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12 cze 2020 · To our knowledge, the cat in our report has the longest progression-free interval and survival time post-surgical resection of pancreatic carcinoma treated with toceranib. Overall, the use of toceranib in this patient over the long term has been very well tolerated.
3 paź 2024 · What are the treatment options for pancreatic cancer in cats? Treatment for pancreatic cancer can depend on the type. Cancer has two general varieties, depending on whether or not it...
22 mar 2020 · Other considerations in cats: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) (McGregor et al. 2020) Pancreatic carcinoma (Dedeaux et al. 2018) Palladia® can be safely combined with other anti-cancer therapies, such as metronomic chemotherapy, radiation therapy and some conventional chemotherapy drugs.
For inclusion, cats were required to have a confirmed diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic carcinoma either by histopathology, cytology, or both; to have received treatment with toceranib phosphate; and to have adequate follow-up data for analysis.
3 cze 2024 · Pancreatic cancer in cats is a serious and often challenging condition to treat. Understanding the various treatment options available is crucial for cat owners and veterinarians striving to improve the quality of life and prognosis for affected cats.
Chemotherapy drugs (intravenous or oral) can be used to help shrink tumors, alleviate symptoms, and extend survival time. However, the response to chemotherapy in cats with pancreatic cancer varies. Side effects are typically GI in nature (inappetence, vomiting, diarrhea).
Cats that received non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug therapy had a median survival of 26 days. This study confirms that exocrine pancreatic carcinoma in cats is an aggressive tumour with a high metastatic rate and poor prognosis, although three patients survived over 1 year.
