Cat cancer

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My cat has just had a mammary tumour removed - grade 1 - my vet says now I don’t need to do anything as they think they got it all.
But dr google is still saying grade 1 she should have treatment. My vet has also said she has very limited experience with cat breast cancer.
I was wondering if anyone has had similar experience and if anyone knows of a good cat oncologist I could take her to to get advice?
thanks very much

Do you know what the treatment, if any, involves at all?

I have just lost a good friend to cancer after a long period of the most terrible treatment. I would think very long and hard about inflicting that on a beloved pet, even if it means a shorter life for them.

You want to do the best for them, but sometimes the best thing is to do nothing.

Did you have histology done? If so most large labs have oncologists who your vet can consult included in the cost of the lab fees. This will get you up to date specialist advice.

Thanks very much for your responses - I have found a cat oncologist at a specialist clinic just 15mins from where we live.
Hi Lonecatwithkitten yes there was report done. It talks of margins with the smallest margin being 1m which doesn't sound enough - but maybe it is. The report also listed statistics on dog breast cancer rather than cat breast cancer. So I just figured for peace of mind I would take her to someone with experience with cats.
TonTonMacoute I am very sorry for the loss of your friend.
A Grade 1 tumour is the lowest grade and thankfully the vet is hoping it has not spread. We agreed I would check my cat for lumps in her mammary area at least once a month and that is all my vet says I need to do - except she also said she has hardly ever seen cat breast cancer. By treatment I don't necessarily mean chemo - I just mean what is the protocol for a cat which had a grade 1 tumour (now removed) ie for example is checking her mammary areas once a month enough. The internet also seems to suggest a removal of breast tissue so this is something I want to ask the specialist vet if he recommends. My cat is 7 years old so still some life in her yet.

I'm sure your cat oncologist will be helpful. You really need to know what is involved before you can decide what's the best thing to do.

Hope you can find the right treatment for your kitty.