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State-Of-The-Art Cancer Clinic For Pets Helps Furry Friends

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4)- A new veterinary center dedicated to animals with cancer is now open at Colorado State University.

The Lucy Oncology Clinic, named for a Rottweiler patient with bone cancer, is part of a major renovation project at CSU's James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

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The Lucy Oncology Clinic at CSU (credit: CBS)

This latest addition boasts a spacious 4,100 square foot floor plan and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Future construction projects will continue through 2020, funded by more than $20 million in donations.

The projects lead donor, Jeffrey Neu of California, says his dog Lucy would not have survived as long without the help of CSU.

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The Lucy Oncology Clinic at CSU (credit: CBS)

"Lucy was my best friend, and I brought her to CSU for the very best veterinary cancer care available," said Neu, who helped dedicate the Clinic during a special ceremony Thursday afternoon.

Treatments at CSU helped extend Lucy's life and improve her quality of life until she eventually succumbed to the disease.

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"The radiation treatments are amazing for dogs, but it doesn't happen in many places. I mean living in Los Angeles where there's a zillion people, it's just getting [there]. This place is so far ahead of a big city like L.A."

CSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital opened in 1979 and sees more than 40,000 patient visits every year.

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