RESPONSE OF SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE NOSE OF THE CAT TO TREATMENT WITH X RAYS

Abstract

Results of radiotherapy of 88 cats with squamous cell carcinomas of the nose were recorded. Two treatment regimens were used: 2000 rad per treatment at monthly intervals and 1000 rad at two‐day intervals, with a total dose of 3000 rad. Results indicated that three treatments of 1000 rad each was superior to monthly treatments of 2000 rad. Small lesions had the highest cure rate. Response of large lesions to radiotherapy was poor.