Treatment of canine hemangiosarcoma with a histone deacetylase inhibitor

摘要

The present invention is directed to a method of treating cancer, particularly canine hemangiosarcoma. The method includes the continuous and regular administration of a formulation including a histone deacetylase inhibitor as part of the standard canine diet. The preferred histone deacetylase inhibitor is SAHA. The formulation is administered following splenectomy to prevent tumor recurrence.