Dr. Karin Sorenmo | Mammary Tumors and Estrogen

In this episode of the Veterinary Cancer Pioneers Podcast, host Dr. Rachel Venable welcomes Dr. Karin Sorenmo, Professor Emeritus of Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and co-founder of Lesley's Place. Dr. Sorenmo shares her journey from Norway to becoming a leading researcher in canine mammary tumors and discusses the complex role hormones play in tumor development and progression. The conversation explores how spaying patterns influence mammary cancer risk, why classification and pathology remain challenging worldwide, and what dogs can teach us about breast cancer through comparative oncology. Dr. Sorenmo also highlights the mission of Lesley's Place, where homeless dogs with mammary tumors receive surgical care, follow-up, and the opportunity to find loving homes while contributing valuable insights to cancer research. 📝Transcripts are available at https://www.imprimedicine.com/podcast. To learn more about ImpriMed Personalized Prediction Profile, please visit https://www.imprimedicine.com/ppp Music Credit: Hazy by Beat Mekanik