Palliative Chemotherapy Shows Promise for Feline Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
Carcinoma of unknown primary, or CUP, is one of those diagnoses that makes even seasoned veterinary professionals pause. Despite advanced imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry, the original tumor site remains elusive. In human oncology, CUP is relatively common and notoriously challenging, accounting for a notable percentage of new cancer diagnoses and carrying a guarded prognosis. In veterinary medicine, especially in cats, documented cases are few, leaving clinicians with limited guidance and a lot of tough conversations.
Revolutionary Cancer Treatment for Cats Leaves Vets Astonished
In the realm of veterinary medicine, a groundbreaking approach has emerged, offering new hope in the fight against one of the most daunting adversaries: feline cancer. Specifically, basal cell tumors, including the common basal cell carcinomas and the rarer basosquamous carcinomas found on or near the nasal planum in cats, have met their match with electrochemotherapy (ECT), including a novel method known as calcium electroporation. This cutting-edge treatment has been successfully deployed in managing these malignancies in three cats, marking a significant breakthrough in veterinary oncology.