Induction of tumours

UKCCR Guidelines for the Welfare of Animals in Experimental Neoplasia

Animals with local or disseminated tumours are likely to experience pain and/or distress, thus justifying special care and attention. Associated techniques including surgical preparation, irradiation and drug administration may increase the severity of an experimental procedure. 

Recognising this, the United Kingdom Coordinating Committee on Cancer Research (UKCCCR) in 1988 set up an ad hoc committee to develop guidelines for research workers using animals in experimental neoplasia. A second revision of these guidelines was published in July, 1997. http://oslovet.veths.no/compendia/LAS/KAP8.pdf

FDA - Center for Drug Development and Research - Oncology Tools

Oncology Tools contains a variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies. To make it easier for consumers and patients to obtain information about different types of cancer and treatment, this web page can be searched by specific types of cancer and by approved drug therapies. Clinical trials and patient support groups are also available on this site. www.fda.gov/cder/cancer/