Find out what you need to know about lymphoma in cats (feline lymphoma). Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of this condition.
Lymphoma, also known as lymphosarcoma [LSA], is the single most common cancer that affects cats. It affects the lymphatic system, which is vital in maintaining a cats immune system.
Cats with nasal lymphoma have a prognosis of approximately one 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.
Dr. Joanna Woodnutt, MRCVS explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lymphoma in cats. Read on to be prepared.
Discover what causes lymphoma in cats, which signs to look for, and how to treat it with the help of a vet!
Cats with lymphoma can live a couple of months to several years, depending on the type of lymphoma they have and how aggressively they are treated. Whether they have an underlying infection with leukemia or the FIV virus may also affect their survival times.
