Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this ...

In dogs, mast cell tumors are the most common malignant skin tumors, accounting for approximately 16–21% of all skin cancers. These tumors can appear anywhere on the body but are most frequently found ...

Canine mast cell tumours (MCTs) represent one of the most prevalent neoplasms in dogs, characterised by their markedly heterogeneous clinical behaviour. These tumours, ranging from benign lesions to ...

Once engineered, the mast cells were loaded with oncolytic viruses, which are designed to infect and kill cancer cells while ...

Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles.

What Is Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis? Mast cells, found in connective tissue throughout the body, are a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system function properly and protect against ...

Lipomas are the most common benign skin tumors of dogs, which are most frequently found in middle-aged and overweight animals. The small, soft, movable lumps that originate below the skin usually grow ...

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed ...

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are among the most common skin cancers affecting dogs and cats. These tumors originate from mast cells – immune cells that play a key role in allergic reactions and ...