- Health Library - PetMD U Because a “cure” is thought to be
highly unlikely for cats with epidermotropic lymphoma, providing
an adequate quality of life remains the major goal of therapy.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be used to treat the
disease, but are highly variable in their efficacy. The
veterinarian may also recommend surgically excising isolated
nodules. Follow guidelines for using chemotherapy medication at
your home, as these drugs are toxic to humans. They should only
be used after seeking advice from a veterinary oncologist.
Unfortunately, overall prognosis is very poor in cats affected
by this form of lymphoma. Only a few cats may live longer than
two years after the diagnosis, and often they are euthanized.
The prediction of a disease’s outcome in advance A treatment of
certain neoplasms that is administered using an x ray The
genitalia of a female; found on the outside A small lump or mass
of tissue An in-depth examination of the properties of urine;
used to determine the presence or