| How ACF Began |
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In June 1998, Dr. Gerald S. Post, a distinguished veterinary oncologist, began
to channel funding he received from grateful pet owners into projects that would
benefit animals in the future. In 1999, as the number and size of gifts
increased, he formalized his vision by creating the Animal Cancer Foundation so
that many hundreds of thousands of animals would benefit.
As the foundation has evolved, so also has the collaboration of veterinary and
human oncologists, as they work to discover more effective and less toxic
treatments that will decrease cancer-related mortality in people and pets. |
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| Leading the Way in Comparative Oncology |
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| Today, ACF develops and supports research that advances
the prevention and treatment of cancer for people and pets. Specifically, our endeavors
focus on furthering research in comparative oncology, which is the study of cancers that occur
similarly in both pets and humans. In this way, ACF is committed to advancing the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of such cancers, and becoming a preeminent resource in educating the
public and scientific community.
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| More Information |
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For more information about the ACF, click here.
To contribute to the ACF's mission, click here.
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