Dogs Raise Awareness of Canine Cancer

WASHINGTON - With the rate of canine cancer at record proportions, thousands of dogs and their owners are marching on Washington, DC to raise awareness of the issue of cancer in dogs and memorialize those who have succumbed to the disease.

Many people are surprised to learn that dogs get the same types of cancer as humans, including bone cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma and melanoma, said Luke Robinson, who is walking 2,000 miles with his two Great Pyrenees dogs over two years to raise awareness of the issue. They are also getting it with very rapid progression. This march is to bring awareness to this frightening issue and hopefully stimulate interest in the funding of canine oncology studies that will help not only dogs but also people.

LINK: 2 Dogs 2000 Miles - http://www.2dogs2000miles.org/