Treatment Cancer in cats

1 treatment

1.1 types of tumors
1.2 diagnosing methods
1.3 treatment methods

treatment
types of tumors

when cancer determined illness affecting cat, important part of healing process determining type of cancerous tumor present. helpful in selecting best therapeutic approach , increases chances of recovery.

adenomas tumors affect sebaceous glands predominantly in limbs, eyelids , head. commonly-found in ears (and ear canals) of cats , may lead development of hyperthyroidism. these adenomas typically appear cauliflower, wart-like growths pink-orange tinge. can diagnosed either through physical appearance or biopsy testing.






lipomas tumors occur within fatty tissues , reside soft, fluctant round masses adhere tightly surrounding tissue (typically organs , membrane linings of body cavities). type of tumor, surgical removal common treatment choice. however, removal not guaranteed tumor adheres surrounding muscles , tissues.






lymphoma- lymphosarcoma (lsa) common among cats felv infections. lymphoma- lymphosarcoma affects intestines , other lymphatic tissues (commonly abdominal organs). cats lsa may affected loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stool, , constipation. lsa can diagnosed through lymph node cytology, biopsy, radiographs, , ultrasounds.






myeloproliferative tumors types of genetic disorders passed through generations. can affect bone marrow, white blood cells, red blood cells, , platelets. similar symptoms occur in blood clotting disorders, include weakness, labored breathing, pale muscus membranes , loss of appetite. treatment options these tumors include chemotherapy, , bone marrow transplants.






melanomas not typically common in cats when are, manifest basal cell tumors. these tumors benign in nature, firm , raised surface of skin. commonly found around neck, head, ears, , shoulder regions , can treated through chemotherapy or radiation therapy.






squamous cell carcinomas affect areas lack natural pigmentation (oral cavity, tonsils, lips, nose, eyelids, external ear, limbs, toes , nails), or areas under constant trauma , irritation. diagnosed through biopsy testing. treatment options include: surgery, cryotherapy, hyperthermia, chemotherapy, , radiation.






mast cell tumors either sole or multiple skin nodules may ulcerated , pigmented. can located on part of cat s body. diagnosis made cytological examination , biopsy of tumor.






osteosarcoma tumors affect joints, bones , lungs. osteosarcoma can lead swelling, lameness, coughing, , breathing difficulties. diagnosis done radiographs followed biopsy. treating osteosarcoma treatment involves aggressive surgical intervention may lead amputation of affected limb.






fibrosarcomas arise fibrous tissues beneath skin. may present solitary, irregular masses on skin. diagnosis made through biopsy evaluation followed treatment surgery, radiation, , chemotherapy.



diagnosing methods

as tumor detected, diagnosing type of cancer remains primary objective, helps determine best possible treatment analysis of structure of tumor , cancer cells.

x-ray of felv-positive cat lung cancer





physical examination common diagnostic method because typically tumors can diagnosed using physical examination visual observation , manual palpation.






x-rays (radiography) divided 2 types: plain film , constrat techniques. commonly used present tumors of lung, gastrointestinal tract, bladder, , other internal organs.






ultrasoundgraphy used visualize internal bodily structures, , permits diagnosis of internal tumors. way see internal cysts (which may become tumors) , see size , structure of organs.






cytology involves taking cells affected area, such mammary gland secretions, nasal secretions, respiratory secretions, bone marrow , lymph nodes. typically method used ruling out bumps may abscesses, cysts, or granulomas.






nuclear scans used view liver, thyroid, lung, spleen, kidney , bones. allows diagnosis few effects on pet.






blood tests completed through microscopic , biochemical analysis of blood taken. completed confirm or discount suspected cases of feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus.



treatment methods

treatments of cancer in cats consists of diagnosis , observation of tumor determine type , size, development of treatment plan, associated goals on part of treatment methods, , regular evaluation of overall health of pet.

surgery can utilized if tumor localized , accessible, goal of removing malignant cells before spreading occurs other regions of pet. continues common choice treatment of cancer in felines , other pets.






radiation used control or cure cancers provided: tumor targeted falls in range suitable radiation, no radiosensitive organs involved, , can meta-sized. can done either internally through implants (branchytherapy), or externally using radioactive beams (teleotherapy). destroys dna of cells , ensures reproduction chances diminished.






chemotherapy used prohibited within veterinary medicine. today, however, wide range of anti-cancer drugs readily available. breaks down chromosomes of cell or tumor, cell division becomes impossible. stops affected cells reproduce or spread other parts of body. side effects include bone marrow depression, nausea, hair loss , hemorrhaging, major issue being not work against large tumors.






immunotherapy works on premise many cancers occur because of defect in organism s immune system. asserts tumor have been suppressed had organism s immune system been functioning normally. rather employing external procedures, stimulates animal s own system fight cancer. example of methodology use of monoclonal anti-bodies in triggering body s immune system fight cells attaches.






^ pinney, c (2004). complete home veterinary guide, p. 663-683. mcgraw hill, united states.