Canine & Feline Cancer

Clinical Trials for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common malignant tumor arising from epithelial cells, affecting the skin, oral cavity, and digits in both dogs and cats. In cats, SCC frequently affects sun-exposed areas like the nose and ear tips and carries a guarded prognosis. University research programs are studying new immunotherapy protocols, targeted therapies, and combination treatments through funded clinical trials to improve outcomes.

15 active trials currently enrolling

15ACTIVE TRIALS
ENROLLING (15)
15
Active trials enrolling
8
States with open trials
MO, WI, CO & 5 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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Pets

Squamous cell carcinoma arises from epithelial cells and can develop in the skin, mouth, and digits of both dogs and cats. In cats, sun-exposed areas like the ear tips and nose are commonly affected.

Who it tends to affect

  • Typical size: Affects both dogs and cats
  • Typical age: Most commonly diagnosed in older animals

Can my pet join — does breed matter?

Trials typically enroll based on tumor location, grade, and prior treatment history. Dogs and cats of all breeds meeting study criteria are generally eligible.

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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trials Are Running

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

10
Midwest
3
Southeast
2
Mountain

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

What Squamous Cell Carcinoma Trials Typically Cost

Many trials cover part or all of treatment costs. Of the 15 trials we're currently tracking for squamous cell carcinoma:

7
Cover most or all costs
6
Partially funded
2
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 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Research Is Focused On

Current studies for squamous cell carcinoma are exploring approaches like:

  • Immunotherapy protocols
  • Radiation approaches for local control
  • Targeted therapy
  • Combination treatment strategies

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 pet with Squamous Cell Carcinoma now

Our matching service screens all 15 active Squamous Cell Carcinoma 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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