Canine urinary bladder cancer affects thousands of dogs per year and comprises 2% of all cancers in dogs. Urothelial carcinoma the most common form, is characterized for being highly invasive and carry a guarded prognosis, affecting the quality of life of both owners and dogs. To date, 14 dog breeds have been identified as having a higher risk of bladder cancer, but it can affect any breed. Unfortunately, many cases are detected in advanced stages, which, combined with their frequent trigonal location and urethral involvement, makes it difficult to establish an optimum treatment.

Given that many aspects of canine UC pathophysiology remain unknown, expanded research is urgently needed to develop better strategies for prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Biobanks, which provide access to high-quality tissue samples, are an invaluable resource for such investigations.

We are requesting your help with case recruitment and collection of samples. In case, you are interested in contributing to this initiative, a sample kit with detailed instructions would be send to you. Most of the samples would be collected as part of the diagnostic workup. Shipment of samples and reagents needed for the collection will be covered by the consortium.

We would be delighted to have you on board and contribute to this important research.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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