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What kind of lymphoma does a cat have?

What kind of lymphoma does a cat have?

Lymphocytes are present throughout the body, so cats can develop lymphoma in multiple organs. Lymphoma is classified by the location of the disease (e.g. gastrointestinal tract, nasal cavity, mediastinal) and the size of the lymphocytes (large cell versus small cell).

Is there a cure for large cell lymphoma in cats?

Treatment of large-cell feline GI lymphoma with multiagent chemotherapy protocols has led to median remission durations of 140 to 213 days. Longer disease-free intervals (DFIs) of 365 and 510 days were reported by Fondacaro et al, although only two (18%) of 11 cats in this study achieved a complete response.

What is the prognosis for nasal lymphoma in cats?

Cats with nasal lymphoma have a prognosis of approximately 1 year with treatment (radiation and/or chemotherapy). Treatment protocols can be tailored for each cat. Untreated large cell lymphoma can be surprisingly rapidly fatal for cats.

Is it time to say good bye to feline lymphoma?

Is It Time to Say Good-Bye? Feline lymphoma is a malignant cancer of the lymphatic system, the exquisitely structured arrangement of internal organs and tissues that directly or indirectly influences virtually every aspect of a cat’s physical existence.

What kind of lymphoma does a feline have?

FELINE SMALL CELL LYMPHOMA Feline lymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer in cats and can be divided clinically and histopathologically into lymphocytic, low-grade, small cell lymphoma (SLSA) or lymphoblastic, high-grade, large cell LSA (LLSA).

How long does it take to treat small cell lymphoma in cats?

Cats with gastrointestinal small cell lymphoma have a longer prognosis (2-3 years or more) but require chronic treatment with oral medications at home. Some cats with gastrointestinal lymphoma benefit from surgery or radiation therapy in addition to chemotherapy.

Cats with nasal lymphoma have a prognosis of approximately 1 year with treatment (radiation and/or chemotherapy). Treatment protocols can be tailored for each cat. Untreated large cell lymphoma can be surprisingly rapidly fatal for cats.

Is It Time to Say Good-Bye? Feline lymphoma is a malignant cancer of the lymphatic system, the exquisitely structured arrangement of internal organs and tissues that directly or indirectly influences virtually every aspect of a cat’s physical existence.