Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Robyn Elmslie, DVM DACVIM (Oncology)
Kim Statham-Ringen, DVM DACVIM (Oncology)
Veterinary Cancer Specialists
Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado

Tuffy the trucker cat is his owner's constant companion in the cab of his truck.  Tuffy was diagnosed with oral squamous cell carcinoma in April of 2009.  With radiation therapy, followed up by surgical removal of the tumor and low dose chemotherapy, Tuffy's cancer remains in remission more than a year and a half post diagnosis.