear in several forms, and most dogs respond initially to treatment.

Who it tends to affect

  • Typical size: Can affect dogs of all sizes, though medium to large breeds tend to be diagnosed more often
  • Typical age: Most commonly seen in dogs 5–11 years old

Breeds it's seen in more often

Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Basset Hounds.

This is which breeds tend to develop lymphoma — not a list of who can join a trial. See eligibility below.

Can my pet join — does breed matter?

Trials typically enroll based on lymphoma subtype, prior treatment, and overall health rather than breed. Most have straightforward size and weight minimums that medium and large dogs tend to meet.

Most trials are open to all breeds and set requirements by size, weight, age, and diagnosis instead. Our matching service checks your pet's specific details against each study's actual requirements.

Where Lymphoma Trials Are Running

Active research locations are spread across the country. Current coverage by region:

16
Midwest
1
Southeast
1
Mountain
1
Northwest

States with active sites include: WI, MO, MN, IN, MI, KS, OR, TX, CO, GA, IL. We expand the search to nearby states when there's no local match.

What Lymphoma Trials Typically Cost

Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 20 trials we're currently tracking for lymphoma:

8
Cover most or all costs
9
Partially funded
3
Owner-funded

The trials themselves are run by research institutions — we don't charge for them. Funding status changes as studies open and close, so we confirm current coverage when we match your pet.

What Lymphoma Research Is Focused On

Current studies for lymphoma are exploring approaches like:

  • Novel chemotherapy protocols and combinations
  • Immunotherapy and immune checkpoint approaches
  • Targeted therapy based on lymphoma subtype
  • Quality-of-life and supportive care during treatment

How it works

1

Tell us about your pet

Share the diagnosis, your pet's age and size, and your location. It takes a few minutes — no account needed.

2

We research current trials

We check open studies against your pet's actual eligibility — diagnosis, stage, location, and prior treatment. Most matches come back in 2–3 days.

3

You get your matches

A personalized list of trials your pet may qualify for, with locations, funding status, and exactly how to enroll.

The trials themselves are free and run by research institutions. Our fee covers the research and eligibility matching — and if we don't find any matches for your pet, you don't pay.

Find trials for my dog with Lymphoma now

Our matching service screens all 20 active Lymphoma trials against your pet’s specific profile — age, breed, stage, and location.

$7 to see your matches · $23 only if trials are found

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Our free matching service screens 147 active trials at 25 accredited veterinary universities. Submit once, get matched to every relevant trial.

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