FELINE LYMPHOSARCOMA  DEBORAH Y. STRAUSS D.V.M.

FELINE SPECIALIST

Lymphosarcoma is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in cats. It is a cancer of the lymphocytes (a type of blood cell) and of the lymphoid tissue. Lymphoid tissue is normallypresent many places in the body, including; the lymph nodes, the spleen, the liver, the gastrointestinal tract, the bone marrow, and various other places in the body.

Feline Lymphosarcoma can occur in any cat, at any age. One of the leading causes of Lymphosarcoma in cats isthe Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV). Cats who are not

infected with FELV are also at risk of developing Feline Lymphosarcoma. The causein FELV negative cats is suspected to be of genetic origin. The treatment of Feline Lymphosarcoma, and Feline Medicine, is a specialty of Dr. Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. She has a true passion for providing medical care to cats who are suffering from this cancer and other feline diseases. Dr. Deborah Strauss is one of the very few veterinarians in the state of Iowa that offers full service chemotherapy, in the treatment of Feline Lymphosarcoma, in private practice.

TYPES OF FELINELYMPHOSARCOMA

Feline Lymphosarcoma canbe divided into severaldifferent forms, whichdepend upon the primary(predominant) site of thetumor. The forms thisneoplastic disease can take,includes: Gastrointestinal,Mediastinal, Renal, BoneMarrow, External Lymphnodes, and on occasionother sites. The other sitescan also include: the skin,the nose, the brain, and thespinal cord, as the primarysites of involvement.Involvement of the externallymph nodes, occurs lessfrequently in cats than indogs. The success rate oftreatment will depend onthe primary site ofinvolvement.

SIGNS OF FELINELYMPHOSARCOMA

Signs in cats can includeanything out of their normalbehavior. However, the most

common signs consist of: Lethargy, Weight Loss, Loss of Appetite, Difficulty Breathing, Jaundice, and Swollen Lymph Nodes.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMEN

Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. is highly experienced in diagnosing and treatment ofLymphosarcoma in cats. Diagnosis consists of clinical and histopathological signs.Differing chemotherapy protocols are used depending on the suspected site oforigin, the stage of neoplasia, and the condition of the patient. Deborah Strauss

wants it to beclear that

due to the

protocols used in the treatment of this specific type of cancer, cats usually do notsuffer any severe type of illness from this chemotherapy. Deborah Y. Strauss hasan 85% success rate in the treatment of this specific neoplastic disorder in cats.Survival rates range from one to five years. Response to treatment and survival

period of each individual cat depends upon the severity, the stage, and thelocation of origin of the primary cancer. Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. has the samepositive response rate of 85% to the treatment of this specific neoplastic disease

in cats whether or not the cat is FELV negative or positive. The only differencebetween the two groups of cats that Deborah Y. Strauss has observed since 1998,is that cats that are FELV positive may not have survival rates as long as the cats

who are FELVnegative. Survival

rates of FELVpositive can be as

long as threeyears.

CONTACTINFORMATION

If you feel that youmay have a cat suffering from these symptoms, or have any questions, feel free to contact Deborah Y. StraussD.V.M. at 319/521-1099.

Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. has been fully licensedVeterinarian sinse 1998, when she graduated from the Iowa State School of Veterinary

Medicine in Ames, Iowa. Deborah Strauss is a superior Veterinarian in the treatment of this specific type of cancer in cats.

There is hope for a cat suffering from Feline Lymphosarcoma. Although it is true that not all cats respond to treatment, it is also very true that more cats do respond to treatment, than do not, in this type of cancer. These cats usually have

a great quality of life that is successfully extended through chemotherapy. Even cats infected by FELV.

There is hope for the cat that is suffering from Feline Lymphosarcoma. Contact Deborah Y. Strauss D.V.M. if your cat is exhibiting these symptoms.