SwaY Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/natio...9-1225936355850 KELPIE Rave is alive and has a place in history thanks to pioneering Australian vets, the Herald Sun reported. A team at the University of Melbourne's veterinary hospital has adapted an MRI machine, after buying it second-hand from a hospital, and used it to pinpoint a life-threatening tumor deep in the 11-year-old kelpie's brain, in an Australian first. Owner Adam Finlay feared the worst for his pampered pooch when she started suffering seizures several months ago. "It was distressing to see her like that," Mr Finlay said. But a scan on the multi-million-dollar device revealed a brain tumor and veterinarians were able to act quickly. Referral was made to a specialist vet centre and Dr Sam Long, who became a specialist in animal brain surgery after working alongside a neurologist in Britain. He cut through Rave's skin, skull and thick muscle and surgically excised the deadly lump. The canine spent eight days in intensive care after the operation but is now back home with her owner on a slow path to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) this company has discovered nano cell delivery of chemotherapy and has dogs still alive two years after being diagnosed beyond saving with brain tumors. last MRI scans have shown the tumors have completly dissapperred non surgicly. the vets who are caring for these dogs are not far away so if you have a dog with cancer id be looking them up it is now being trialed on human patients.. this is ground breaking cancer research , it available to people who have been diagnosed beyond help. pity its so late before they can apply at this stage http://www.engeneic.com/ Edited October 9, 2010 by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 im a bit stumped the paper is unaware EnGenic have been MRI scanning brain cancers in dogs for the last two years? ok they are in sydney though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I thought I recognised the company name. The company I used to work for (a venture capital funds manager) invested in Engenic many years ago. I've been gone for nearly 6 years and it was well before I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 http://www.engeneic.com/canine_cancers.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I was lucky enough to see the present research up to now, and the results for brain tumurs is simply amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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