My Ragdoll has lymphoma. What tests determine if surgery is an option?

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Hello i own a 9 year old ragdoll & recently found it she has lymphoma. We give her steroids & use a syringe to feed her since she refuses to eat by herself but she said swallow the food and drinks alot of water on her own.she poops every other day so its not daily like before but pees daily.i noticed today her paws color changing to pink cause before they were dark grey close to black.the doctor said inorder to find out if we can do surgery first a ultrasound & biopsy needed to determine. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I’m so sorry to hear about your cat. I had a lovely long haired cat with lymphoma years ago. There is lymph tissue throughout the body. Before deciding on any types of surgery, it is beneficial to know just how extensive her cancer is. If she, for example, has a section of intestinal tract with a tumor or a couple of tumors, that area can be removed. However, if it seems that the cancer is already metastasized to liver, spleen, lungs, etc. , her prognosis would change and possibly surgery would not be if much benefit. A treatment plan if surgery/ chemotherapy / both can be arrived at after more information is collected.

My Ragdoll has lymphoma. What tests determine if surgery is an option?

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