| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2397697 | Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In this retrospective study medical records of 11 cats with gastrointestinal lymphoma were evaluated to determine the efficacy of radiation therapy when used in a rescue therapy setting. All cats had relapsed or resistant lymphoma. Two fractions of radiation were delivered over 2 days for a total of 800Â cGy. Acute effects of radiation were not noted, except one cat that had a self-limiting loss of appetite. Response was noted in 10/11 cats. Median survival post-radiation therapy was 214 days and the overall median survival in this study was 355 days. This study suggests that abdominal irradiation for feline gastrointestinal lymphoma was well tolerated and may contribute to a positive clinical response.
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Authors
Dorothy L. DVM, PhD, Susan M. DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVR (Radiation Oncology), Barbara DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology and Internal Medicine), David DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), Ravinder S. DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVP,