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Oral cancer accounts for approximately 10% of feline cancer cases and is the third most common site of cancer in cats. Oral cancer leads to the formation of harmful swellings or other lesions within the oral cavity, along the gums, palate (roof the mouth), or within the throat.
In this article, we’ll discuss some specifics about mouth cancer in cats and factors that may impact when to euthanize. The most common type of mouth cancer in cats is a tumor called oral...
What is an oral tumor? An oral tumor is an abnormal growth of cells. A cat’s mouth, similar to our own, is made up of several different cell types; all of which can become cancerous (e.g., skin cells, bone cells, fibrous cells).
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is the most common oral cancer in cats. What is the prognosis & what are the treatment options?
Oral squamous cell carcinoma is cancer of the lining of the oral cavity, including the gingiva (gums), tongue, palate and tonsils. It is the most common oral cancer in cats. Tumors are locally invasive and can extend into the bones of the upper or lower jaw.
Oral cancer in cats is a challenging and potentially life-threatening condition. Early detection and timely intervention are essential for improving a cat’s prognosis. As a cat owner, knowing the potential risk factors and symptoms associated with oral cancer is crucial.
Mouth cancer is cats is commonly caused by the oral malignancy known as squamous cell carcinoma. In fact, about 80% of feline oral tumours will be SCCs, and these are what this article will focus on.
The most common mouth cancer in cats is SCC, accounting for 70% to 80% of all cat mouth cancer. SCC creates a tumor in the mouth either in the tissues surrounding a tooth, on the underside of the tongue, on the roof of the mouth, on the tonsils or on the salivary glands.
Surpassed in frequency of occurrence only by lymphoma, skin cancer, and mammary cancer, oral cavity cancer accounts for about 15 percent to 20 percent of feline malignancies seen each year at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals.
This article is intended to give you the information you need to know about the types of cat mouth cancer, what symptoms to look out for, the available treatment options, the prognosis, and how to reduce your cat’s likelihood of developing mouth cancer.