The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer by funding research in and promoting public awareness of comparative oncology, the study of naturally occurring cancers in humans and companion animals.
How ACF Began
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.
Leading the Way in Comparative Oncology
Today, ACF develops and supports research that advances the prevention and treatment of cancer for people and pets. Specifically, its 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.
