Q: Is it possible to treat cancer in cats?

Answer: Treatment of certain types of cancer by surgery, radiation therapy and drug (chemotherapy), particularly if commenced in the early stages, may be successful in eliminating the tumour and preventing its occurrence. However, overall the result are disappearing; the most that can often be achieved is a slight increase in life expectancy, and to prevent prolonged and necessary suffering euthanasia should be seriously considered as a human alternative.