Waging War on Canine Cancer


Posted on Dec 3, 2007
By Julia Szabo

It's the toughest diagnosis of all: cancer. But if your dog gets it, one vet who'd dedicated himself to fighting this dreaded - and deadly - disease says there is hope. "Cancer doesn't have to be a death sentence," says renowned veterinary oncologist Dr. Gerald Post.
 
For proof, check out the web site of his Connecticut hospital, which includes many inspiring success stories. One of them is Jack, beloved German Shepherd of NBC-TV correspondent Jill Rappaport. Viewers of the Today show have witnessed Jack's bravery first-hand, and his impressive adaptability after his left foreleg was amputated to prevent the disease from spreading.
 
Another success story: Smokey, Dr. Post's own miniature Schnauzer. With careful and caring treatment, the doctor bought his beloved pet two extra happy years. "Smokey taught me the value of leaving no stone unturned in the search for better therapies and the importance of hope," he says.
 
Cancer is the worst kind of stalker - like the hard-to-kill villain in a horror movie, it often returns just when you think it's licked. With this disease, you can't relax for a minute. But Dr. Post is a tireless opponent. Trust me, I know: a few years back, my dog Sam was treated by this incredibly dedicated doctor. I call Dr. Post the "Cancer Equalizer."  
 
Dr. Post also started the Animal Cancer Foundation, which develops and supports research that advances the prevention and treatment of cancers that occur similarly in both pets and people - yet another instance of how, by helping heal dogs, we can help heal ourselves. 
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