Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mammary cancer in cats and surgery options
By Tennant, Bryn·Published in Companion Animal·2018·Capital Diagnostics, SAC Consulting Veterinary Services·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Small Animal Review
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with mammary cancer was treated with a bilateral mastectomy, which is the surgical removal of both mammary glands. This surgery can help improve the time the cat lives without the disease coming back and can also increase overall survival. Performing the surgery in stages can lower the chances of complications. Many cats with this aggressive type of tumor benefit from this approach, leading to better outcomes.
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Abstract
Introduction: Mammary carcinoma in the cat is an aggressive tumour that often shows recurrence. Bilateral mastectomy improves progression-free and disease-specific survival time, and can be performed in a staged fashion to reduce the risk of complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2018.23.10.546