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Weight changes during feline lymphoma treatment and survival outcomes
By Krick, Erika L et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2011·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prognostic significance of weight changes during treatment of feline lymphoma.
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Plain-English summary
A group of cats with lymphoma (a type of cancer) were monitored during chemotherapy to see how weight changes affected their survival. The study found that cats with large cell lymphoma who lost more than 5% of their body weight within the first month of treatment had a shorter survival time compared to those who maintained or gained weight. This suggests that keeping an eye on your cat's weight during treatment is important for understanding their prognosis. If your cat is undergoing treatment for lymphoma, it's crucial to discuss any weight changes with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
The study purpose was to determine the prognostic significance of weight changes during feline lymphoma treatment. A secondary purpose was to compare weight changes according to baseline body weight, cell type and location. Records of 209 cats treated for lymphoma with chemotherapy from 1995 to 2007 were evaluated. Signalment, cell type, lymphoma location, baseline body weight, weight during treatment, and outcome information were collected. Lymphoma specific survival (LSS) was compared according to baseline weight and weight changes during treatment. Weight change over time was compared according to cell type (small versus large), location (gastrointestinal versus non-gastrointestinal) and baseline weight. Cats with large cell lymphoma that lost ≥ 5% body weight at 1 month had significantly shorter LSS than those that gained or had stable weight (P = 0.004). Percentage weight change over time differed significantly according to baseline weight group. These findings demonstrate the prognostic importance of weight loss in feline large cell lymphoma.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22078484/