The complete canine genome sequence has been found and "many researchers are hopeful that the dog genome will reveal important genes behind the cancers that afflict us and our closest companions."

So far German Shepherds have helped us learn more about kidney cancer causing genes:

Let's hope we make progress real fast...for humans and doggies alike.

Did you know? Bone cancer, skin cancer, and lymphoma are among the many types of cancers that are similar in humans and dogs.