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What can I do if my cat has intestinal lymphoma? Can it be cured?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Can intestinal lymphoma be cured

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Answered By Juliana, DVM

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Published on February 23rd, 2018

Furbu is an adorable cat! I’m sorry if you are potentially dealing with a diagnosis of lymphoma. Intestinal lymphoma generally cannot be cured. BUT, it can be a disease that can be managed in some cases very effectively. There are multiple subtypes of lymphoma (for example small cell lymphoma vs. large cell lymphoma ). Some respond much more reliably to oral medications for long periods whereas other forms behave much more aggressively and require more intense chemotherapy to manage. Good luck with Furbu and please don’t hesitate to post if you have more specific questions !

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