A Daily Pill for Dog Lymphoma? The Promise of Monepantel Explained | Kim Agnew, BVSc #287
A sheep dewormer shows promise in fighting dog lymphoma. Learn how Monepantel may offer hope for future dogs with cancer in this fascinating episode.
Originally aired in 2023, Molly Jacobson interviews Dr. Kim Agnew about the groundbreaking trials of Monepantel, a sheep dewormer repurposed as a potential treatment for canine lymphoma. Discover the science behind this innovative therapy, its potential to stabilize lymphoma, and how it compares to traditional treatments like chemotherapy and prednisone.
Key Topics:
- What is Monepantel, and how was it discovered?
- The mechanism behind Monepantel's ability to target cancer cells.
- Early trial results: Quality of life and stability for dogs with B-cell lymphoma.
- How Monepantel compares to prednisone and chemotherapy.
- Insights into ongoing and future clinical trials.
- How dog lovers can participate in studies.
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Related Links:
PharmAust Dog Lymphoma Clinical Trial: https://www.pharmaust.com/petdogtrial/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Meet Dr. Kim Agnew and Monepantel Overview
01:15 The Origin of Monepantel: From Dewormer to Cancer Fighter
03:30 How Monepantel Targets Cancer Cells
07:00 Insights on Clinical Trials for Canine Lymphoma
09:30 Benefits of Monepantel: A Daily Pill for Dogs
12:00 Comparing Monepantel to Chemotherapy and Prednisone
14:45 Early Trial Results: Stabilizing Lymphoma in Dogs
18:30 Why Lymphoma Was Chosen for Trials
20:00 Potential for Treating Other Cancers in Dogs
23:15 How to Enroll Dogs in Clinical Trials
26:45 Side Effects and Safety of Monepantel
31:00 Future Trials and Research Goals
34:30 Closing Thoughts and Resources
33:55 Closing Remarks and Resources
Get to know Kim Agnew, BVSc:
https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kim-agnew-bvsc/
For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education, go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/
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