3 current cancer treatment or research opportunities
About the NC State Animal Cancer Center
NC State's Animal Cancer Care and Research Program brings medical oncology, surgery and radiation therapy together with laboratory research. The college is also known for its canine bone-marrow transplant program, developed as an option for selected dogs with lymphoma.
Cancer types currently listedMammary Carcinoma, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Where visits take placeNC State Veterinary Hospital, 1052 William Moore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
Current options at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Open an option to see who may qualify, locations, costs or coverage, contact details and the official source.
INSPIRE therapy for canine mammary carcinoma
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine · USA
Currently enrolling — official protocol lists enrollment through 2027-07-01
What is being offered: The direct NC State protocol lists enrollment through July 1, 2027. Candidates must have 1–2 discrete mammary tumors measuring 1–3 cm, weigh at least 30 lb, be previously spayed, have no metastasis, and be healthy enough for general anesthesia. INSPIRE uses electrical pulses to destroy tumor-cell membranes.
Who may qualify: Active tumor required; Measurable; Min tumor cm: 1; Max tumor cm: 3; Min weight lb: 30; Previously spayed; No metastasis
May not qualify if: Poor general health; Anesthesia contraindicated
Costs / coverage: 🟢 Fully funded. The protocol flyer lists cardiology and oncology consultations, bloodwork, thoracic radiographs, abdominal ultrasound and multiple CT scans as study benefits.
Radiation therapy plus XCSgel immunotherapy for canine soft tissue sarcoma
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine · USA
Actively recruiting — enrollment finish August 31, 2027
What is being offered: Blinded study of standard radiation therapy plus XCSgel immunotherapy; all enrolled dogs receive surgery and radiation, while XCSgel versus placebo is blinded. Pathologic confirmation of STS required and no prior radiation or chemotherapy.
Who may qualify: Confirmed cancer diagnosis required; Active tumor required; Measurable; Min tumor cm: 4; Max tumor cm: 10; Planned surgery; Planned radiation
May not qualify if: Prior chemo; Prior local radiation
Costs / coverage: 🟢 Fully funded — NC State states enrolled dogs receive free testing, treatment and follow-up, including bloodwork, CT, surgery and radiation therapy.
Contact: NC State Clinical Studies Core — see official trial page
Location
NC State Veterinary Hospital, 1052 William Moore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
PIVOT-C intratumoral FVRCP vaccine therapy for feline oral tumors
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine · USA
Actively recruiting — enrollment finish December 31, 2027
What is being offered: 28-day pilot treatment study with weekly intratumoral FVRCP vaccine injections on days 0, 7, 14, 21 and 28. Cats cannot receive surgery or radiation while enrolled; those treatments may be considered after study completion or early exit.
Who may qualify: Active tumor required; Oral mass
May not qualify if: Concurrent surgery; Concurrent local radiation
Costs / coverage: Confirm study-covered and owner-paid costs with the investigator.
Contact: Dr. Joanne Intile / NC State — see official trial page
Location
NC State Veterinary Hospital, 1052 William Moore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607
A listing here does not mean every pet will qualify. Enrollment can change, and the study team makes the final decision after reviewing your pet’s diagnosis, records and previous treatment.
Have the pathology report, recent imaging and treatment history ready. Ask whether a referral is required, which visits must happen in person and what the study pays for before making travel plans.
