Lymphoma

Project description

Lymphoma means cancer of the lymphoid tissue. Lymphoid tissue is present all over the body, therefore lymphoma is further classified based on the initial site e.g. alimentary lymphoma and cutaneus lymphoma. The prognosis of the affected dog varies based on initial site and type of the tumor.

 

Breeds

Finnish Hound.

Samples from lymphoma affected dogs from all breeds are welcome.

 

Which samples are needed:

  • dogs that have been diagnosed with lymphoma
  • close relatives (parents, siblings, offspring) of the affected dogs
  • healthy dogs over 7 years of age

 

Other information requested

  • veterinary certificates

 

Links:

  1. How to participate.
  2. Health surveillance questionnaire.

 

Contact us:

lgl-kyselyt(at)helsinki.fi.