There is increasing evidence that Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection provides
insights into the etiology and treatment of cancer. On a microscopic scale, neoplastic cells …

The essence of Darwin's theory is that evolution is driven by purposeless mutations that are
subsequently selected by natural environments, so there is often no predefined destination …

“CANCER is a genetic disease, arising from an accu-It was generally accepted in the 1850s
that new cells were created from a formless, fluid exudate within exmulation of mutations that …

Canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT) is a contagious neoplasm, mainly transmitted
through coitus. This round cell mesenchymal tumor is common in Brazil, often located in the …

According to medical researchers, pathologists, and physicians, cancer is the name given to
over two hundred different diseases, all of which have one property in common: uncontrolled …

New applications of evolutionary biology are transforming our understanding of cancer. The
articles in this special issue provide many specific examples, such as microorganisms …

Transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) is a coitally transmitted tumor of dogs with widespread
distribution. The present study describes the occurrence of the primary oral and nasal TVT in …

This report presents six cases of canine transmissible venereal tumour (TVT) in the genital
organs with metastasis to extragenital locations. These extragenital sites were the skin …

R eprodu ced by Sabin et G atew ay un der licen ce gran ted by th e P u blish er (dated 2011)
Page 1 147 REVIEW OORSIG CANINE TRANSMISSIBLE VENEREAL TUMOUR (TVT): A …

Over 1.66 million humans (approx. 500/100 000 population rate) and over 4.2 million dogs
(approx. 5300/100 000 population rate) are diagnosed with cancer annually in the USA. The …