What is the life expectancy for a cat with lymphoma?
The first thing you need to to change your vet. Rayita was diagnosed of alimentary lymphoma 3 years ago and we decided to take chemotherapy. Vet also said that Rayita wouldn’t pass the 2 weeks mark. We prove them wrong as she is 3 years and 3 months later with us. She recovered completely from the lymphoma, part of the chemotherapy is taking Prednisone but not alone; there is a protocol that you have to follow(I will be happy to post Rayia’s chemotherapy protocol if you want me to. The first you before starting any medication a biopsy of the affected are under ultrasound guidance should certainly be indicated. Once the pathologist diagnose is made then you start the chemotherapy.
It all depends on how far you are willing to go with this and how much money you are willing to spend. There are many different protocols in Lymphoma treatment. Steroids are one part of a protocol. I would get a second opinion from a Veterinary Internist or Oncologist. An affected lymph node can be removed surgically and sent out for analysis to determine what is the best protocol for the type of lymphoma the cat has. This test is expensive but it will customize the chemotherapy to the specific lymphoma your cat has, giving your cat the best chance at remission.
